Naming Contest for New Giant Pandas at Hong Kong's Ocean Park
New Giant Pandas Arrive at Ocean Park
Ocean Park is excited to announce the arrival of two new giant pandas from Sichuan province, coinciding with a naming contest aimed at involving the community. The city leader, John Lee Ka-chiu, confirmed that the pandas, An An and Ke Ke, will undergo a 30-day quarantine upon their arrival on Thursday, followed by a month of adaptation to their new environment.
Public Engagement and Naming Contest Details
As part of the welcoming initiative, Lee emphasized the importance of public participation by encouraging meaningful names that capture the pandas’ characteristics. There will also be a drawing contest organized by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau for residents to illustrate the pandas. A panel will be appointed to select the final names.
Preparing for the New Residents
The pandas, gifted by Beijing to commemorate the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese sovereignty, will find their new home at the renovated Sichuan Treasures exhibit. The first phase of preparations includes climbing structures and environmental enhancements to ensure a comfortable habitat.
Feature of the Pandas
- An An: Male, 130kg, agile and clever.
- Ke Ke: Female, 100kg, gentle and playful.
Experts from the China Conservation and Research Centre are also involved to help acclimatize the pandas to their new surroundings.
Exciting Future for Ocean Park’s Panda Family
With the arrival of An An and Ke Ke, the panda count at Ocean Park will expand to six, following the birth of twin cubs last month. These cubs are expected to make their debut in early 2025, with another naming contest planned as they develop their personalities.
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