Serengeti-Park — "Nature's Wonders" Light Festival

Winter Season Light Festival

With the "Nature's Wonders" light festival, Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen opens its own winter season. While the regular park takes a break from November, the front section is transformed into a light park, attracting visitors for over four months – from November 6th, 2026, to February 28th, 2027. The concept aligns with the international wave of light parks that have become popular in zoos and botanical gardens worldwide in recent years.

Seven Themed Worlds Over 2 Kilometers

The circular trail is 2 kilometers long and leads through seven themed worlds, each staging a different natural motif. Over 1,000 light installations and more than 10,000 LEDs turn trees, bushes, paths, and squares into luminous visual worlds. Animal motifs – elephants, giraffes, birds, butterflies – alternate with plant motifs, landscape installations, and abstract light sculptures.

Christmas Express

From December 18th to 28th, 2026, the "Christmas Express," an illuminated festive procession, will travel through the park. Families can experience the light installations from a different perspective on a short ride. This offering is particularly popular with children and is included in the admission price.

Opening Days and Times

The light festival is open from Thursday to Sunday and daily during Lower Saxony school holidays. Opening hours are from 1:30 PM to 9 PM. The park is still bright in the early hours, and the full effect of the lights unfolds after dark. Families with young children often visit during the earlier hours, while adults and couples prefer the evening.

Ticket Prices

Admission is €14.50 for children aged 3 to 6 and €23.50 for adults. Children under 3 enter for free. Family tickets and discounted tickets for specific groups are available on the park's website.