Get ready for plenty of cuteness and cheers as Ocean Park throws a Lunar Fiesta from 17 February to 22 March 2026. The adorable animal pals are getting into the swing of things with creative New Year-themed enrichments from their caretakers, designed to tickle their senses and guarantee some truly paw-some photo ops for everyone!
At The Grand Aquarium, the seahorses are getting into the spirit, swimming amidst colourful decorations. They are leading the charge for the Year of the Horse in a splash-tastic spectacle! Joining the festive fun are Taro the green turtle and Fat Ball the pufferfish, making waves with the celebratory adornments throughout their aquatic home.
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Yellow seahorses
Taro the green turtle
Fat Ball the pufferfish
Giant panda An An
Giant panda An An
Giant panda Ke Ke
Giant panda Ke Ke
Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys festive enrichment
Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys festive enrichment
Giant panda Ying Ying
Giant panda Le Le
Giant panda Jia Jia
Giant panda De De
Red panda Cong Cong
Red panda Cong Cong
Festive enrichments at Sloth and Friends Studio
Festive enrichments at Sloth and Friends Studio
Festive enrichments at Sloth and Friends Studio
Festive enrichments at Sloth and Friends Studio
Festive enrichments at Sloth and Friends Studio
Festive enrichments at Sloth and Friends Studio
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Yellow seahorses
Taro the green turtle
Fat Ball the pufferfish
At the Hong Kong Jockey Club Sichuan Treasures, giant pandas An An and Ke Ke are joining the festive frolics with their very own Fai Chun, playful firecrackers, and even a miniature New Year snack stall to explore!
Giant panda An An
Giant panda An An
Giant panda Ke Ke
Giant panda Ke Ke
The Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys are also getting a fun, refreshing experience thanks to the eye-catching ice sculptures adorned with festive Chinese characters, and playful monkey-shaped treats made of carrots and fibre biscuits specially crafted for them by their caretakers.
Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys festive enrichment
Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys festive enrichment
At Giant Panda Adventure, the adorable panda family – Le Le, Ying Ying, and the twins Jia Jia and De De, who now weigh 46kg and 50kg respectively – excitedly unwrap their super-cute New Year gifts. Expect lucky bamboo bits with auspicious messages, icy red packets, jolly festive gourds, paper horse and some stimulating toys, all promising oodles of giggles and sending out buckets of good luck for a galloping Year of the Horse!
Giant panda Ying Ying
Giant panda Le Le
Giant panda Jia Jia
Giant panda De De
Red panda Cong Cong dives into the festive spirit as well and playfully interacts with a traditional fortune stick container. What fortunes will the adorable red panda draw for the new year? A truly delightful sight!
Red panda Cong Cong
Red panda Cong Cong
Festive enrichments at Sloth and Friends Studio
Festive enrichments at Sloth and Friends Studio
Festive enrichments at Sloth and Friends Studio
Festive enrichments at Sloth and Friends Studio
Festive enrichments at Sloth and Friends Studio
Festive enrichments at Sloth and Friends Studio
Over at the Sloth and Friends Studio, the Park’s macaws, two-toed sloth Sonic and kinkajou Aviv are having a blast! As new neighbours after the attraction’s upgrade and reopening by the end of 2025, this is their very first Chinese New Year celebration together, and they are making it memorable with colourful treats like paper firecrackers, lanterns, radish peach blossom trees, special Fai Chun bursting with auspicious wishes and even rice cakes lovingly prepared with carrot juice.
These utterly charming enrichments celebrate the Year of the Horse, inviting locals and tourists to catch the furry, feathered and finned friends having a blast, and create unforgettable, giggle-inducing memories at Ocean Park.
A highlight of the fiesta will be a spectacular performance on the first day of the Chinese New Year, 17 February 2026. At 9:15am, eight elaborately costumed lions and one majestic dragon will take centre stage at Ocean Park’s Main Entrance, delivering a powerful display symbolising strength, unity, and good fortune. Trot on down to Ocean Park for a lively, photo-filled Lunar New Year celebration!
Ocean Park's float is set to make a prominent appearance in the 2026 Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade. This year's magnificent float proudly showcases the beloved giant panda family as they transform into the charming Panda Friends characters in their finest festive attire, accompanied by other adorable animal ambassadors, Whiskers & Friends, and beautifully complemented by the Park's iconic attractions including Ocean Express, Cable Cars, The Grand Aquarium, among others. Don’t miss out on the opportunity for a closer look at the float in the Park after the Night Parade from 18 February to 3 March 2026 (the 15th day of the first lunar month) and capture beautiful memories for a joyful start of the Year of the Horse!
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