(14 March, 2007 – Hong Kong) The Leisure and Cultural Services Department presented to Ocean Park the “Gold Award for Outstanding Exhibit – Landscape Display,” for the Park’s topiary entry at the Hong Kong Flower Show 2008. Mrs. Selina Tsang, wife of the Chief Executive of the HKSAR, the officiating guest at today’s opening ceremony, is seen here in the photo with Ocean Park’s representatives in front of the display.
Ocean Park’s entry showcases the wonders of nature as represented by the Park’s animal ambassador icons, while embracing the coming of the Beijing Olympics with a “green” centerpiece. More than 3,000 colourful plants of 30 different species, including Begonia, Purslane, Gerbera, Violet, Pansy, Petunia, Geranium, Balsam and the Cleome Flower, were used for the topiary creations.
The Hong Kong Flower Show 2008 is organized by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and will be held from 14 to 24 March 2008 at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay. For any enquiries, please contact the Ocean Park customer hotline at 2552 0291.
About Ocean Park
Ocean Park is Hong Kong’s unique homegrown theme park with a heritage of delivering family fun and fond memories. Since its opening in January 1977 as a non-profit organization, Ocean Park has developed itself to be a world-class attraction connecting people with nature, and recognized for its animal husbandry, research and relationship with the community. Over 85 million people have visited Hong Kong's premier park since its inception and Ocean Park has remained committed to offer adults and children experiences that blend entertainment with education and conservation. Part of the proceeds from the admission tickets and some retail items will go to Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong to support its wildlife conservation projects
