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| Hong Kong Society of Herpetology Foundation was established in 2005 and had charitable status in 2007. It is the first and the only registered charitable organization (IR File No: 91/9058) in Hong Kong related to Amphibians and Reptiles. Herpetology is the study of amphibians and reptiles, this includes studies on their anatomy, genetics, ecology, taxonomy, evolution, physiology, etc. Being a charitable organization, we aim to carry out the following missions (1) To prevent cruelty to reptiles and amphibians through education; (2) To increase the public’s knowledge of amphibians and reptiles through our website and various activities, such as exhibitions, seminars; (3) To promote the conservation of local species of reptiles and amphibians and their natural habitats so that the public can appreciate the ecological value of the local species; (4) To promote public awareness of the crisis of endangered species; (5) To carry out research and study on local amphibians and reptiles whilst emphasizing the importance of preservation of these animals and the environment; (6) To do all such other lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objectives. |
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| History: | |
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| Nov 2004 | Mr. Anthony Yeung, Founder of HKHERP, set up an online discussion forum about Herps named “Mytortoise.net” |
| Sep 2005 | Registered as a non-profit organization in the Hong Kong Police Force – “Hong Kong Society of Herpetology” |
| Dec 2007 | Applied for government approved charitable organization – “Hong Kong Society of Herpetology Foundation” |
| Apr 2009 | Started Rehoming service for Pet Amphibians and Reptiles |
| Jan 2011 | HKHERP became the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) Animal Welfare Organization |
| May 2011 | Mr. Michael Tuen, CEO of HKHERP, has been appointed as a committee member of AFCD’s Animal Welfare Advisory Group (AWAG) |
| Apr 2013 | Started Assurance Colony for Sacalia Bealei ( Beal’s-eyed Turtle ) |
| Mar 2014 | HKHerp can rehome endangered species under “Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Appendix II” accredited by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) & Endangered Species Advisory Committee |
| Apr 2014 | Celebrated HKHerp’s 10th Anniversary |
| Jan 2015 | In order to help more animals, adoption centre was relocated |
| Oct 2016 | Ran 1st ECF project - Raising public awareness on conservation of herpetofauna – start from schools |
