Cigoland is specifically themed around the white stork, a symbolic bird of the Alsace region.
The park incorporates an 'Alsatian farm' area to educate visitors on local agricultural history.
It operates as a sanctuary, actively participating in the preservation and reintroduction of white storks in Alsace.
Cigoland is an amusement park in Kintzheim dedicated to the local Alsatian culture and the white stork. The park features a focus on wildlife education alongside traditional amusement rides like roller coasters, carousels, and mini-trains. It is designed primarily for families with young children, offering an environment that blends natural discovery with mechanical entertainment. Visitors can observe storks in their native habitat within the park grounds. The site emphasizes regional heritage through its thematic layout and animal attractions. It serves as an educational center for regional biodiversity in addition to its function as an amusement venue.
The elevated observation deck overlooking the main stork nesting colony.
Bring sun protection as the park has large open areas with limited natural shade.
Check the schedule for the stork feeding times to get a closer look at the birds.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the park grounds are expansive and largely unpaved.
Do not attempt to feed the storks or other animals with outside human food.
Open seasonally from late March through early November; closed during the winter months.
Maintain respectful distance from the stork nesting areas and follow posted quiet zones near animal habitats.
