The Giant Panda Siblings Are Off on Their Very First Waterfall and Stream Adventure!

The giant panda siblings, the elder sister Jia Jia and little brother De De, at Ocean Park are becoming bolder and sharper, pushing their exploration skills to the max!  Even without their mum Ying Ying by their side, they’re showing they can venture out on their own at the stream and waterfall.

Photo source: Screenshots of Ocean Park's IG video

In the latest video on Ocean Park's social media platform, the elder sister Jia Jia has taken her first step out. Although she was a little curious about the waterfall and the stream, she was still not afraid of the new challenge and stepped into the water bravely. She even climbed up and down for exploration around. Seeing his elder sister having a great time, the little brother De De also joined her in enjoying the fun of playing in the water. He even ate while playing and wasn't afraid of turning into a wet panda.

Photo source: Screenshots of Ocean Park's IG video

Photo source: Screenshots of Ocean Park's IG video

Many netizens, after watching the video, expressed their feelings, "It's so touching to witness the gradual growth of the two siblings." However, there were even some netizens who raised an interesting perspective of observation, "The weather is getting cold now. If they are soaked through, will there be anyone to dry them? Or will they dry themselves with the natural wind?"

Photo source: Screenshots of Ocean Park's IG video

For more details, please refer to the IG video of Ocean Park: https://www.instagram.com/pandahk_official/reel/DQ6arKKkvx4/

Applications invited for operating green minibus route

The Transport Department (TD) published a Gazette notice today (January 2) to invite applications for a passenger service licence for the operation of a package ofNew Territories public light bus (scheduled) route (green minibus route) covering one route in total, plying between Fanling North and Kwu Tung North.

Application documents are available free of charge from the following TD offices and the TD website:

• The TD New Territories Regional Office, 7/F, Mongkok Government Offices, 30 Luen Wan Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon;

• The TD Public Light Bus Section, 11/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon;

• The TD Urban Regional Office (Hong Kong), 37/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong; and

• The TD Hong Kong Licensing Office, 3/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong.

A spokesman for the TD reminded applicants to refer to the details and requirements of the green minibus route concerned and the "Guidance Notes for Applicants" attached in the application document. They should also follow the guidelines when completing the application form.

Completed application forms and relevant supporting documents must be submitted in a plain envelope sealed and marked on the outside of the envelope with "Application for Passenger Service Licence in respect of the Package of Public Light Bus (Scheduled) Route Gazetted in January 2026". They must be placed in the tender box located at the reception counter of the TD Headquarters at 10/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, before noon on February 27, 2026 (Friday). Applications by any other means or late submissions will not be considered.

For enquiries, please call the hotline at 2804 2600.

The Transport Department (TD), Photo source: reference image