Hong Kong’s local ecosystems are surprisingly rich, yet they face immense pressure from habitat loss. To bring these findings to life, WWF-Hong Kong recently hosted the "Wildlife on the Edge" Exhibition at our Central Visitor Centre. Drawing on our  State of Hong Kong Biodiversity 2025  report, the exhibition was designed to bridge the gap between technical data and public engagement, transforming our latest biodiversity report into a compelling journey that resonates with the hearts and minds of our community.

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Expert Insights and Narrative Displays

The exhibition served as a hub for shared knowledge WWF's Dr. Bosco Chan led insights on our native mammals, while distinguished experts from WWF, KFBG, Lingnan University, OWLHK, HKBWS, and Dr. Michael Lau collectively illuminated the full breadth of Hong Kong's biodiversity — from butterflies and dragonflies to freshwater fish, birds, and beyond. Complementing these talks, a series of detailed exhibition panels brought our research to life through engaging visual storytelling. These displays offered visitors a meaningful way to discover the richness of our local wildlife and the urgent pressures our ecosystems face.

Participants attend one of the expert talks, gaining insights from leading conservation experts on the state of Hong Kong's wildlife and the pressures its ecosystems face.

Visitors of all ages explored Hong Kong's native wildlife at the education booths, with young participants keenly examining specimens up close under a stereo microscope

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The Art of Conservation

A standout feature was our first-ever "Ink × Conservation" workshop. Dr. Carmen Or, Manager, Conservation Research, translated her lifelong passion for traditional Chinese painting into a unique educational experience. This was a hands-on workshop where Carmen taught participants to use expressive brushwork to capture the delicate spirit of local species such as the Chinese Windmill butterfly and the Paradise Fish.

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Miss Nicole Kit, a local artist from Wildlife Illustrations Hong Kong, is painting a local species on a participant's hand at the Local Art & Craft Zone, bringing Hong Kong's native species to life creatively.

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The room was filled with quiet focus as art lovers—many picking up a brush for the first time—became absorbed in the stories behind each animal. By the end of the workshop, students had gained a fresh perspective on Hong Kong wildlife conservation, proving that a creative connection is a powerful tool for fostering genuine empathy for the natural world.

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Dr. Carmen Or demonstrates traditional Chinese ink painting techniques, capturing Bonelli's Eagle — one of the high-risk species highlighted in the State of Hong Kong Biodiversity 2025 report.

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Creative Joy and Community Connection

Beyond the discussions, the human element truly shone through in our interactive sessions. Families shared moments of laughter during a meet-and-greet with our mascot, Lutra. One of the most beloved activities was the hand-painting station, where participants infused their love for nature with personal creativity, proudly wearing paintings of local species on their arms and faces. These creative acts helped foster a personal connection to the environment that data alone cannot achieve.

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