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

In 1965, the vivarium in Darmstadt was opened at its current location. It is named after the aquarium and terrarium hall, which also contains a large part of the biodiversity. Although the vivarium is one of the small zoos in Germany with an area of

The Brandauer Alpine Coaster Grünberg-Flitzer has been located in the Austrian town of Gmunden, in the Upper Austrian Salzkammergut and on the northern shore of Lake Traunsee, since 2014. This single-rail coaster, which is around 1.4 kilometres long,

Noah's Ark Waterpark is the largest open-air water park in the USA. Covering an area of 28 hectares, there are 47 water slides, 2 wave pools and dozens of other attractions. The park is located in Wisconsin Dells. The park has been in existence since

The Darmstadt Spring Fair takes place in the city centre of Darmstadt. With rides, food stalls and the dip and sales market, the fair invites you to stroll, enjoy, meet friends and have fun.

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In the north-east of the US state of Pennsylvania, you will find Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Poconos, which was built in July 2015 in the middle of the forest. Named after the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa, the resort is decorated with statues of

In Milpitas, in the US state of California, you will find the LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Bay Area. In contrast to LEGOLAND®, the Discovery Center only has an indoor area and only one ride attraction. In addition to the LEGO® 4D cinema with changing

In the North Rhine-Westphalian town of Arnsberg-Hüsten in the Hochsauerland district, the Hüstner Kirmes takes place every year on the weekend around the 2nd Sunday in September on the Riggenweide. Around 300,000 visitors flock to the streets and

The history of the Puchheim folk festival:

1960

The forerunner of the Puchheim folk festival, which is still held today, was the municipality's millennium celebration in 1960. The hearty celebration was so popular with the people of Puchheim and the

The Nausicaá in Boulogne-sur-Mer is the largest marine museum and aquarium in Europe. It is located on the Côte d'Opale in northern France, directly on the Atlantic coast, on the Boulevard Sainte-Beuve. Boulogne-sur-Mer is a town about two hours from