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Countryside Eco-festival 2026: Conservation Genetics Laboratory guided tour - How DNA Forensics combats illegal wildlife trade and protects endangered species
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Step inside the lab where DNA evidence helps stop the illegal wildlife trade.

The Conservation Genetics Laboratory at KFBG leverages cutting-edge DNA technologies to help combat illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species. Dr Huarong Zhang, senior conservation geneticist, leads a guided tour of the laboratory and shares behind-the-scenes stories of its work.

A KFBG scientist in a white lab coat showing a child a tray of sample tubes beside the laboratory’s PCR thermal cyclers
Outdoors under umbrellas, the guide shows participants printed specimen images
HK$130per personSame price for adults and children. Entrance fee is not included. Income will be used to support KFBG’s plant conservation work.
Date21 November 2026 LocationConservation Genetics Laboratory, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden Meeting pointKFBG Reception (Please arrive 10 minutes early) LanguageCantonese Audience8 or above Capacity10 people
DNA detective work

What the Laboratory Does

We conduct surveys of dried seafood and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) markets in Hong Kong, and use DNA analysis to monitor illegal wildlife trade activities. For instance, we are currently conducting a study on medicinal orchids used as TCM locally. We have assisted Hong Kong authorities in identifying seized wildlife specimens and even discovered a new pangolin species through analysis of confiscated scales.

Two time slots

Choose Your Session

Session 112:00 – 13:00
Session 215:00 – 16:00
How to join

Registration

Before you book

  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent and register separately.
  • Entrance fee is not included.
  • Please arrive 10 minutes early.