First sighted at Shan Pui River in the northwest New Territories in November 2003, the then juvenile salt water crocodile is suspected to have been an illegal pet dumped into the river. She was caught by AFCD staff after seven months and named ‘Pui Pui’ — a name chosen out of 1,600 entries in a territory-wide contest, which means ‘the precious one’ and echoes the name of the river where it was found.
Visitors of Hong Kong Wetland Park can head to her beautifully landscaped 72-square-metre outdoor enclosure for a chance to spot her up close.