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

With the May Market and the Autumn Market, there are funfairs twice a year in Pirmasens on the Meßplatz. In addition to various showmen with their rides, there is also live music in the beer garden, a market and a fireworks display.

In the Hessian science city of Darmstadt, or rather in Weiterstadt, just a few minutes' drive from the A5 motorway, you will find the Keller-Ranch animal sanctuary. The aim of the Keller-Ranch is to take in old, rejected, abandoned and unwanted animals,

Wild rides and many play possibilities dominate the indoor park directly above the sea.

Besides go-karts, bumper cars and simulators, there is also the Robocoaster. This one whirls you wildly through the area. That's why the Grand Pier is recommended at

In Germany's largest theme park, you can complete a journey through Europe in just a few hours.

With great attention to detail and successful integration into the natural surroundings, this park is definitely worth a visit!

It offers a huge selection of

Over 100 fairground families come to Strasbourg for the Foire Saint-Jean to entertain you with rides of all kinds. The Ferris wheel is traditionally always there, but there are also plenty of rides for adrenaline junkies or for the little ones. Of

The Schneekoppe is the highest mountain in the Czech Republic and is located in the border region with Poland, about 180 kilometres northeast of Prague. In 2007, an Alpine Adventure World was opened in the village of Petzer, which houses an Alpine

In the Schleswig-Holstein town of Oesterwurth in the district of Dithmarschen, about 30 km south of St. Peter-Ording and 10 km from the district town of Heide, you will find the Land & Leute Erlebnishof Dithmarschen, which is still quite young, run by

The Familypark on Lake Neusiedl offers a very wide range of options for every taste.

The park is divided into the themed areas of adventure castle, adventure island, farm and fairytale forest.

This park is mainly aimed at families with children.

For these

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.