65th anniversary year of the Kleve Zoo

About 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KLEVE ZOO

On the occasion of the 65th anniversary year of the Kleve Zoo, China Lights will thrill Kleve for the first time from February 10 to March 30, 2024! Look forward to Chinese lantern art, which brings exotic ambiance to the Lower Rhine using thousands of LEDs. Illuminated animals, mystical creatures, and Chinese dragons await you daily from 6-9 PM. With its own lighting of the Playmore Fantasy Adventure Playground and numerous interactive elements, China Lights at Kleve Zoo is the event for the whole family.

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