Application Method

Ocean Park Academy Hong Kong (OPAHK) programmes are available from Mondays to Saturdays, from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021, except public holidays.
 
Applications for 1 September 2020 to 30 June 2021 begin at 12:00 noon on 17 August 2020. For programmes in July and August 2021, applications begin at 12:00 noon on 1 March 2021.
 
All applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. You are strongly recommended to submit your application at least 6 months prior to your proposed visiting date.

1. Application forms can be downloaded from our website and submitted by fax to 2518 8665.
2. Each programme requires a minimum number of participants and has a maximum capacity. Please refer to corresponding webpages for details of your preferred programme.
3. Schools are required to choose at least one programme theme for each student.
4. Applicants will be notified of the application result and receive the Payment Notice within 10 working days upon our receipt of the duly completed application form. Please contact our staff at 3923 2323 (select the language and press [4]) if you do not receive any notification.
5. Please follow the instructions on the Payment Notice to complete the payment. Payment Method ( ✓– Applicable; ✕ – Not applicable):

   Number of days prior to visiting day when applying	Payment Due Date	Credit Card	Bank Transfer	Cheque
   10 to 14 days	On the issue date of Payment Notice	✓	✕	✕
   15 to 45 days	Within 7 days after issuance of Payment Notice	✓	✓	✕
   46 days or above	Within 30 days after issuance of Payment Notice	✓	✓	✓

6. The payment must be settled by the payment due date upon receipt of the Payment Notice.
7. A Confirmation Letter will be sent to the school by email or fax after the payment is duly received and confirmed by OPAHK. The receipt will be issued on the visiting day for collection.

1. The programmes are only available for schools classified under the school level of Education Bureau of the HKSAR Government as “kindergartens”, “primary schools” or “secondary schools” (including special schools among these school levels), and not available for schools classified as “others”.
2. Participants of the programmes must be the registered students at the school indicated on the application form.
3. All programmes are conducted in Cantonese, English or Putonghua and the requests should be indicated on the application form.
4. Participants of the Teacher Day Camp must be teachers of the schools classified under the school levels mentioned above.
5. If the payment cannot be settled by the payment due date or if the application is not duly completed, OPAHK reserves the right to cancel the application.
6. Tickets can only be used on the date of validation. No refund or rescheduling will be made after confirmation.
7. Participants must be punctual in arriving at the designated gathering locations or exhibits. Latecomers will not be entertained, and the programme cannot be extended beyond the scheduled time.
8. School Outreach Support Service and all Nature+ programmes, including Local Eco-Walker and Outbound Eco Study Tours, are only applicable to schools which have participated in the in-park education programmes of OPAHK within 3 academic years.
9. Participants may bring in baby food and a reasonable quantity of food and beverages for personal consumption.
10. Baggage and bulky item over the size of 56cm x 36cm x 23cm are not allowed in any attractions or exhibits inside the Park. You may store them at our Baggage Rental Counter (next to the Stroller and Wheelchair Rental Counter at Aqua City, Waterfront).
11. All photos and videos taken at Ocean Park are not allowed for commercial use without prior approval from Ocean Park Corporation. Admission to the Park signifies your permission and agreement for Ocean Park to take and use your photographs and videos for educational and promotional purposes.
12. Applicants are not allowed to advertise in the name of "Ocean Park Corporation" or "Ocean Park Academy Hong Kong" without prior approval from Ocean Park Corporation.
13. Students participating in specific programmes might need to take the Ocean Express to the gathering locations or exhibits on their own.
14. In the occurrence of the following events, OPAHK will reschedule the visits for schools affected to a new date within a month of the affected day:
    ．The Hong Kong Observatory issues Red or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal, or;
    ．The Hong Kong Observatory issues Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal Number 3 or higher, or;
    ．The Education Bureau announces class suspension of all schools.
15. Programme contents and dates are subject to change or cancellation depending on animal and weather conditions. Animal education demonstrations and rides experience may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Programme contents may be subject to change without prior notice.
16. When the Hong Kong Observatory issues an Amber Rainstorm Warning Signals, animal demonstrations in specific programmes are subject to change or cancellation, the programmes include Dolphin Tracking Trilogy, Sea Lion’s Got Talent, Insightful Journey with Dolphins, Coastal Explorers, Workplace Visits to Ocean Park (Marine Mammal Training and Husbandry) and Interactive Theatre.
17. Ocean Park may suspend the operation and/or close any facilities for renovation work.
18. All guests must comply with Ocean Park bylaws, safety rules, and the Park’s Rules and Regulations which are accessible at the entrance and other locations throughout Ocean Park. Ocean Park shall be under no liability or responsibility for any loss of any kind or any damage to any property of any person in the Park.
19. Ocean Park reserves the right to make the final decision on application procedure and approval.

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Ocean Park Academy Hong Kong (OPAHK) programmes are available from Mondays to Saturdays, from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021, except public holidays.
 
Applications for 1 September 2020 to 30 June 2021 begin at 12:00 noon on 17 August 2020. For programmes in July and August 2021, applications begin at 12:00 noon on 1 March 2021.
 
All applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. You are strongly recommended to submit your application at least 6 months prior to your proposed visiting date.
 

1. Application forms can be downloaded from our website and submitted by fax to 2518 8665.
2. The capacity for students in each programme is 15 – 30.
3. Applicants are required to choose at least one programme theme for each student.
4. Applicants will be notified of the application result and receive the Payment Notice within 14 working days upon our receipt of the duly completed application form. Please contact our staff at 3923 2323 (select the language and press [4]) if you do not receive any notification.
5. Please follow the instructions on the Payment Notice to complete the payment. Payment Method (✓ – Applicable; ✕ – Not applicable):

   Number of days prior to visiting day when applying	Payment Due Date	Credit Card	Bank Transfer	Cheque
   10 to 14 days	On the issue date of Payment Notice	✓	✕	✕
   15 to 45 days	Within 7 days after issuance of Payment Notice	✓	✓	✕
   46 days or above	Within 30 days after issuance of Payment Notice	✓	✓	✓

6. The payment must be settled by the payment due date upon receipt of the Payment Notice.
7. A Confirmation Letter will be sent to the organisation by email or fax after the payment is duly received and confirmed by OPAHK. The receipt will be issued on the visiting day for collection.

1. The programme is only available for charitable institutions and trusts of a public character which are exempt from tax under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.
2. All programmes are conducted in Cantonese, English or Putonghua and the requests should be indicated on the application form.
3. If the payment cannot be settled before the payment due date or if the application is not duly completed, OPAHK reserves the right to cancel the application.
4. Tickets can only be used on the date of validation. No refund or rescheduling will be made after confirmation.
5. Participants must be punctual in arriving at the designated gathering locations or exhibits. Latecomers will not be entertained, and the programme cannot be extended beyond the scheduled time.
6. Participants may bring in baby food and a reasonable quantity of food and beverages for personal consumption.
7. Baggage and bulky item over the size of 56cm x 36cm x 23cm are not allowed in any attractions or exhibits inside the Park. You may store them at our Baggage Rental Counter (next to the Stroller and Wheelchair Rental Counter at Aqua City, Waterfront).
8. All photos and videos taken at Ocean Park are not allowed for commercial use without prior approval from Ocean Park Corporation. Admission to the Park signifies your permission and agreement for Ocean Park to take and use your photographs and videos for educational and promotional purposes.
9. Applicants are not allowed to advertise in the name of "Ocean Park Corporation" or "Ocean Park Academy Hong Kong" without prior approval from Ocean Park Corporation.
10. Students participating in specific programmes might need to take the Ocean Express to the gathering locations or exhibits on their own.
11. In the occurrence of the following events, OPAHK will reschedule the visits for organisations affected to a new date within a month of the affected day:
    ．The Hong Kong Observatory issues Red or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal, or; 
    ．The Hong Kong Observatory issues Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal Number 3 or higher, or;
    ．The Education Bureau announces class suspension of all schools or the Social Welfare Department announces the closure of all welfare service units of the department, all child care centres and centres providing after school care programmes.
12. Programme contents and dates are subject to change or cancellation depending on animal and weather conditions. Programme contents may be subject to change without prior notice.
13. Ocean Park may suspend the operation and/or close any facilities for renovation work.
14. All guests must comply with Ocean Park bylaws, safety rules, and the Park’s Rules and Regulations which are available at the entrances and/or other appropriate locations throughout Ocean Park. Ocean Park shall be under no liability or responsibility for any loss of any kind or any damage to any property of any person in the Park.
15. Ocean Park reserves the right to make the final decision on application procedure and approval.