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The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department today (December 22) urged people not to visit the Hong Kong Wetland Park tomorrow (December 23), Sunday (December 24) and Monday (December 25) because group tickets for the three days had already sold out.
"As the 2,500 daily group tickets for the next three 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.
While the park normally is closed on Tuesdays, it will be open on December 26 which is a public holiday.
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 22, 2006
Issued at HKT 15:11
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