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.

The largest folk festival in the canton of Zurich is the Knabenschiessen. Every year, around 800,000 visitors are expected to attend the festival weekend. The ‘Chilbi’ fair is known throughout Switzerland, and all of the approximately 200 showmen

Whether it's penguins on the coast, piranhas in the large pool or feeding turtles: you can experience all of this at the Oceanarium in Bournemouth, Great Britain. Directly on the south coast of England and only a few metres away from Bournemouth Pier,

This park contains all the attractions that no longer exist and have been removed from the parks.

The city of Saarlouis organises the traditional Ludwiskirmes with Krammarkt on the Großer Markt.

In addition to the many well-known rides, visitors can expect spectacular new attractions every year.

Various children's merry-go-rounds invite you to take

The Kronacher Freischießen, usually simply called Freischießen, is the shooting festival organised by the Kronach Shooting Society. It takes place every year in August and is the largest public festival in the Franconian Forest with around 300,000

The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt is one of the most famous Christmas markets in the world. Hundreds of red and white stalls – the “city of wood and cloth” – shine brightly against the historic backdrop of the main market square. The scent of

The Aalter Fair is a large annual folk festival that transforms the town centre into a lively fairground. It is known for its diverse mix of traditional fairground elements and modern attractions, which draw visitors from across the region.

The fairground

The Michaelmas Fair in Miltenberg is the largest folk festival on the Bavarian Lower Main, with origins dating back to 1367. The festival beer is provided by the local brewery Brauhaus Faust (founded in 1654) and the new Lechnerwirt marquee provides

Canberra is the capital of Australia and also the largest city in the interior. About 15 kilometres north of the capital is the small suburb of Nicholls. The small indoor zoo Canberra Reptile Zoo is located there. Around 20 animal species are kept here