An animal caretaker presents a sloth to members of the media at the new "Sloth and Friends Studio" in Ocean Park, Hong Kong on Aug 3, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)

Ocean Park has opened a new animal exhibit that aims to enhance the public’s awareness of endangered species nearing extinction.

At the Sloth and Friends Studio, visitors can witness how a sloth is fed, discover mysterious ball pythons, or wonder at macaws and a kinkajou at daily-designated time slots.

The gallery also features animal paintings created by AI of endangered species listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

China Daily’s Calvin Ng took these photos during a media tour on Thursday.

An animal caretaker presents a kinkajou to members of the media at the new "Sloth and Friends Studio" in Ocean Park, Hong Kong on Aug 3, 2023. (CALVIN NG / CHINA DAILY)