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Ocean Park’s New Member Naming Challenge​

"Ocean Park's New Member Naming Challenge" Public Voting and Lucky Draw Results

The public voting and lucky draw for the "Ocean Park's New Member Naming Challenge" has ended and the lucky draw has been conducted on 13 March 2024. Each winner will receive two General Adult Admission Tickets to Ocean Park Hong Kong (total value at HK$996). Winners must contact the Ocean Park Hong Kong Facebook page account by 12:00:00 noon on 17 March 2024, and reply through their personal Facebook account via private message. If a winner fails to respond or provide relevant information, they will be deemed to have forfeited their prize, and their eligibility will be replaced by an alternate winner (with sequence). The winners are as follows:

List of winners
  Winner's Facebook Username Winner's Facebook User ID (Last 4 digits)
1. JO Man Chan 2560
2. Frankie Kung 0760
3. Joe Cheung 2250
4. Kok Hung Cheung 5740
5. Chu SinKi 7790
6. 劉浩文 9780
7. Louise Chan 1930
8. Long Yeung 4600
9. Kanade Jones 0620
10. Kaka Ning 0030
11. Shing Wong 6000
12. Bobo Chow 1160
13. Ip Ho Ying 3490
14. Hei Cheuk 8570
15. Siu Hong 9200
16. Theresa Cheng 2010
17. Iceyan Ng 9020
18. Daisy Kwong 3170
19. Oscar Kwong 5030
20. Kenneth Dun 9300
 

* Terms and Conditions applied for lucky draw. Trade Promotion Competition Licence No.: 58391
 



Ocean Park's New Member "Passion" Makes Official Debut!

The results of the "Ocean Park's New Member Naming Challenge​" voted by the public have been announced today! We are proud to introduce the newest animal ambassador, “Passion”, and the brand-new habitat - Croco Land Presented by China Construction Bank (Asia), located at the Park entrance and will open for FREE to everyone starting from 16 March 2024.


[Voting Closed] The final shortlist names for the "Ocean Park's New Member Naming Challenge" has been selected.

The final five names of crocodile are as follows:

  Crocodile English Name Crocodile Chinese Name Naming Concept
1 Bo Bo 保保 Bo Bo (保保) bears a resemblance to the Cantonese term for "baby", which pairs harmoniously with another crocodile in Hong Kong named Pui Pui. The character “保” also serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting ecological balance. “Bo” carries the meaning of “be original”, reminding people to respect the original state of the ecosystem. It echoes the idea that introducing non-native species can pose a threat to local biodiversity.
2 Harmony 蓮融 Harmony (蓮融) The name Harmony captures the idea of peaceful coexistence between humans and animals. Additionally, lotus seed paste, a beloved traditional delicacy in Hong Kong, adds a touch of cultural significance that locals truly appreciate.
3 Hope 希希 Hope (希希) Hope symbolises the ongoing support for animal conservation and optimism for the future of Hong Kong. It embodies the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature, emphasising the significance of protecting the ecological environment. This adorable crocodile will serve as an animal conservation ambassador of Ocean Park, representing the conservation efforts for Hong Kong's unique ecological environment.
4 Lotus 糖蓮子 Lotus (糖蓮子) The Chinese name of the crocodile incorporates the character "蓮" (lotus) to pay homage to its discovery in the lotus field in Pat Heung. The English name, Lotus, carries the same meaningful essence. Additionally, to signify the joy that the crocodile's presence will bring to visitors and its role as an ambassador within Ocean Park, the character "糖" (candy) was added at the beginning of the Chinese name.
5 Passion 百香果 Passion (百香果) The crocodile was discovered in Pat Heung, a name that bears resemblance to the Cantonese term for passion fruit. This connection emphasises the energetic nature of the crocodile, captured by the word "Passion". Furthermore, “Passion” represents the Park’s dedication to ecological conservation upon the crocodile’s arrival. It also serves as a shortened form of “passion fruit”.
(Remark: The top five list above is arranged in alphabetical order.)

These shortlisted names are now available for public voting on the designated "Ocean Park's New Member Naming Challenge" post on the Facebook page of Ocean Park. To participate and show your support, simply visit the Ocean Park Facebook page and cast your vote for your preferred name. The voting period will be open until 12:00 noon on 12 March 2024. If you vote for the "Reactions" as the crocodile's English name and it receives the highest number of votes, you will have the chance to enter a lucky draw. There will be 20 lucky winners and each winner will receive two adult admission tickets to Ocean Park! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
 
Note:
The list of winners will be announced on the Ocean Park Hong Kong Facebook page "Ocean Park's New Member Naming Challenge​" on 14 March 2024. If a winner fails to respond or provide relevant information within 3 days after the announcement of the lucky draw results, i.e., by 12:00:00 noon on 17 March 2024, they will be deemed to have forfeited their prize, and their eligibility will be replaced by an alternate winner (with sequence). Failure to receive notification implies that the participant did not win. The alternate list of winner will be announced on Ocean Park Hong Kong Facebook "Ocean Park's New Member Naming Challenge​" on 18 March 2024.

Terms and Conditions applied for lucky draw. Trade Promotion Competition License No. :58391 
 
 

[Submissions Closed] Submissions for Ocean Park's New Member Naming Challenge have now closed. Thank you for your support!

On 30 April 2023, an exotic crocodile found in Lin Fa Tei, Pat Heung was transferred from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) to Ocean Park. The crocodile is a female, measuring approximately 1.9m in length and weighing around 35kg. It is estimated that she is around four years old and is not a native species to Hong Kong. Currently, the crocodile is staying in the Park's back-of-house facilities under the attentive care of our professional caretakers. The good news is that she will soon become part of the Ocean Park family, with a mission to safeguard Hong Kong's ecosystem!

Since the crocodile's transfer to Ocean Park, she has yet to be named. Now, we're asking you to help us think of the perfect name for her! Starting from 17 January 2024, you can submit both a Chinese and English name that is both meaningful and memorable. Participants whose names are selected will have the chance to win prizes valued at a total of over HK$40,000. Act now to submit your idea!

 

Activity Schedule

Date

Details

17-31 January 2024
(Completed)

Participants may submit both Chinese and English crocodile names​ via Ocean Park's official website. Submissions will close at 23:59:59 on 31 January 2024.

19-29 February 2024
(Completed)

Ocean Park Seahorse Rangers, Hong Kong's largest student-oriented conservation group, will conduct the first round of voting to select the final 5 names from those submitted.

4-12 March 2024
(Completed)

Ocean Park will announce the shortlisted 5 names on 4 March 2024, from which the public can vote to select the final name via the Park's social media platform. Voting will close at 12:00:00 on 12 March 2024.

12 March 2024
(Completed)

Ocean Park will announce the voting results and confirm the crocodile's new name.

Prizes

The participant who submitted the final name chosen will receive:

  • Four Ocean Park Adult Annual Membership
  • Four tickets to Get Closer to the Animals programmes
  • Ocean Park food and beverage voucher valued at HK$2,000
(Total valued at HK$12,240)


Each of the participants who submitted one of the other four shortlisted names will receive:

  • Four Ocean Park general admission adult tickets
  • Four tickets to Get Closer to the Animals programmes
  • Ocean Park food and beverage voucher valued at HK$800
(Total valued at HK$7,512 for each participant)


Note:

  • An Ocean Park representative will notify each winner with the arrangements for claiming their prizes.
  • The Get Closer to Animals programmes are subject to current conditions and will be arranged by Ocean Park.
  • Participation in the Get Closer to Animals programmes requires a reservation 14 days in advance.
  • For more details about the Get Closer to Animals programmes, please refer to the related terms and conditions: https://www.oceanpark.com.hk/en/experience/get-closer-to-the-animals

The challenge is now closed for submissions. Thank you for your participation!