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Wetland Park group tickets for the next two days sold out
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    The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department today (December 29) urged people not to visit the Hong Kong Wetland Park tomorrow (December 30) and Sunday (December 31) because group tickets for the two days had already sold out.

     "As the 2,500 daily group tickets for the next two days have been sold out, we expect there will be more visitors to the park than usual. To avoid overcrowding, which will lessen the enjoyment, people are advised to visit the park another day," a department spokesman said.

     The spokesman also reminded visitors that with the new legislative requirements under the Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment) Ordinance that would come into effect on January 1, 2007, both indoor and outdoor areas of the park would be designated as no-smoking areas.
 
     It is the objective of the Wetland Park to strike a balance between conservation, tourism and education. Visitors should observe the following rules to conserve the environment in the park:

* To avoid stressing birds and other wildlife, don't dress in bright colours;

* Keep quiet, don't shout or run in the park;

* Keep the air clean and don't smoke;

* No littering. Put litter into litter bins or take it with you;

* Don't picnic in the park or leave any food in outdoor areas;

* Don't pick or damage plants;

* Don't disturb or catch animals;

* Don't climb over fences. Please take care of children;

* Help to protect the exhibits and don't damage them; and

* Don't touch wild birds, their feathers or droppings. Wash hands after the visit.

Ends/Friday, December 29, 2006
Issued at HKT 14:02

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