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Dive Into Local Diversity

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Human life is closely intertwined with rivers. How much do you know about the diversity of riverine ecosystems? Visit the "Dive into Local Diversity" to learn about local freshwater habitats, including native freshwater species, riparian living organisms and commonly found invasive alien species in local freshwater habitats. Understand the values and threats of Hong Kong's freshwater ecosystem and appreciate the different local freshwater habitats and their biodiversity. Let's work together to conserve freshwater ecosystems!
Today's Hours
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location
Waterfront > Amazing Asian Animals
Entrance to the Local River Ecosystem exhibit, with a sign featuring amphibians and reptiles and text 'Dive Into Local Diversity'.
A turtle with a yellow head and brown shell swims in water.
Brownish-orange crab with large claws and stalk eyes, facing forward in an aquarium with rocks.
Light brown frog on a mossy branch in an enclosure.
Multiple aquariums displaying river habitats, with signs 'Headwater of River' and 'Riparian Habitat', in an indoor exhibit.
Small fish with black stripes swimming in water.
A small, translucent shrimp with dark spots on a light-colored rock with green algae.
A turtle with a patterned shell and yellow head stands on green rocks in water, looking left.
Entrance to the Local River Ecosystem exhibit, with a sign featuring amphibians and reptiles and text 'Dive Into Local Diversity'.
A turtle with a yellow head and brown shell swims in water.
Brownish-orange crab with large claws and stalk eyes, facing forward in an aquarium with rocks.
Light brown frog on a mossy branch in an enclosure.
Multiple aquariums displaying river habitats, with signs 'Headwater of River' and 'Riparian Habitat', in an indoor exhibit.
Small fish with black stripes swimming in water.
A small, translucent shrimp with dark spots on a light-colored rock with green algae.
A turtle with a patterned shell and yellow head stands on green rocks in water, looking left.

Meet the Animals

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Beale's Eyed Turtle

Dive Into Local Diversity | Waterfront
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Big-headed Turtle

Dive Into Local Diversity | Waterfront
Dark brown salamander on vibrant green moss.

Hong Kong Newt

Dive Into Local Diversity | Waterfront
A small brown mottled frog peeking from behind green leaves, looking forward.

Romer's Tree Frog

Dive Into Local Diversity | Waterfront

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