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Ocean Park
Ocean Park is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, animal theme park and amusement park in the Southern District of Hong Kong
Three bald patches were seen in footage of the 19-year-old giant panda. Photo: Ocean Park
Hong Kong economy

Panda Le Le’s bald patches? Hong Kong Ocean Park explains what’s behind it

Internet users have raised concerns after spotting the 19-year-old bear’s bald patches during live streams.

Hong Kong economy

Visitors left disappointed by six-hour cable car disruption at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park

Hong Kong’s pandas

HK$880 to be a panda pal? Hong Kong’s Ocean Park launches fan club for twin cubs

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Hong Kong society

Naming contest for Hong Kong’s panda twin cubs draws 35,700 entries

Ocean Park says organisers ‘blown away’ by number of suggestions, adds competition results will be announced in first half of this year.

(From left) “Younger Brother” and “Elder Sister” are set to receive new names following a competition. Photo: Ocean Park
Hong Kong economy

Letters | When tourists come to Hong Kong, they’re not panda-hunting

Readers discuss what the city should city do to attract visitors, and the suggestion that restaurants stay open round the clock.

Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to consider extending panda cub enclosure opening hours

Park chairman Paulo Pong says extended hours could start as soon as second half of this year, but will depend on cubs’ well-being and growth.

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Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong launches naming contest for city’s 2 giant panda cubs

Contest launched day before ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ set to make their public debut at Ocean Park.

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Hong Kong’s panda cubs will meet the public on Sunday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Panda fever is great but Hong Kong needs its own cultural icon

The Lion Rock, the unmistakable red-sailed junk and the 120-year-old tram system are all cultural assets unique to the city.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s Ocean Park plans panda museum to drive craze for city’s bear family

‘We have many stories to tell,’ chairman Paulo Pong says of the project, ahead of Sunday’s debut of ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’.

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Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park halts sale of luxury watch after alligator-strap outcry

Theme park apologises after launching HK$36,000 panda-themed luxury watch the previous day.

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Ocean Park’s panda-themed watch came with a blue alligator-leather strap. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, January 26-February 1

Explore new dining gems like Golden Gip’s fusion dishes, the relocated Ciak’s Italian pizzas and Aire’s Spanish grill delights, or try Monocle’s boutique shopping experience.

Golden Gip transforms from pop-up to permanent venue in Central, Hong Kong, featuring Japanese and Korean-inspired dishes. Photo: Golden Gip
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s twin panda cubs to meet public on February 16, John Lee says

Chief executive also says an event to name the bears will be held ‘to bring more warmth and joy’.

Hong Kong’s pandas

Panda Watch: Hong Kong’s twin cubs to make public debut after Lunar New Year

‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ are now playing, crawling on grass, climbing up rocks and clawing trees.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Number of marine animal strandings in Hong Kong in January at 20-year high

Carcasses of six finless porpoises have washed up on Hong Kong’s shores so far this month.

Experts have said the advanced decomposition of the marine life found has prevented them from determining the exact cause of the trend. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s pandas

Panda Watch: Hong Kong’s Ying Ying cares for twin cubs together for first time

New video released by Ocean Park shows Ying Ying licking and cuddling ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’.

Panda mum Ying Ying is caring for her twin cubs together for the first time. Photo: Ocean Park
Hong Kong tourism

Is building new attractions the way forward for Hong Kong’s tourism sector?

Industry leaders welcome government’s latest tourism development blueprint, but call for creation of more infrastructure to host events.

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Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong public may get to see panda cubs in February, Ocean Park boss says

Ocean Park chairman Paulo Pong says he hopes the twins can be introduced to everyone after Lunar New Year.

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Hong Kong economy

Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Hong Kong: 7 things to do in the city

The Post explores what the city has more to offer beyond wining and dining this festive season.

An artist rendering of the New Year’s Eve fireworks to welcome 2025 in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s first pyrotechnic drone show to light up sky on December 28

The 10-minute show at West Kowloon Cultural District will feature 3D panda and characters from ‘Panda Friends and Family Hong Kong’.

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Hong Kong society

HK$923,700 raised in charity sale of panda sculptures in Hong Kong

Proceeds of auctioned art works, including by Kenny Wong and Pharrell Williams, also donated to Ocean Park to fund conservation efforts.

Hong Kong’s pandas

‘Adorable’ Hong Kong panda mascot, 700 sculptures delight cable car visitors

Ngong Ping 360 cable car hosts pop-up, but some visitors say more promotion, merchandise and events needed to play up panda economy.

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A highly lifelike panda mascot entertains crowds at the pop-up exhibition on Lantau Island. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong tourism

Letters | Ocean Park’s financial woes need a better solution than more grants

Readers discuss the hope for reinvention of a Hong Kong icon, the long wait for the South Island line extension, and Lithuania’s diplomatic spat with China.

Dancers perform during the media preview of a summer festival at Ocean Park’s Water World on June 27. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Letters | Old names of Hong Kong’s new pandas suit them best

Readers discuss the naming of the bears gifted by Beijing, and an alternative to the city’s branding slogan.

Hong Kong’s pandas

Ocean Park debut for Hong Kong pandas An An, Ke Ke draws overseas fans

Beijing-gifted bears greeted by local fans and visitors from Qatar, United States after months of waiting for duo’s big public debut.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong sticks with names An An and Ke Ke for Beijing-gifted pandas

Unchanged names revealed at ceremony before the pair meet the public for the first time on Sunday.

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Female panda Ke Ke at home in Ocean Park. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong keeps An An, Ke Ke as names of Beijing-gifted pandas

City has also lined 2,500 giant panda sculptures along the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui to mark event.

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An An is preparing to meet the public on Sunday. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong’s pandas

Panda Watch: Hong Kong’s twin cubs weigh 40 times more than at birth

‘Elder Sister’ has gone from just 122 grams to 5.3kg, while ‘Younger Brother’ tips the scale at 5.5kg from 112 grams.

Hong Kong’s pandas

Japanese studio creates ‘Ferrari’ of panda costumes to promote Hong Kong’s bears

Japan-based art studio Zeppet says cost of making ultra-realistic panda suit amounted to price ‘cheapest model of Ferrari’.

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