Loro Parque was opened in 1972 as a parrot park in Puerto de la Cruz, in the north of the Canary Island of Tenerife. On an area of more than 13ha, more than 500 animal species (including about 300 parrot species) are kept, about 100 of which have been

In Hoyerswerda, Saxony, in the district of Bautzen, you will find Hoyerswerda Zoo, which was opened in 1959 in the immediate vicinity of the castle. Covering an area of six hectares, the zoo is home to around 1000 animals from 120 species. In addition to

Just 30 kilometres as the crow flies from the Gulf of Riga lies the town of Sigulda on the eastern bank of the River Gauja. Around 53 kilometres north-east of Latvia's capital Riga, just along the A2 motorway, you reach a region that is often referred to

In Frielendorf in northern Hesse, in the Schwalm-Eder district, 45 km from Lake Edersee and Kassel, you will find the Silbersee Bob Frielendorf, which opened in 2000. In addition to the 820-metre-long Alpine Coaster made by Josef Wiegand GmbH & Co KG,

The Amsterdam Winter Wonderland, known as Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs, is a spectacular winter festival that transforms the RAI Amsterdam into a magical realm every year. It offers a comprehensive experience for the whole family and for all ages.

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The Freiburger Mess' (Freiburg Fair) is held twice a year on the Neuer Messplatz. The Frühjahsmess' in May and the Herbstmess' in October. Over 110 showmen provide lots of fun and a good atmosphere.

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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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On 1 May, in addition to the amazement of the O-Parade, there is also fun at the fair in Genk, which always takes place from the end of April to mid-May. In total, there are more than 100 attractions and stalls in the area along the Dieplaan and

On the Tasman Highway in Tasmania, a handful of kilometres north of the small town of Bicheno on the east coast of the Australian island, lies East Coast Natureworld. Set amidst a vast expanse of 150 hectares of natural coastal bushland, East Coast

In 1969 it was opened under the name Løveparken, with lions as the only animals. It is still the only zoo in Denmark that is home to gorillas. Over the years, the size of the zoo has grown to 120 hectares, shared by around 70 animal species. The huge