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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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Location
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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 Victor Wong

Committee - Adoption Department

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Ms Claudia Yun

Chief Financial Officer

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Mr Henry Chan

Committee - Conservation Department

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Ms Kenis Yang

Chief Operating Officer

Financial Report and Annual Report

Annual Report

Financial Report

MILESTONE

Online Forum 2004

 

Society Establishment 2005

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

 

Foundation Establishment 2007

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

Adoption Scheme 2009

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

AFCD Animal Welfare Organisation 2011

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

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)

Adoption Centre 2012

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

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 

Beal's Eyed Turtle Conservation 2013

Tenth Anniversary 2015

Adoption Centre Relocation 2015

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

First ECF Programme 2016

ECF Herp Ambassador Prog 2016

 


ECF Greenhouse Frog Monitoring 2018


 

Adoption Centre Relocation 2020

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

 


AFCD Snake Outreach Prog 2021


 

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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