China Light Festival 2025, Cologne Zoo

An annual event, an illumination of animals is displayed in Cologne Zoo in Winter. It was a drizzly, cold evening, but there was Glühwein available.

A brightly lit dragon sculpture sits near a sign that reads ZOO, with silhouettes of an elephant and a giraffe above it, seen during nighttime.

Several illuminated giraffe sculptures are arranged along a wet pathway at night, each with a distinct pose.

A large illuminated installation depicting Noah’s Ark with various pairs of glowing animal figures surrounding the ark at night.

A brightly lit goat figure with a red blanket featuring a Hennes IX logo stands in front of wooden structures against a backdrop of colorful lights.

A group of illuminated praying mantis sculptures stands against a dark background, surrounded by colorful, glowing plants.

Colorful, illuminated sculptures of marine creatures and plants create a vibrant scene at night.

Large, illuminated sculptures of three elephants stand surrounded by glowing green foliage on a wet surface.

A vibrant lantern festival display features a giant frog surrounded by illuminated insects, flowers, and mushrooms.

Three illuminated flamingo sculptures are displayed on a grassy area at night.

A pair of illuminated, sculptural lions made of light features are surrounded by glowing green leaves and flowers, creating a vibrant nighttime display.

A colorful, illuminated sculpture of an anteater is positioned next to vibrant oversized flowers on a pathway.

Two illuminated swan sculptures are surrounded by vibrant lotus flowers on a dark background.

Colorful and intricately designed fish-shaped lanterns illuminate a nighttime display with a large, ornate central fish and surrounding coral-like structures.

Glowing, large illuminated flower sculptures line a pathway at night.

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