In 1926 the larger of the two Saarland zoos opened for the first time in Neunkirchen. Over 140 animal species are presented on an area of around 20 hectares, with the focus being on Asian animals such as the Chinese tree chipmunk, the Asian elephant or

The Oktopus leisure pool in Siegburg offers lots of fun and varied leisure activities all year round!

The indoor pool has a 25-metre sports pool, a non-swimmers' area, a children's area with a small slide and a heated outdoor pool. But the highlight for

The huge amusement park, 6 festival tents, traditionally called ‘Hütten’ in Karpfham, with around 19,000 seats, the Rottal Show and the performances of the famous ‘Rottaler Zehnerzug’ attract almost half a million visitors to Karpfham every year.

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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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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,

Around 15 kilometres inland from Dubai Airport, a small petting zoo called Dessert Oasis Petting Farm is located in Al Khawaneej next to Mushrif Park. Aimed at families with small children, familiar and less native animals are brought closer to families

Australia's second oldest zoo (after Melbourne Zoo) was opened in 1883 and has grown over time from about 6ha to 8ha. It can present more than 250 species to its visitors, most of which are indigenous. An expansion with exotic animals and birds is in

In 2022, the Volksfest will be celebrating its 70th anniversary. Many showmen and rides will be there, and of course the Festzeit will also be on site. Every evening, a different band provides a party atmosphere at the Festzeit. Just have a look.

The Ibbenbürener Kirmes is a funfair in Ibbenbüren that takes place every year on the first weekend in September. It is the third largest town centre fair in North Rhine-Westphalia and the largest folk festival in the Tecklenburger Land region. Around

Forget the usual reserve – when the Koningskermis in Lelystad opens its gates, the town centre is transformed into a vibrant sea of lights and pure energy. It’s that one moment of the year when the town’s modern architecture meets the colourful,