The privately run Wild Cat Conservation Centre has been operating on an area of 10 hectares since 2016. It is located in Wilberforce, around 70 kilometres north-west of Sydney city centre and just 35 kilometres north of Featherdale Wildlife Park. It is a

Cottbus Zoo, which was opened in 1954 and is maintained by the city of Cottbus, is located in Cottbus, Brandenburg. Around 1,200 animals of 170 species live here on 25 hectares. From A for Abgott's snake to E for elephant, M for Malayan duck, S for

The 1. Kärntner Erlebnispark is a vacation paradise for the whole family! The park is right on the Presseggersee. Games, fun and excitement as well as pure nature and relaxation await visitors here.

Lots of attractions and a well-tended bathing area in

In Nideggen-Schmidt in the district of Düren in North Rhine-Westphalia, you will find the popular destination for animal lovers and families, the Schmidt wildlife park. Open to visitors since 1968 and still family-owned by the Scheidtweiler family, the

SEA LIFE Minnesota is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular walkway and shows animals in a classic

Both in summer and winter, an Alpinecoaster awaits you in Bad Kleinkirchheim in Carinthia. In summer also popular for hiking and in winter known for skiing.

The Alsfeld Whitsun Market is the largest folk festival in the region and takes place annually over Whitsun (from Friday to Whit Tuesday) on the forecourt of the Alsfeld Town Hall.

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By public transport:

- by train - Alsfeld railway

Erse Park Uetze is a family-friendly leisure and adventure park in Lower Saxony, idyllically situated between Hanover, Braunschweig and Celle. Since 1976, the park has offered a unique blend of nature, adventure and nostalgic charm. Visitors can expect

The Augustuskermis in Sint-Truiden is the city's largest and most traditional folk festival and an annual highlight that attracts thousands of visitors.

The fair transforms the entire city centre into a huge open-air amusement park.

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The Schelmenmarkt is the largest local festival in the Kinzig valley and takes place every year on the 2nd weekend in October.

Ride and sales shops are spread across 7 market squares in the town and invite you to linger. There are offers for young and old