CHINA LIGHTS at Cologne Zoo

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It’s the 165-year anniversary of the Cologne Zoo. The scene of the zoo’s establishment will be reappeared. That animals in the sky, on the land and in the water need to be preserved is the theme forever.

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China Lights Festival at Zoo Cleves

Kleve, Germany

Step into a glowing wonderland at Tiergarten Kleve! From illuminated animals to mystical creatures and legendary dragons, this festival brings magic to the Lower Rhine. Thousands of handcrafted lanterns and LEDs transform the zoo into an unforgettable night-time experience for the whole family.

Opening time: 10-10-2025 to 30-11-2025

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Return of the Giants

Halle, Germany

Travel back 65 million years and witness the rise of giant mammals and birds after the dinosaurs. With 300 life-sized replicas, including mammoths and marsupials as big as rhinos, this exhibition brings to life the giants of a prehistoric tropical Europe and beyond. A must-see for any time traveler!

Opening time: 2024-12-12 to 2025-03-09.

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