Cool adventures for kids in the comfort of shopping malls! Get close encounters with “wild” animals and real fireflies, enter the wonderful world of children’s favourite storybook illustrator Eric Carle, immerse in Thailand and Japan’s beloved comic book character Mamuang, and shop at the time-limited Japanese Harry Potter boutique!
In West Kowloon, Olympian City and STAYFUN present “Animal Care Intern”, the first stop of its Asian tour. Children aged 4 to 10 will have fun learning how to take care of six “wild” animals – the giraffe, African elephant, hippopotamus, giant panda, koala and kangaroo – across four interactive zones.
These life-sized installations, such as the hippopotamus, are made at a scale of 1:1. The kinetic adult giraffe installation towers at 4.5 metres while the adult African elephant, not only moves but also emits sounds, measures 2.8 metres in height. Even the baby pandas weigh and feel like real ones!
With ecologist and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Lingnan University Professor Sung Yik-hei as the consultant of the programme, children “interns” will be given a staff card and uniform to “work”.
Upon completion of all the tasks, an official animal carer certificate and a HK$50 Olympian City dining coupon will be awarded, plus the chance to win Ocean Park Hong Kong admission tickets and a night’s stay at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong. Get your “Animal Care Intern” tickets exclusively on Klook.
In the meantime, at Ma On Shan’s MOSTown, “The World of Eric Carle” revisits the magical scenes from three of Eric Carle’s classical children’s books: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Lonely Firefly, and 10 Little Rubber Ducks. Take pics in the photo zones, play interactive games, buy Eric Carle’s books and merchandize, and visit a special eye-opening exhibition of Hong Kong’s rarest species of fireflies!
Created in collaboration with the local Firefly Conservation Foundation, the Glowing Garden unveils the secret life of these glowing bugs. Don’t miss Hong Kong’s only “Fireflies Interactive Lab” where you can observe live fireflies in an indoor setting that mimics their natural habitat!
Meanwhile in Causeway Bay, Hysan Place presents Hong Kong’s first-ever “hy! & Seek” campaign featuring Wisut Ponnimit, the comic artist gone viral in Thailand and Japan with Mamuang, the character with her innocent, adorable and gently healing charm.
As you explore Mamuang’s playful photo ops, satisfy both your trendy and coffee cravings at “FINDING YOU FINDING ME” pop-up store by DJ Ah Jeng’s own brand “Ah Jeng’s Coffee Club” with Mamuang, featuring an exclusive array of co-branded merchandise and lifestyle products. Try out the multisensory Healing Zone, replete with Mamuang’s new creations, inspiring quotes and a whiff of fragrance from selected scent brands for a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle.
Finally, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, “Harry Potter - Mahou Dokoro” overseas pop-up store is open in Hysan Place until 15 September. Potterheads, don’t miss out on over 100 popular items from both the Harry Potter series and Fantastic Beasts!
