New Dome Show at Hong Kong Space Museum: Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot Opens Today!

Hong Kong Space Museum to screen new dome show "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot"

The Hong Kong Space Museum is screening a new dome show, "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot", at its Space Theatre from today (December 15) until September 14, 2026, taking audiences on an extraordinary desert odyssey alongside a 1-month-old desert elephant named "Little Foot". Amid a perilous environment, the baby elephant not only needs to learn to skilfully control its trunk but also to master the survival techniques passed down through generations to withstand threats from predators and relentless sandstorms.

The Namib Desert in Africa is the oldest desert on Earth, with extremely arid landscapes. A remarkable herd of desert elephants demonstrates extraordinary survival skills. Led by the experienced matriarch, these elephants forge powerful mother-daughter bonds that last a lifetime, with mothers nursing their young for up to seven years. "Little Foot" must master her trunk, a combination of nose and upper lip with over 150 000 muscle bundles, while learning unique desert adaptations like taking sand baths that serve as natural sunscreen and parasite protection. As hidden dangers lurk across the desert wilderness, the baby elephant must stay close to the herd to avoid being left alone and becoming prey to predators such as lions. She also needs to develop life-saving skills from her mother - sensing subtle ground vibrations to detect approaching sandstorms and finding hidden water sources beneath the desert - wisdom that determines survival in this unforgiving land.

The screening times of this 40-minute show are 5pm on weekdays, and 11am, 3.30pm and 8pm on weekends and public holidays. Tickets priced at $30 (front stalls) and $40 (stalls) are now available at the Hong Kong Space Museum Box Office and URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For details of the show, please visit hk.space.museum/en/web/spm/shows/dome-show/desert-elephants.html.

The Hong Kong Space Museum, located at 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, is closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays).

Hong Kong Space Museum to screen new dome show "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Space Museum to screen new dome show "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Space Museum to screen new dome show "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Space Museum to screen new dome show "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Space Museum to screen new dome show "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Space Museum to screen new dome show "Desert Elephants: The Adventures of Little Foot" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Special traffic arrangements for race meeting in Happy Valley

Special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Happy Valley today (December 17). The arrangements will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.

A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from 50 minutes before the start of the first race for day racing, or from 6pm onwards for night racing:

1. Road closure

Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.

2. Traffic diversions

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside the HKJC will be re-routed one way northbound;

- Traffic along eastbound Queen's Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;

- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;

- Traffic along Queen's Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;

- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen's Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen's Road East; and

- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.

B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting

The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

1. Road closure

- The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen's Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;

- Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of the HKJC;

- Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and

- Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen's Road East.

In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of the HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.

2. Traffic diversions

- Eastbound Queen's Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;

- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;

- Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;

- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;

- Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and

- Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.

C. Prohibition for learner drivers

Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:

- Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;

- Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;

- Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;

- Canal Road East; and

- The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm for day racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm for night racing respectively.

All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of police officers on site.

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