After the zoo was closed in 1972 following a devastating storm, the showman Hans-Jürgen Tiemann bought the land and opened a small amusement park in 1978 (with the contractual requirement to maintain Heidenhof Chapel as well as the keeping of native animals).

1979 saw the first dolphin show, for which they built a large domed roof a year later (after the 2008 season, the dolphinarium was closed due to protests).

Hans-Jürgen Tiemann still has influence in the park by shares and as an advisory director of the Tussauds Group.

[2][3] The Tussauds Group as a separate entity ceased to exist, and was merged into the Blackstone-owned Merlin Entertainments, which has since operated the Park.

The following composers have had their music played at the park: Graham Smart, Ian Habgood, David Buckley, Crispin Merrell, IMAscore and John Sanderson.

This indoor horror maze has 7 different scenes in the 300 sq m building with plenty of special effects and live actors as well.

Sits on the former wildwasserbhan log flume station Five shows are available each day at Heide Park, these are;