During the winter, the migratory birds from the north are staying southward, and waiting for warm greetings. These waterbirds have amazing long legs and they are elegant creatures with graceful and fascinating movements. Come to Hong Kong Wetland Park to see the birds this winter, feel the joy of the birds living in wetlands, and be touched by nature.
Key Programmes:
- Bird Watching Guided Tour
- Thematic Exhibition on Birds
- Origami Bird Exhibition
- Wetland Classroom Birds
- Bird Paper Cutting Art Workshop
Date: Til 18/03/2013
Address: Wetland Park Road, Tin Shui Wai, New Territories
Openning Hour: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm*. Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays) and the first two days of Chinese New Year. *Ticket office closes 4pm.
ADmission: Adult HK$30, Child and seniors 65 and over, HK$15. Effective from 10th February 2012, persons with disabilities and their carers also qualify for half-price admission concession.
Website: http://wetlandpark.com/en/education/Bird_Watching_festival_2012.asp
Getting there:
MTR – take MTR West Rail Line to Tin Shui Wai Station then transfer to Light Rail at Tin Shui Wai Station and take Tin Shui Wai circular service 705 or 706 to Wetland Park Light Rail Station.
BUS – there is an express bus service 967 from Admiralty Bus Station (West) on Hong Kong Island every 20 minutes via Statue Square, Connaught Road Central and the Western Harbour Tunnel to Tin Yan Estate at Tin Shui Wai which stops outside the Wetland Park on Wetland Park Road (journey time from Admiralty about 50 mins).
Activity |
Date |
Venue |
Bird Watching Guided Tour |
7/11/2012 – 18/3/2013 |
Wetland Reserve |
Thematic Interpretation Session on Birds |
7/11/2012 – 18/3/2013 |
Wetland Discovery Centre |
Thematic Exhibition on Birds |
7/11/2012 – 18/3/2013 |
Visitor Centre |
Origami Bird Exhibition |
7/11/2012 -18/3/2013 |
Visitor Centre |
I am a Bird Photographer: Photo Collection and Exhibition |
7/11/2012 -18/3/2013 |
Visitor Centre |
“Happy Bird” Playgroup |
28/12, 29/12 |
Visitor Centre |
Public Lecture Series – Long-legged Waterbirds in Inner Deep Bay |
8/12, 23/2 |
Visitor Centre |
Wetland Classroom: Birds |
Beginners: 1/12, 16/2 |
Resource Centre |
Bird Paper Cutting Art Workshop |
11/11, 9/12, 20/1, 24/2, 10/3 |
Resource Centre |
“Little Birdy” Soft Clay Making Class |
24/11, 25/11, 2/3, 9/3, 16/3 |
Resource Centre |
Badge and Origami Workshop |
7/11/2012 – 18/3/2013 |
Visitor Centre |
School Activities |
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The 13th Inter-school Bird Race |
12/1/2013 |
Hong Kong Wetland Park |
The 7th Storytelling Competition |
19/1/2013 |
Hong Kong Wetland Park |