A regional zoo in Northern Europe turned its quietest season into its most profitable — without building a single permanent structure. Here is the full story, from brief to switch-on.
The zoo's winter attendance was less than 30% of summer peak. The team needed a night attraction that would draw families after dark, without heavy fixed infrastructure or a large capital budget.
We delivered a 1.2 km trail of large-scale animal lantern scenes — species matched to the zoo's collection, engineered for winter weather and crowd flow, installed and tested in 18 days.
Night attendance rose 40% above forecast, average dwell time reached 3.5 hours, and the trail was renewed for a second season. Visitor photos became the zoo's most effective marketing.
Data source: confidential client report, Winter 2025/26 — published with permission






| Trail Length | 1.2 km walkable path |
|---|---|
| Number of Scenes | 24 animal lantern scenes + 1 entrance arch |
| Largest Figure | 6 m giraffe lantern |
| Frame Material | Galvanised Q235 steel, anti-rust treated |
| Fabric | Fire-retardant silk, UV-stable, IP65-rated |
| Lighting | 24V low-voltage LED, warm white + accent RGB |
| Power Distribution | 6 distributed junction boxes, RCD-protected |
| Wind Rating | 8 Beaufort, ground-anchored base plates |
| Install Team | 4 technicians, 18 days on-site |
| Shipping | 3 × 40ft containers, DDP to destination port |
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