Bird Watching Festival 2019/20
From now – 20/4/2020
The Hong Kong Wetland Park presents our winter signature event “Bird Watching Festival 2019/20”. Come to greet the charming birdies, and learn more about their special “tricks” in parenting, as well as the subtle balance of nature!.
“Incredible Bird Parents” Thematic Exhibition
The “Incredible Bird Parent” thematic exhibition introduces how versatile and sophisticated birds are in parenting their offspring.
Date: | From now – 20/4/2020 |
Venue: | Visitor Centre |
Bird Watching Guided Tour
Our guides will lead visitors to explore various bird habitats in the Park to look for birds and appreciate their stunning beauty.
Date: | From now – 20/4/2020 | |
Venue: | Wetland Reserve / Visitor Centre |
Thematic Interpretation Sessions on Birds
Do you know how parent birds nurture their offspring until they are fully fledged? Join our thematic interpretation to find out the answer!
Date: | From now – 20/4/2020 |
Time: | Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 1130, 1430, 1500, 1530, 1615 |
Venue: | Wetland Discovery Centre |
Wetland Classroom: Birds
If you want to enrich your knowledge on bird watching, don’t miss out our “Wetland Classroom: Birds” which comprises “Waterbird Survey” and “Bird Study” sessions. Participants may join different session(s) according to their own interest.
In “Waterbird Survey”, participants can learn and try their hands on collecting waterbird ecological data. Those who have completed the “Waterbird Survey Beginners’ Class” will be invited to join the “International Black-faced Spoonbill Census 2020”.
The “Bird Study Intermediate Class” is tailored for participants who have some basic knowledge of bird watching and are eager to enhance their skills in bird identification and the use of field guides and equipment.
Date: | Waterbird Survey Beginners’ Class (11/1/2020) Waterbird Survey Experience Day (18/1/2020) Bird Study Intermediate Class (29/2/2020) |
Venue: | Multi-function Room 1 & Wetland Reserve |
Family Workshop – Bird Watching
Under the guidance of ecology instructors, parents and children can learn the basic knowledge of birds, walk into the Wetland Reserve to look for birds, and experience the joy of bird watching in the Park.
Date: | 15/12/2019, 19/1/2020 |
Venue: | Multi-function Room 1 & Wetland Reserve |
Winter Bird Photography Workshop
Participants can learn bird photography skills from veteran nature photographers, walk into the Wetland Reserve and practise bird photography. Come and share with us the joy of bird photography!
Date: | 4/1/2020, 15/2/2020 |
Venue: | Multi-function Room 1 and Wetland Reserve |
Nesting Dolls (Birds and Their Chicks) Painting Workshop
Create and paint your favourite bird family nesting dolls!
Date: | 8/2/2020, 7/3/2020, 14/3/2020, 4/4/2020 |
Venue: | Multi-function Room 2 |
Public Lecture
Stay tuned with us if you are interested in the fun facts of Hong Kong local bird species and bird photography. The sharing of experts in the two public lectures is too good to be missed!
Date: | 15/2/2020 |
Venue: | Theatre |
Kids Reading Club
Kids can learn more about wetland plants and animals through reading story books on wetlands. They can also make interesting handicrafts and experience the joy of reading.
Date: | 8/3/2020, 10/4/2020 |
Venue: | Multi-function Room 2 |
Wetland Nature Square
The “Wetland Nature Square” card set contains 27 experiences and questions. Visitors to the Park can flip the cards and follow the contents to strengthen their connection with nature.
Date: | 8/3/2020, 10/4/2020 |
Venue: | Wetland Reserve / Visitor Centre |
Badge and Origami Workshop
To display their creativity and observation, kids are welcome to make a unique badge or origami and bring it home!
Date: | From now – 20/4/2020) (Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays) |
Venue: | Visitor Centre |
Photo Collection Activity
Visitors may redeem a souvenir by submitting bird photos taken at the Park. Outstanding entries will be displayed to share with all visitors.
Date: | From now – 20/4/2020 |
Venue: | Visitor Centre |
Activity Highlights
Activity | Date | Venue |
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“Incredible Bird Parents” Thematic Exhibition | From now – 20/4/2020 | Visitor Centre |
Bird Watching Guided Tour | From now – 20/4/2020 | Wetland Reserve |
Thematic Interpretation Sessions on Birds | From now – 20/4/2020 | Wetland Discovery Centre |
Wetland Classroom: Birds | Waterbird Survey Beginners’ Class: 11/1/2020 Waterbird Survey Experience Day: 18/1/2020 Bird Study Intermediate Class: 29/2/2020 | Multi-function Room 1 & Wetland Reserve |
Family Workshop – Bird Watching | 15/12/2019, 19/1/2020 | Multi-function Room 1 & Wetland Reserve |
Winter Bird Photography Workshop | 4/1/2020, 15/2/2020 | Multi-function Room 1 and Wetland Reserve |
Nesting Dolls (Birds and Their Chicks) Painting Workshop | 8/2/2020, 7/3/2020, 14/3/2020, 4/4/2020 | Multi-function Room 2 |
Public Lecture | 15/2/2020 | Theatre |
Kids Reading Club | 8/3/2020, 10/4/2020 | Multi-function Room 2 |
Wetland Nature Square | From now – 20/4/2020 | Wetland Reserve/ Visitor Centre |
Badge and Origami Workshop | From now – 20/4/2020 Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays | Visitor Centre |
Photo Collection Activity | From now – 20/4/2020 | Visitor Centre |
Admission Fees:
Single-entry Tickets | Standard | Concession# | Child (Below 3) |
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Fees(HK$) | $30 | $15 | Free |
Multi-entry Passes | Standard | Concession# | Family (A set of maximum 4 passes) |
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Fees for full year(HK$) | $100 | $50 | $200 |
Fees for half year(HK$) | $50 | $25 | / |
Concessionary packages for groups
Group Size | Discounted Ticket Fee (HKD) | |
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Standard | Concession# | |
10-19 | $27 | $13.5 |
20-29 | $25.5 | $12.7 |
30-49 | $24 | $12 |
50 or more | $21 | $10.5 |
Payment method: Cash, Octopus*, EPS and cheque (payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”) will be accepted.* The Park does not provide add value service for Octopus. The nearest add value machines are at Tin Sau and Wetland Park Light Rail Stations.# Concession includes children aged 3 to 17, full-time students, people with disabilities (PWD), one accompanying carer of a PWD (not applicable to multi-entry passes) and senior citizens aged 65 or above.
Opening Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays to Sundays, Public Holidays | 10:00am – 5:00pm (Ticket selling: 9:30am – 4:00pm) |
Tuesdays (except Public Holidays) | Closed |
Arrangements Under Inclement Weather Conditions
- Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above: The HKWP will be closed. It will be reopened 2 hours after the signal is lowered. The HKWP will remain closed for the day if the signal remains hoisted at 2 pm.
- Black Rainstorm Warning:
- If the warning is issued before the opening hour, the HKWP will be closed. It will be reopened 2 hours after the warning is cancelled. The HKWP will remain closed for the day if the warning remains hoisted at 2 pm.
- If the warning is issued during the opening hours, the Visitor Centre will remain open until closing hour or the condition is safe for visitors to leave the Park.
- If Black Rainstorm Warning is issued during the HKWP opening hours, the Visitor Centre will remain open but the Wetland Reserve will be closed temporarily. All education activities and guided tours at the Wetland Reserve will be cancelled while other indoor activities will continue. The Wetland Reserve will be reopened after the Warning is lowered.
- Please click here for the arrangement of pre-registered education activities.