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Aardman in June, Skånes Djurpark has recorded a significant increase in attendance, season ticket sales and received recognition beyond Swedish shores and borders. The animal park, acquired by the Lund group
Let’s hear it for the sheep! W
ho'd have thought a sheep could make such a difference? Since launching Shaun the Sheep Land in partnership with
become permanent residents”. “We are delighted that Shaun’s presence at Skånes
has had such a huge impact on visitor numbers,” adds Sean Clarke, head of rights and brand development at Aardman's UK headquarters. “We a re looking to replicate this success with other partners around the world.” Yet it is still Skånes Djurpark's unique collection of
(owners of Lunds Tivoli and Kongeparken in Norway) in 2014, welcomed over 125,000 guest s from Easter week in March through until the closing of the summer season on Sunday, August 14. Shaun the Sheep Land, its signature tractor ride (ridden by 100,000 guests), waterslides, water playground and also a new kids' farm all proved popular. We are not told how many passed through the
park's gates last year year, but managing director Kasper Schumacher certainly seems happy: “We are overwhelmed by the positive comments we have received from the visitors,” he says. “Shaun the Sheep and his herd feel incredibly comfortable in Skånes Djurpark and after a fantastic summer thave decided to
Nordic animals, and the chance to be connected to nature that constitute the special draw for many family visitors: “Our animal handlers and other staff are central to the enjoyment of a visit to our park,” highlights Schumacher. “We know that their effort of bringing visitors and animals into closer contact, and the sharing of their vast knowledge is highly appreciated”. Skånes will reopen for a special autumn season
between October 15 and November 6, when the entire park will be decorated in autumn colours and filled with pumpkins, scarecrows and more. There will be mysterious adventures, fairytale readings, marshmallow barbecuing, flying of owls, and other exciting autumn activities.
New Semnox syste offers play, ride and redeem functions at Saudi FEC
Astro Zone, the place to play at Astro Mall in Safwa, Saudi Arabia, has implemented a debit card system from Semnox. Families can enjoy the rides and games without handing over cash each time by swiping the cars in the RFID readers at each machine or attraction. The system helps business transparency and increases the productivity of the cashiers at the family
entertainment centre (FEC). The card also incorporate a redemption function for guests to collect points and redeem them to collect prizes while playing on the games machines. “We thank Astro Zone for choosing Semnox,” says the Indian company's sales manager, Shreyas
Rai. “We are seeing an increasing number of customers in the Middle East show interest in our products andservices looking at our speed of implementation and our 24/7 customer service offered post the implementation. Our strong partnership with Warehouse of Games [UAE] is also helping us bag new installations in this region.”
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Sundancer by Sunkid
The principal behind this new attraction from Sunkid follows in the footsteps of the traditional family rides produced by the company's Heege division: minimal space requirements with medium capacity and maximum fun. In common with existing Heege attractions like the Butterfly, Luna Loop and Nautic Jet, passengers on Sundancer control the ride pattern themselves using interactive controls. Just like a planet orbiting around the sun and on its axis, the
4-seater ride vehicles spins along its circular path (based on the same circular track as Luna Loop), tilting as it goes. The greater the circumferential speed, as determined by the riders, the further the seats tilt out. Sundancer can ride up to 160 passengers an hour and,
depending on local regulations, requires no operator to get it started; only a supervisor within sight and earshot (or possibly CCTV). Bespoke theming is available. Can't quite your head around the concept? See the ride for
yourself at this month's Euro Attractions Show in Barcelona on booth #1016.
14 Deltrain's new Vision
This urban train from Portuguese people mover specialist Deltrain has been up and running since April in the French city of Lyon. Named Vision, the new model is based around a Land Rover chassis and features a 2.2L diesel 122hp/360Nm/Euro 5 engine, an automatic gearbox, power steering and 4-wheel drive. The 17-seater fibreglass cabin comes complete with tinted windows, anti-shock drawbars and pneumatic suspension for added passenger comfort. “Vision combines modernity with ergonomics, totally innovating the concept of tourist train,” says a
Deltrain spokesperson. “By breaking up with the rail train imitation and by standing up with a bold design, Vision offers unmistakable style that is fully in keeping with its name.” Each train is supplied with
a three year guarantee. Multiple c ustom features are available. “Every time a client has a particular request is a challenge for us and we never refuse to do it,” adds the spokesperson.
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