Attraction is no secret, says one young visitor: being with the animals is fun
Some people may be puzzled why a patch of swamp in the far northwest New Territories is drawing hordes of visitors while glitzy Disneyland is reportedly struggling to meet attendance targets.
But it is not that bewildering, said Lay Chik-chuen, the conservation official overseeing construction and operation of the Wetland Park at Tin Shui Wai.
The secret of the park's success is that it taps into an unfilled need for largely city dwellers to get up close and personal with nature, said Mr Lay, an assistant director at the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
'There are the living animals and plants in an outdoor habitat, but at the same time we provide games and other activities for wildlife education which make the park very interactive,' he said.
Young nature lover Boris Chiu couldn't agree more.
