Giant Pandas Arrive in⁣ Hong Kong: “An’an” and “Keke” Move into ​Ocean Park

A pair of‍ giant pandas, “An An” and “Ke Ke”, gifted⁣ to Hong Kong by the central government, arrived at‍ Ocean Park at 1 pm today (26th) and resided ​at ​the ⁢Hong Kong Jockey‍ Club Sichuan Treasures Hall.

Ocean Park Chairman Pang Jianyi said that “An’an” ⁣and “Keke” will get familiar ​with the environment at the Sichuan Treasure Museum and hopes that they can meet the public during the ‌Christmas period⁤ in December. He also announced plans to launch new ⁤products with Hong Kong characteristics, including food and beverages, when the museum opens in December.

Pang⁢ Jianyi expressed his enthusiasm for ⁢promoting business opportunities for pandas outside⁤ the park, allowing restaurants, retail stores, and⁢ shops‍ in Hong⁤ Kong to benefit from the pandas’ presence and boost‍ the economy together.

Regarding the care of the ⁢giant pandas, Pang Jianyi ⁢stated that the park currently has sufficient manpower to care for six giant pandas. Two experts from the China Giant Panda Conservation ⁤and Research Center will also stay in Hong Kong to assist. The venue⁣ will be sufficient until Ying ‌Ying is weaned when she⁢ is two or ‍three years old.

Pang Jianyi described​ the​ process of transporting the ‍giant pandas​ to the park as smooth and thanked the police for their⁣ assistance. The veterinarian and nursing team will quarantine the two giant pandas and help them adapt ⁢to their new living environment.

Pang Jianyi expressed his gratitude that⁢ the two ‌giant pandas will live in ‍Ocean Park permanently, and⁢ their babies will also stay in Hong Kong. He described this as⁢ a special arrangement, as overseas giant pandas and their babies typically return home‌ when they reach a certain age.

With ⁢the arrival of “An’an” and⁤ “Keke”, there are now six giant pandas in Hong Kong, ⁤a record that is difficult​ to break.