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ABOUT US

Hong Kong Society of Herpetology Foundation (No. 91/9058) is established 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.

CONTACT US

Address Unit 8, 3/F, Block A, Mai Hing Industrial Building, 16-18 Hing Yip Street, Kwun Tong
Email admin@hkherp.org
WhatsApp 9653 5735
Hotline 2751 3533
Facebook fb.me/hkherp/
Instagram
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​The HKHerp Adoption Center is not open for public visit. Adopters who are interested in adopting, please schedule a date using WhatsApp 

Board of Directors and Executive Committee

Board of Directors (Voluntary-based)

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Mr Anthony Yeung

Founder and Chairman of Board of Directors

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Mr Michael Tuen

Director

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Ms Claudia Yun

Director

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Dr Anthony Lau

Director

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Dr Hei Sung

Director

Executive Committee (Voluntary-based)

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Mr Anthony Yeung

Founder and Chairman of Board of Directors

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Ms Stephanie Lau

Committee - Animal Welfare Department

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Mr Michael Tuen

Chief Executive Officer

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Mr Henry Chan

Committee - Conservation  Department

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Ms Claudia Yun

Chief Financial Officer

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Ms Kenis Yang

Chief Operating Officer

Annual Report

Financial Report

MILESTONE

Online Forum 2004

 

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Society Establishment 2005

Registered as a non-profit organisation at the Hong Kong Police Force under the name of Hong Kong Society of Herpetology

 

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Foundation Establishment 2007

Registered as a charitable organisation under the name
of Hong Kong Society of Herpetology Foundation

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Adoption Scheme 2009

Commencement of the HKHerp Adoption Scheme for
the adoption of amphibian and reptile pets

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AFCD Animal Welfare Organisation 2011

Became an Animal Welfare Organisation (AWO) under
the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD)

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AFCD Animal Welfare Advisory Group 2011

Chief Executive of the Foundation, Mr Michael Tuen appointed as

a member of the Animal Welfare Advisory Group (AWAG) under

the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD)

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Adoption Centre 2012

Establishment of the first ever amphibian and reptile
Adoption Centre in Hong Kong

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Adoption of AFCD CITES II animals 2013

Under the Animal Rehoming Scheme, the Endangered Species Advisory Committee of AFCD approved for HKHerp to re-home animal individuals with the status of CITES Appendix II 

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Beal's Eyed Turtle Conservation 2013

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Tenth Anniversary 2015

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Adoption Centre Relocation 2015

In order for admitting more animals, HKHerp relocated for more space

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First ECF Programme 2016

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ECF Herp Ambassador Prog 2016

 


ECF Greenhouse Frog Monitoring 2018

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Adoption Centre Relocation 2020

In order for admitting more animals, HKHerp relocated for more space

 


AFCD Snake Outreach Prog 2021

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Adoption Centre Relocation 2022

In order for admitting more animals, HKHerp relocated for more space

 


ECF Herping Code of Conduct Prog 2022
 

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