Ocean Park Corporation has announced that Ocean Park theme park in Hong Kong has already surpassed last year’s annual attendance record of 4,030,000 visitors.

To celebrate, the theme park awarded the 4,030,001 guest through the gates of Ocean Park with a lifetime pass, valid for 4,030,001 visits

Company chair, Dr Zeman, thanked the Hong Kong Tourism Board for boosting overseas visits to the island.

Zeman said: “This record attendance holds special significance for us, as Ocean Park will celebrate its 30th anniversary in January 2007. We plan to develop more events and attractions in the near future.” Details: www.oceanpark.com.hk

Photograph: A member of the Chan family became the 4,030,001 guest of the Hong Kong theme park