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Magical Pinocchio LIghts Show at Debrecen Zoo

On the 18th of October, Debrecen Zoo will host a special event, where a magical multimedia exhibition and light show will open for the first time in a rural city, from 5:00 p.m. At the opening ceremony, Mayor László Papp will officially inaugurate the exhibition and the park's latest renewable energy investment, which will provide a quarter of the non-profit company's electricity consumption for the whole year, thus covering the entire renewable energy needs of the exhibition for half a year. Garden of Lights is a magical space with light installations and projections, transporting visitors to the world of Pinocchio. It's a great family attraction, combining fairy tales, technology, and creativity, creating unforgettable memories and connecting generations. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at early bird prices via this link. The exhibition is open from the 18th of October,2024 to the 2nd of March, 2025. It is worth reserving a minimum of one hour for a walk in the garden. More information about the lightshow can be found at this link. Date: 18 October, 2024 - 2 March, 2025 Location: Debrecen Zoo Source:dehir.hu, gardenoflights.com/en/

On Public Demand the Royal Opera House is returning to Apollo Cinema

Apollo Cinema Miklós u. 1, Debrecen, Hungary

As last year the audience can see a series of  Royal Ballet performances via live satellite replay screenings starting with Alice in Wonderland on the 20th of October. The latest shows will be on screen on the first Sunday after the live broadcast, at a family-friendly time, from 3:00 p.m. in a live satellite replay mode Tickets are available online and at the Apollo Cinema’s box office. Normal ticket: HUF 2700/ performance Children//Pensioner/Educator ticket: HUF  2200/ performance (Discount tickets can only be purchased in person at the box office.) 20 October, 2024, 3.00 p.m. ALICE IN WONDERLAND, ballet Running time: 205 minutes, with two intermissions Fall down the rabbit hole in the ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll's famous fairy tale.Travel with Alice to Wonderland and meet a host of eccentric characters in Christopher Wheeldon's uniquely spectacular family ballet. Tickets:https://jegy.apollomozi.hu/?jegyfoggalas&id=31607 15 December, 2024, 3.00 p.m. CINDERELLA, ballet Running time: 195 minutes, with two intermissions During Advent, the audience can fall into a magical world where even dreams come true with a little fairy dust! This colourful ballet by the founding choreographer of the Royal Ballet, Frederick Ashton, offers an unforgettable theatre experience for the whole family. Tickets:https://jegy.apollomozi.hu/?jegyfoggalas&id=31609 22 December, 2024, 3.00 […]

Programmes and sights at Debrecen Advent 2024

Debrecen Advent brings a spark of holiday spirit to the city, turning the main square into a stunning winter wonderland filled with magical Christmas lights! Find information about the programmes at various sights. Ice Rink Opening hours: 25 November - 23 December 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.for pre-registered groups 24 December  9:00 a.m.  - 4:00 p.m. 25 December 2024 - 30 December 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 31 December  - 1 January  (31 Dec) 9:00 a.m. - (1 Jan) 1:00 p.m. 1 January  10:00 a.m.  - 8:00 p.m.  2 January 2025 - 5 January 2025 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Entrance ticket: 1.500 HUF/person/person Accompanying ticket: 500 HUF/person/occasion Advent Corner - With the support of Krones 29 November  11:00  a.m. - 9:00 p.m.  Handicraft session 3:00 p.m.  - 6:00  p.m.“Kismaszat” Experience Workshop 1 December  11:00  a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Crafts session 3:00p.m.  - 6:00 p.m. Creative Experience Centre Debrecen 5 December  2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Meet Santa Claus 7 December 11:00  a.m. - 9:00 p.m.:00 Meet Santa Claus 11:00  a.m. - 2:30 p.m. , 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 8 December 11:00  a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Meet Santa Claus 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 […]

Christmas for Animals at the Zoo

Debrecen Zoo Ady Endre út 1, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary

On this day the Zoo celebrates the relationship between animals and their adopters. On the “Christmas for Animals” event they offer an exclusive programme for foster carers, which is by invitation only, but of course they welcome everyone on this special day. Exclusive program 10:00 a.m. - Arrival at the service  entrance 10:15  a.m.- Reception in the Meeting Room 10:30 a.m. - Presentation on the events of 2024 11:00  a.m. - Walk with the foster parents 12:00 p.m.  - Arrival at the Samburu Panoramic Terrace General program 10:00 . a.m - 2:00 p.m. - Crafts corner using natural and recycled materials (Gibbon House) 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. - Pony carriage 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Adoption and information point on the Samburu Panorama Terrace (+ mulled wine ) 1:00 p.m. - Meet and greet with Bán, the rockhopper penguin 1:30 p.m. - Artificial prey and environmental enrichment demonstration with Siberian tigers 2:30 p.m.  - Cumingi monitor lizard feeding (Palm House) Animals in holiday action 9:30 a.m.  -  Nile hippos' Christmas menu 10:00 a.m.  -  South American tapirs' festive snack 10:00 a.m.  -  Capuchin monkeys' Christmas meal 10:30 a.m. - Proboscis monkey bears' holiday snack 11:00  a.m. - Meerkats' […]