To celebrate the establishment of Ocean Park Conservation Foundation,
Hong Kong (OPCFHK) for thirteen years and to raise funds
for preserving wildlife and habitats in Asia, OPCFHK organized
the first "Conserve Our Nature" Charity Dinner on 30 May
2006. More than 150 guests shared a joyful night with Dr.
Patrick Ho, the Officiating Guest, and our Conservation
Ambassador, Mr. Andy Lau at the Bayview Restaurant in the
Ocean Park. The Foundation raised over HK$740,000 from
the event.
One
of the highlights of the dinner was the Ocean Theatre Show
featured with Andy. As the Foundation's Conservation Ambassador
for 13 years, Andy equipped himself as a trainer to perform
a spectacular marine show with dolphins and sea lion at Ocean
Theatre to thank the supporters of the Foundation. He was
the first artist to perform on the stage of the Ocean Theatre!

Guests were greeted by Ocean Park's Eagle Owl and Whiskers.
Guests then enjoyed an elegant champagne ride with a breath-taking
view of the South China Sea.
 
With the magnificent sunset and cheerful music, guests experienced
an amazing "Insect Encounter" with our "education ambassadors",
orchid mantis, grass hoppers, and scorpions at Terrace Cafe.
 
Guests were invited to join an exclusive Behind-the-Scene
Tour of Sea Jelly Spectacular and to enjoy a guided Atoll
Reef tour.

The dinner was kicked off by Ms Judy Chen, the Foundation's
Deputy Chair and Dr. Patrick Ho, the Secretary for Home Affairs.
Both of them gave opening speeches.
 
Dr. Gray A Williams, Honorary Director of The Swire Institute
of Marine Science, Department of Ecology and Biodiversity,
The University of Hong Kong, was invited on-stage with his
students, who participated in University Sponsorship Programme
in Wildlife Conservation sponsored by OPCFHK, to share their
experiences and gains from the programme.

The response of charity auction was overwhelming and over
$380,000 was raised for the 9 auction items. Our Conservation
Ambassador, Andy also sponsored a prize and hosted the first-part
of the auction which heightened the atmosphere of the night.
 
Approaching to the end of the dinner, Dr. Allan Zeman, Chairman
of Ocean Park, Professor Nora Tam, Chairman of OPCFHK and
Ms Suzanne M Gendron, Foundation Director, thanked all for
coming and concluded the dinner. Souvenirs were given to
guests to thank for their support.

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