The oldest zoo in the world was opened on 31 July 1752. In its early days, the zoo, then called a menagerie, consisted of 12 enclosures and was commissioned by Emperor Franz I. The zoo's size grew over the years to 17 hectares. Over the years, the range

Kläschen - that means a state of emergency in Lemgo! There are always big celebrations around St Nicholas' Day. From Thursday to Sunday when the shops are open, fairground rides and many stalls in the town centre and on the Kastanienwall provide an

On the French Atlantic coast in the west of France, in the municipality of Port-Saint-Père in the Département de la Loire-Atlantique, about twenty kilometres southwest of Nantes, you will find the Planète Sauvage Zoo and Safari Park. Opened in 1992

The Emden Easter Market, held in the car park by the Festspielhaus am Wall, is a traditional spring festival that combines a maritime sense of calm with a lively fairground atmosphere. Situated right next to the historic ramparts, the event offers a

The Rostock Easter Market is traditionally the opening of the season in Rostock city centre (from Neuer Markt via Kröpeliner Straße, Universitätsplatz, Breite Straße to Kröpeliner Tor). Visitors can expect a colourfully decorated spring landscape, a

In Salzhemmendorf, Lower Saxony, around 30 kilometers southwest of Hildesheim and around 45 kilometers from Hanover, the Kids Dinoworld, an exciting indoor amusement park full of adventure and action, awaits you. Located right next to the well-known

In the Polish town of Inwałd in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, about 30 km northwest of Bielsko-Biała and about 60 km southwest of Krakow, you will find the KUCYK Mini Zoo. Here you can see various species of birds such as cranes, peacocks, parrots,

The Schaustellerverband Wilhelmshaven Friesland e.V. organises the popular spring festival at the Sportforum with attractions and rides for the whole family.

(Source: http://www.wilhelmshaven-touristik.de )

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Once again this year, visitors can expect a very varied programme. The funfair will feature bumper cars and many rides on Frauenstraße. In the car park at the fire station there will also be a ride that promises lots of fun and excitement. Younger

The children's zoo is open every day during the light months of the year. Here you can see various species of animals native to Sweden, such as Gotland sheep, Jämtland goats, Gotland rabbits and Orust chickens. Right next to it is a pony riding arena