In Peoria, Illinois, the Glen Oak Zoo was opened in 1955, then renamed Peoria Zoo in 2009. A smaller area of just under 6ha is offset by a selection of around 100 animal species. With the construction of its African exhibit, the zoo doubled its original

The Czech city of Pilsen is located on the route between Nuremberg and Prague. Around 200 kilometres east of Nuremberg and around 100 kilometres west of the Czech capital Prague, the city is easily accessible. The botanical and zoological garden of the

In the Rhineland-Palatinate town of Alzey, about 35 km from the state capital Mainz, the five-day Winzerfest has been held every year since 1933, starting on the 3rd Friday in September. In addition to selected regional wines, good food and lots of

In the Belgian city of Ghent, in the north-east of the country, 40 km west of Bruges and about 50 km south-east of Brussels and 50 km north-east of Antwerp, you will find the swimming paradise LAGO Gent Rozebroeken. The pool, which belongs to the LAGO

The fair takes place in the Burgemeester In ‘t Veldpark.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Zaandam railway station (distance 2.2 km)

- by train - Zaandam Kogerveld station (distance 1.2 km)

- by bus - bus stop Kopermolenstraat

By car:

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The Pretpark de Valkenier offers lots of fun for young and old.

De Valkenier is also the oldest family park in the Netherlands and one of the cheapest in Europe.

There's no chance of boredom here! It offers around 25 attractions that can be found both

A large water park on Mallorca with rapid water slides, wave pools, children's paddling pools and quiet raft rides. The slides are nicely themed and offer a huge variety. There is something for everyone at Aqualand.

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+ Beautiful

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown is located in Spring, north of Houston. It is one of the oldest water parks in the region and has been in operation since 1984. Covering 48 acres, the park has two pools, 18 water slides and two areas for children.

The Rendsburg Autumn Festival is the largest city festival in Schleswig-Holstein and a highlight in the city's annual calendar of events. It traditionally takes place on the last weekend in August.

The festival transforms the entire city centre of

With around 700,000 visitors, the Worms Backfischfest is one of the largest public festivals in Rhineland-Palatinate. For a total of 9 days, there is a big party on the "Kisselwiese". On the second Backfisch Sunday, the raft harbour is transformed into