Yorkshire Wildlife Park festive illuminations to get a second life through Doncaster auction
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The auction includes more than 200 lots of themed lanterns and outdoor displays
South Yorkshire residents can bid for dinosaurs, giraffes and Santa’s sleigh as Yorkshire Wildlife Park refreshes winter illuminations
Selected surplus winter illuminations from Yorkshire Wildlife Park are being sold through Doncaster-based NCM, as the attraction clears the way to introduce brand new festive displays for 2026.
The auction includes more than 200 lots of themed lanterns and outdoor displays, previously used as part of Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s popular winter light events.
The much-loved pieces are now surplus to requirements and will be replaced with new illuminations, giving local residents, venues and event organisers the chance to give them a second life.
The catalogue includes a wide range of festive and themed displays, from Santa, his reindeer and sleigh to giraffes, rhinos, sea lions, dinosaurs, astronauts, flowers, frogs, butterflies and more.
John Minion, CEO of Yorkshire Wildlife Park, said: “Our winter light events have become a much-loved part of our seasonal programme, and we’re already planning brand new displays for 2026.
“These selected illuminations are now surplus to requirements, so working with NCM gives them the chance to be enjoyed again, whether that’s at another venue, a community display or even in someone’s front garden.
“Reuse and responsible recycling are important to us, and this is a positive way to make sure these displays can continue to bring joy elsewhere.
“Our team are already working hard on this year’s event, and the new theme and dates for our Winter Illuminations will be revealed very soon.”
Amy Rutherford, Partnerships Lead at NCM, added: “This is a really fun local auction, and definitely one of the more unusual ones we’ve handled.
“It’s a great opportunity for venues, event organisers and Doncaster residents to pick up something that has already brought a lot of joy to visitors, and give it a new home.
“If you want your festive display to be the one everyone talks about this year, a light-up dinosaur or giraffe should do the job.”
The auction is being managed by NCM and ends July 2 from 1pm, with all lots located in Doncaster.
You can register to bid online and view the full catalogue here.
If you want to book tickets to the park you can find them online here.