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

Every year in May and November, the Minden fair takes place on Kanzlers Weide and brings lots of fun, scares and entertainment to the banks of the Weser. Cult rides, a variety of gourmet treats and special novelties ensure an adventure for everyone.

The tranquil municipality of Houthalen-Helchteren is located less than 15 kilometres north of Hasselt on the E314 from Aachen to Brussels. The Dutch city of Maastricht is 28 kilometres to the south-east and Brussels around 72 kilometres to the

Mühldorf's traditional folk festival is the highlight of the town's festival calendar and, with over 200,000 visitors, is one of the largest of its kind in south-east Bavaria. In 1865, almost 160 years ago, the people of Mühldorf organised their first

The Fête Foraine de Tours (often referred to as the Foire de Tours) is one of the largest and most important funfairs in France. Every year in May, the Parc des Expositions (Rochepinard) exhibition centre is transformed into a huge, brightly lit

With its long tradition, the Fulda Schützen- und Volksfest is one of the events in Fulda that attracts thousands of locals and tourists every year. We know from old documents that a marksmen's festival was held in Fulda as early as 1327 - at that time

It all began in 1960 on US Route 1 in Saco, Maine next to the mini-golf course that opened in 1959: a drive-in snack bar called Marvel Drive-In was built here. In 1967, Funtown USA was born and a Zipper ride was one of the park's first attractions.

For 17 days, the large fair takes place at the Valdespartera / Zaragoza fairgrounds. The Fofito Circus, the Valdespartera OKtoberfest and Espacio Zity, where concerts are held every evening, are also located on the grounds.

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The Christmas market in Gera is known nationwide as the Gera Fairy Tale Market and is one of the most atmospheric Advent markets in Thuringia. It transforms the historic city center around the market square into an enchanting fairy tale landscape that

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