In France's Volcans d'Auvergne nature park in the Chaîne des Puys volcanic chain in the French Massif Central, you will find the European park for volcanism, the Vulcania adventure park, in the town of Saint-Ours since 20 February 2002. The two

Mondo Verde in Landgraaf takes you on a journey around the world – in just one day. The special park combines lovingly designed themed gardens, animal areas and varied rides to create a relaxing experience for the whole family.

As you walk through the

It is as much a part of Nottuln as the curia buildings are of the historic town centre. The St Martin's Market, which has been held every year at the beginning of November since 1622, is a firm fixture in the annual calendar of the abbey village.

The

Marmaris is a picturesque coastal town in the province of Muğla in south-west Turkey. It is located on the Turkish Riviera, also known as the Turquoise Coast, on the Mediterranean Sea. Marmaris has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers

With a total area of 380 hectares, of which 35ha are open to visitors, the reserve is the starting point for the bird park. Parc des Oiseaux is located 26 kilometers north of Lyon and around 90 kilometers from Geneva. The bird park was opened in 1970 and

If you fancy a relaxing trip into nature, Leipzig Wildlife Park in the Connewitz district is just the ticket. Covering around 42 hectares of woodland and meadows, you can experience native wildlife up close – from roe deer, wild boar and red deer to

In Austria's Salzburger Land in Zell am See Kaprun on the Maiskogel, a fast-paced and long Alpine coaster awaits you. There is also a playground with slides and refreshment facilities.

SEA LIFE aquariums are operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland or Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circuit and shows animals in a classic setting. For example, rays

In 1937 the Straubing zoo opened on an area of 18 hectares. Over 200 animal species live here in several facilities and animal houses. The Straubing zoo takes part in conservation breeding programs and stocks Bali starlings, bison and African penguins.

About 20 kilometres south of the Sunshine Coast and about 85 kilometres north of Brisbane in Queensland, the theme park Aussie World has been located about 6 kilometres from the Pacific coast since 1989. This privately run medium-sized park offers its