Do you know that some species of animals and plants are being threatened by unlawful trade? What can you do to help protect these endangered species?

To find out more about the endangered species, please visit our Endangered Species Museum which is located on the fifth floor of our school campus with a floor area of about 40 square metres.

The Museum was opened in September 2018 with the aim to enhance public awareness of protection of endangered species. There are over 150 specimens of a wide range of endangered species on display, including fur skins, leather products, Chinese medicines, plants and live pets, divided into 4 zones.

There are two exhibition cabinets in Zone A which display specimens of endangered species and their processed products, mainly traditional Chinese medicines.

Zone B houses two exhibition cabinets which display the furs and skins of endangered species, ivory, skins of crocodiles, pythons, hippopotamus teeth and beaks of hornbill.

Zone C focuses on marine species captured by humans such as coral reefs and seahorses.

One highlight in Zone C is a giant clam which weighs 40 kg. Giant clams are the largest of all mollusks. They grow 5 cm a year. The pearls they produce are one of the rarest organic gemstones and are seen as one of the seven treasures in Buddhism. The giant clam in the Museum was at least 50 years old before it died. The length of the recorded largest giant clam was 2.5 m and its auction price was 28 million RMB (approximately 30.63 million HKD).

Zone D contains four exhibition cabinets that feature specimens, raw materials and processed products of endangered species. Some displays include a tortoise, a crocodile, ivory, rhino teeth, turtle shell bracelets and leather products.