Since 1962, Innsbruck's Alpine Zoo has been captivating visitors with its exceptional location at an altitude of around 750 metres, making it one of the highest zoos in Europe. Less than 1.5 km from Innsbruck's old town, 5 hectares of space are available

The Hagenbeck Zoo is located in Hamburg and has become as much a part of Hamburg as the port is. Here you can marvel at more than 1 850 animals that come from all continents. The animals are kept in large spacious enclosures. The zoo has a beautiful

The well-known and popular Schriesheim Mathaisemarkt begins in Schriesheim every year on the first weekend in March. It is the first major spring and wine festival on the Bergstrasse and attracts around 150,000 to 200,000 visitors from all over the

As a Westphalian city, Hamm lies on the border with the Ruhr area and has had its own zoo since 1934. Over 80 animal species are presented on an area of over 9 hectares. You will not only find small budgies or porcupines, but also pumas and zebras.

The Zoo de Cerza in Hermival-les-Vaux, France, only opened in 1986. About 1,500 species of 120 animals are presented on an area of 70 ha. The animals living here come from all 5 continents. The different creatures can be admired on two pedestrian routes.

In Melide on Lake Lugano in the Swiss canton of Ticino, you will find Swissminiatur, which has been in operation since 1959. On an area of around 14,000 square metres, you will find over 130 models of various interesting buildings in Switzerland on a

Mühldorf's traditional folk festival is the highlight of the town's festival calendar and, with over 200,000 visitors, is one of the largest of its kind in south-east Bavaria. In 1865, almost 160 years ago, the people of Mühldorf organised their first

The Aquarium tropical du Palais de la Porte Dorée is located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris and is part of the historic palace built in 1931 for the Paris Colonial Exhibition. It is one of the oldest aquariums in France and combines historic Art

Every year, numerous visitors look forward to the traditional folk festival in Central Hesse. Many great rides ensure lots of fun and variety for the guests.

Important dates:

Thursday: family day (50% discount on the rides, 20% discount on running and show

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is located directly on Okahu Bay, less than 7 kilometres from Auckland's city centre, and is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland or