Based on a first zoo from 1770, the first zoo was opened in 1972 under the Franco government in the Spanish capital Madrid. In 1997, the zoo was sold to Parques Reunidos, which operates the Weltvogelpark Walsrode, Movie Park Germany and Tropical Island

The Porz Island Festival is a popular festival in the Cologne region that takes place from Father's Day (Ascension Day) to Sunday. It is a cultural and musical event that attracts thousands of visitors. The island festival offers a variety of activities,

In Reedam, just 11 kilometres from Great Yarmouth and 30 kilometres east of Norwich, lies Pettitt's Animal Adventure Farm, which is a combination of an animal park or zoo and a small amusement park. Some of the rides are located between the enclosures,

The title "largest aquarium in the Middle East" describes The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi. Not only 25 different species of sharks and stingrays can be found here, but over 250 animal species in total can be found in the themed tanks and halls. Birds,

Universal Studios Japan opened March 31, 2001, and includes attractions like those at Universal Studios Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. Here, too, a studio tour is offered that takes visitors through actual movie sets.

In the French municipality of Villarodin-Bourget in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, which is best known for the winter sports resort of La Norma, the Alpine Coaster Luge 4 saisons - Norma Loops is located at an altitude of 1350 metres at the foot of

The funfair takes place at Europapark.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Alphen a/d Rijn station (distance 550 metres)

By car:

- Venue: Europapark

Car park:

- De Atlas multi-storey car park (Brabantstraat 312)

The SEA LIFE Manchester 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 and shows animals in a

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The Baden-Baden Christkindelsmarkt takes place in the elegant spa town of Baden-Baden in Baden-Württemberg and is one of the most atmospheric and exclusive Christmas markets in Germany. It stretches along the magnificent Lichtentaler Allee and in front