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Delitzsch Zoo is a popular destination for families, nature lovers and school groups. Centrally located near the old town, it is home to over 250 animals from around 60 species, including Barbary macaques, llamas, meerkats and native wild animals. There

Clementon Park & Splashworld is located approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Philadelphia in the Clementon district of Camden, New Jersey. With a rich history, the park has been welcoming visitors since 1907 and is also known as Clementon Lake Park,

In the South Welsh coastal town of Porthcawl, located directly on the Bristol Channel, about 48 km west of Cardiff, you will find the Coney Beach Porthcawl amusement park, which first opened in 1920. The park was originally built to entertain American

In Zalaszabar, Hungary, only about 18 km from Lake Balaton, you will find the Zobori Élménypark play and adventure park. Open seasonally in summer, this adventure park offers Hungary's only roller coaster, a 50-metre high free-fall tower, playhouses,

The Graz Autumn Fair is not only a traditional trade fair, but also a large folk festival with an impressive amusement park. The park is a central meeting place for families and adrenaline junkies, offering a wide range of rides that cover a large part

Only about 10 kilometres from the Lower Saxony border, between Duderstadt and Leinefelde in Worbis, lies the Alternative Bear Park. The bear park was opened in 1996 through the initiative of the "Aktion Bärenhilfswerk" on the site of the former

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- Festival tent: The centre of the festival is the

Squeals and squeals of delight can be heard in the alleyways, accompanied by disco music that makes you want to party. A few metres further on, nostalgic sounds and the refreshing laughter of children can be heard. The scent of roasted almonds and fresh