Have a trip to KOMODO with us, May 19-24!
Komodo, the new 7 Wonders of Nature.
Spectacular landscapes, fine forests, a beach with rarely pink sand, crystal clear water for diving, and of course, the legendary dinosaur-like creatures – the KOMODO DRAGONS!!
Pics of the Dragons we have encountered previously: http://bit.ly/108jqyX
Contact us to inquire and book.
Blondie our albino python on Time Out magazine cover with supermodel Ana Rivera.
Blondie proves once again she is currently the most famous snake in Hong Kong!
Marcus 5th Birthday Party at JG Club
The legless lizard, our newly joined animal ambassador, just made her debut and got her name – SLITHER! It was nominated and voted by all guests of Animal Encounter at JG Club last weekend.
It was closed. SQ(u)EEKY lost by only 1 vote. We might use this name for another of our animal star.
Slither is a female European legless lizard, aka Sheltopusik (means yellow belly in Russian).
This is a true freak, seems to be developed with full of contradictions.
Being a lizard and it chose to lose its limbs and reduce its mobility. It prefers dry habitats but would often have to go to wet habitats to find its favorite food – earthworms, snails and slugs. It is the largest species of all legless lizards, reaching over 4 feet and being the king of its own clan, but it would drop off its own tail when threatened like a tiny gecko.
You might think that a lizard with no legs is like a snake. But when you look closely you will find her very different from a snake in many ways. The eyes, the ears, the tail, the scales, the tongue, the behaviors, nothing alike.
If snakes derived from lizards, then the legless lizards must have been like an abandoned experiment.
Slither has started her ambassadorship. Check her out at our events and experience the extreme side of nature.
Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges JP, Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO, holding Blondi the celebrity snake bravely which is the first snake he has ever touched as he mentioned.
Adding 6 new aquariums for swimming critters 🙂 3 aquatic and 3 semi-aquatic
What is Animal Encounter?
Within the 2 hours you can enjoy an educational presentation and gain hands-on experience handling a group (over 15 species) of animals of very different kinds. Our professional crew will introduce each animal and help you handle each of the animals.
Where?
JG Club, Chai Wan
When?
Animal Encounter is not a regular program – Dates and times are random (mostly Saturday or Sunday afternoon, or even weekdays during holidays). Details of each event will be shown in here and our facebook page about a week in advance.
Is it a very scary place?
Don’t take us as a haunted house type of entertainment. Showing a bunch of snakes and tarantulas doesn’t mean we like to scare people. Just the opposite, we like to show people the nice and lovely side of the critters. We believe that only if more people start to foster a love for the animals they will put effort on the protection of them.
Why is it a proven hit?
If your kids (or yourselves) like animals or creep crawlers, JG is definitely a hit you don’t want to miss. Even many that don’t have a special interest in them came with a doubtful face they left with an awe face.