Between the two cities of Wollongong and Sydney, just off Helensburgh on the east coast of the Australian continent lies Symbio Wildlife Park. Conveniently located at the top of the Illawarra escarpment, just minutes from Stanwell Park Beach, the

DierenPark Amersfoort is located northeast of Utrecht in the Netherlands in the medium-sized Dutch city of Amersfoort. Since 1948, the zoo has been home to a large number of exotic animal species on 20 hectares. Divided into the areas De Savanne / Die

Ahoy, landlubbers! Although it's still a good 60 kilometres to the Mediterranean, with only a 5-minute drive to Avignon, Pirate Land is a popular destination in Rochefort-du-Gard for all dock swallows, pirates and those who want to become a pirate. The

If you've always wanted to drive to Africa, South America and Asia, then a trip to Aywaille in Belgium, just under 30 kilometers south of Liège, is enough. While kangaroos from Australia hop through the steppe, you can see giraffes and rhinos nibbling

The SEA LIFE Blackpool on the lake promenade is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route

Over the first weekend in September, Lübbecke celebrates in a big way, then it's the Blasheim Market. With many attractive rides and a great party atmosphere, visitors are attracted to the grounds. Of course, there is also a varied gastronomy.

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At the end of April, it's finally that time of year again in Verdun, when the fairgrounds just a stone's throw from the Les Poilus de Verdun Historical Military Museum are filled with fairground attractions. Over the 16 days, 27 showmen with their rides

In 1937 the Straubing zoo opened on an area of 18 hectares. Over 200 animal species live here in several facilities and animal houses. The Straubing zoo takes part in conservation breeding programs and stocks Bali starlings, bison and African penguins.

Less than 20 kilometres from Germany's oldest city, Trier, which borders directly on Luxembourg, there is a lot to experience in the small village of Riol on the Roman wine route by the lake. Not only can alpacas be stroked, but you can play golf or

Mirabilandia near Ravenna is a nice amusement park for the whole family.

As befits an amusement park in warm areas, it also has some rides on offer that can get you really wet.

From 1996 to 2006 the park belonged to the Löffelhardt family (Phantasialand),