In Peoria, Illinois, the Glen Oak Zoo was opened in 1955, then renamed Peoria Zoo in 2009. A smaller area of just under 6ha is offset by a selection of around 100 animal species. With the construction of its African exhibit, the zoo doubled its original

A good 65 kilometres east of Australia's southernmost city, Melbourne, lies Healesville Sanctuary, which opened in 1934 under the name Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary and was later renamed. This zoo specialises in native animals and is home to, among

In the centre of the square city of Mannheim in Baden-Württemberg, in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, you will find Luisenpark, which is the largest park in the city and is divided into two parts. The attractive park grounds, consisting of more

The Spremberger Heimatfest in August, with over 30,000 visitors every year, has a high status in the south of Brandenburg among the folk festivals in the region and beyond. The unique island and valley location of the town is what makes Spremberg/Grodk

In addition to many attractive rides, there is of course also a tasty treat for the palate and a great supporting programme. This includes a big raffle, an afternoon for senior citizens with a colourful music programme and even a backstage tour of the

The amusement park opened as early as 1966 and has been expanded more and more over the years. In the meantime, it has set several records, including the longest roller coaster in the world, "Steel Dragon 2000" with a length of 2479 meters. There are

On an area of 22 hectares, the Hanover Zoo houses about 2150 animals from 181 species. The zoo was already opened on May 4, 1865 and has been renovated many times. In the meantime, seven themed worlds have been created, which show the natural habitat and

The fair in Kelmis is much more than just a folk festival; it is a festive event that puts the entire community in a cheerful mood. Every autumn, Kelmis' Galmeiplatz square is transformed into a vibrant centre full of lights and sounds.

As soon as you

In the Upper Bavarian district of Weilheim-Schongau, about 18 km south of Landsberg am Lech and about 27 km east of Marktoberdorf, you will find the Schongau Fairytale Forest and Animal Park, which opened in 1965. On the family-friendly and barrier-free

In 1937 the NaturZoo was opened in Rheine in the Münsterland region. Around 100 animal species live on an area of 13 hectares. The first accessible monkey forest was opened here as the first zoo in Germany. You will also find large accessible aviaries