(eap) Zoo Zurich has refreshed its brand identity to highlight its role as a science-led conservation organization. Species conservation, habitat protection, research and education are set to shape its public image going forward. The new motto, (...) read more
(eap) To mark tomorrow’s German Unity Day (3 October), the Deutschlandmuseum in Berlin is presenting an unusual exhibit: what at first glance appears to be an ordinary loaf of farmhouse bread. What makes it special is that it was bought just a few (...) read more
(eap) AquaSpa Soest – the sauna and wellness facilities at the AquaFun Soest leisure pool complex in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany – is expanding its wellness and health offering with professionally guided ice bathing workshops. A dedicated ice (...) read more
(eap) US-based Sphere Entertainment Co. and Disguise, a global provider of visual technology for live events, location-based entertainment and virtual production, have announced a multi-year partnership to develop advanced technologies specifically (...) read more
(eap) The Hanover Adventure Zoo in Germany is continuing to expand its own solar power generation: Three carports with solar roofs are currently being built in the zoo’s parking lot, which together are expected to generate approximately 55,800 kWh (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Wildpark Lüneburger Heide near Nindorf-Hanstedt is planning several major investments in its visitor offering and operational infrastructure by spring 2027. Several million euros are to be invested in projects including a new play (...) read more
(eap) Six Flags has announced the permanent closure of the “X2” Extreme Coaster at California’s Six Flags Magic Mountain. The 4th Dimension coaster, manufactured by Arrow Dynamics, originally opened in 2002 as the prototype “X”. In 2008, the ride (...) read more
(eap) A new Karls Erlebnis-Dorf opened in Oberhausen, Germany, near Westfield Centro just this summer – the group’s first-ever location in North Rhine-Westphalia (see EAP 5/2026). Today, owner Robert Dahl was pleased to announce the next major (...) read more
(eap) Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and the accompanying Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum officially opened in the heart of Nashville, the “Music City”, yesterday. Developed in collaboration between the recently deceased country music icon Dolly (...) read more
(eap) The US-based Aquatic Development Group (ADG), specialising in the design, construction and technical equipment of water parks and wave pools, has announced an expansion of its management team. Three employees are moving to the next level of (...) read more
(eap) Merlin Entertainments and video game developer Mojang Studios have revealed further details about the new “Minecraft World”, which is currently under development at the UK Chessington World of Adventures Resort. As has now been announced, a (...) read more
(eap) Around two and a half years after the devastating fire, the new Oceana water park at Sweden’s Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg is visibly taking shape. The pools are filling with water, the first attractions are being brought into (...) read more
(eap) “Winnie-the-Pooh” is celebrating his 100th anniversary this year! To mark the occasion, visitors to London Zoo, which was once home to the bear “Winnipeg”, who inspired the name of Winnie-the-Pooh, will be able to explore an adventure trail (...) read more
(eap) From 9 October to 29 November 2026, Germany’s Zoo Schwerin will premiere its “Wild Lights” festival. The new event will feature numerous light-art installations in the shape of animals and plants, creating a special atmosphere throughout the (...) read more
(eap) The latest edition of the European trade show for the attractions industry, IAAPA Expo Europe, ended at Excel London just a few hours ago – and according to the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA), the event’s (...) read more
(eap) Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, is honoring one of Switzerland’s most significant and beloved artists in a very special way: Starting today, in the amusement park’s Swiss-themed area, visitors can experience the life’s work of cabaret artist, (...) read more
(eap) Germany’s Kristall Palm Beach spa and leisure pool complex in Stein near Nuremberg is welcoming its first guests to its extensively modernised sauna world today. The sauna area at the Bavarian facility underwent a redesign over a period of (...) read more
(eap) This summer, a new themed playground opened at Tove Jansson Park in Katajanokka, a district of Helsinki. The facility is a central part of an extensive renovation of the city park, which took around two and a half years to prepare. Under the (...) read more
(eap) British company Crystal Display Systems Limited (CDS), which specialises in displays, touchscreens and customised monitor solutions, has acquired Munich-based Display & Control (D&C). Through the acquisition, CDS aims to combine the technical (...) read more
(eap) Under the slogan “20 Years of Horror – 10 Years of TRAUMATICA”, Germany’s Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort is celebrating a double anniversary around Halloween this year. What began in 2007 with the “Terenzi Horror Nights” continued in 2017 with a (...) read more
