Hong Kong Ocean Park's last arctic fox, "Siu Go" recently passed away at the age of 11. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Siu Go had accompanied residents for 11 years. Her passing, announced during the Chinese New Year, saddened many netizens, with some commenting that Siu Go was free now and could finally rest in peace.
Siu Go in April 2019, Photo source: Hong Kong Ocean Park's FB
Recently, netizens noticed Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has temporarily closed its Arctic Fox Den. The theme park announced that the last two arctic foxes, “Siu Go” and “Trinity”, both died of old age.
Siu Go in May 2021, Photo source: Screenshot of Hong Kong Ocean Park's FB video
Arctic foxes, with their snow-white fur, are beloved by residents and tourists. Netizens expressed their deep sorrow at the loss of Hong Kong's last arctic fox. Some said they had seen Siu Go last month; it's astonishing to hear that it had passed away recently. Nevertheless, they also felt happy for Siu Go since she no longer needed to bear loneliness at Arctic Fox Den and could now play freely with other arctic foxes in heaven. Other netizens thought that although arctic foxes look beautiful, it's hard for them to adapt to Hong Kong's environment and climate. The netizens sincerely hoped that Ocean Park would not introduce animals unsuitable for Hong Kong's environment in the future.
Siu Go in Jan 2026, Photo source: threads@birdbird.little.sonto
The Regional Crime Prevention Office, Kowloon East (RCPO KE) successfully held the "5th East Kowloon Animal Carnival" at AquaBeat 01 in Kwun Tong on January 25th. The carnival, themed "Animal Protection, Drug Prevention, and Fraud Prevention," attracted over 1,800 residents, students, and families. Many attendees brought their pets, engaging in the on-site activities together in a joyful atmosphere, reflecting the spirit of human-pet harmony in the community.
The Regional Crime Prevention Office, Kowloon East (RCPO KE) successfully held the "5th East Kowloon Animal Carnival" at AquaBeat 01 in Kwun Tong on January 25th. Photo source: the Hong Kong Police Force
Lovely animals presented at the carnival, Photo source: the Hong Kong Police Force
Since October 2011, the Hong Kong Police Force has implemented the "Animal Watch Scheme", which has now developed into the Animal Watchers Programme (AWP). Collaborating with various related government departments, professional institutions, universities, and animal welfare groups, the AWP focuses on combating acts of cruelty to animals through a four-pronged approach of education, publicity, intelligence gathering, and investigation. The carnival this year, as one of the community outreach activities of the AWP, aimed to convey a message of animal care and respect for life to the public.
Ms. Tse Tsui Yan (middle) enjoyed the carnival with the attended students. Photo source: the Hong Kong Police Force
The fraud prevention education should start from childhood. Photo source: the Hong Kong Police Force
Ms. Tse Tsui Yan, the Regional Commander of Kowloon East, addressed the ceremony, thanking the cooperating organizations and community members for their support. She pointed out that animal care and maintaining community safety share a common belief, both based on respect for life and fulfilling responsibilities. She emphasized that drug prevention and fraud prevention are also crucial to community safety, urging residents to be vigilant and work together to maintain community harmony.
The carnival combined educational and interactive activities. Photo source: the Hong Kong Police Force
The carnival combined educational and interactive activities. Key events included the "Animal Best Friends" photography exhibition, showcasing students' work to convey messages of animal care; the introduction of student ambassadors from "Animal Care Corner" schools who brought their school's animals to personally explain the importance of animal protection; a police dog demonstration to help residents be acquainted with the work of police dogs; and the promotion of an animal adoption booth for the importance of responsible pet ownership. Several organizations dedicated to animal care and promoting human-pet harmony also participated, conveying the information of animal protection through exhibitions and interactive activities.
The police dog demonstration helped residents to be acquainted with the work of police dogs. Photo source: the Hong Kong Police Force
The carnival also promoted fraud prevention and drug prevention information, featuring interactive educational booths that deepened citizens' understanding of crime prevention, drug prevention, and fraud prevention via interesting games, as well as enhanced the community safety awareness. Moreover, a pet play area and photo spots were also set up, allowing residents to enjoy a period of joyful time with their pets. The dramas played by students and dance performances added to the festive atmosphere, creating a friendly community environment.
Many residents have enjoyed a period of joyful time with their pets. Photo source: the Hong Kong Police Force
