SEA LIFE Birmingham is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Entertainments Group. This group also includes Legoland parks, Gardaland, and Heide Park. Each aquarium is designed as a circular route and displays animals in a classic environment.

The Mecklenburg seaside resort of Bansin on the island of Usedom is home to what is probably Germany's smallest zoo, TropenZoo Bansin, which opened in 1970. Around 150 animals from 70 species, including ring-tailed parakeets, iguanas, tortoises, snakes,

Aquatica San Antonio is located right next to Seaworld San Antonio on the north-eastern edge of the city of San Antonio in the centre of Texas. San Antonio is the economic and cultural centre of South Texas and, with its 1.4 million inhabitants, is one

St John's Festival - the festival of joy

Once a year - usually on the first weekend in July - Eschwege is "in a state of emergency" at the St John's Festival. For five days, all life in the town is centred on this traditional festival, and the

The Irma West Children's and Local History Festival in Hechingen is much more than just an ordinary fair – it is the emotional heart of the town's calendar of events and one of the most traditional celebrations at the foot of Hohenzollern Castle. Named

The Spanish theme park Tivoli World is the largest theme park on the Costa del Sol. The park offers something for every age group with over 30 attractions. In addition to roller coasters and carousels, many different shows take place in the park.

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The fairground stretches across Postelstraat and Speelheuvelplein, where the numerous rides and stalls create a lively and inviting atmosphere. Here you will find a mix of fast-paced, modern attractions that get the adrenaline pumping and traditional

In Vysoké Tatry in the north of Slovakia, you will find the Tatrabob Tatranska Lomnica alpine coaster, which opened in 2004. The 650 metre long coaster from the MND Group promises a speedy descent thanks to its twelve steep bends and a speed of up to 35

The tranquil municipality of Houthalen-Helchteren is located less than 15 kilometres north of Hasselt on the E314 from Aachen to Brussels. The Dutch city of Maastricht is 28 kilometres to the south-east and Brussels around 72 kilometres to the

The Kreischa Fair is a traditional folk festival in the municipality of Kreischa, south of Dresden, which looks back on a long and impressive history. It has developed from a simple market place into one of the most important festivals in the region.

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