Not so long ago, in 2000, the Germendorf animal, leisure and dinosaur park opened in Oranienburg, Brandenburg. Around 40 species of animals are shown on an area of 69 hectares, ranging from smaller animals such as ducks to gibbons and foxes to ostriches

The Irma West Children's and Local History Festival in Hechingen is much more than just an ordinary fair – it is the emotional heart of the town's calendar of events and one of the most traditional celebrations at the foot of Hohenzollern Castle. Named

Riesa Zoo – Animal adventure in a historic monastery

Riesa Zoo is a popular destination for families, animal lovers and nature enthusiasts. It is idyllically located at the foot of a former Benedictine monastery in the centre of Riesa in Saxony. The

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Al Ain Zoo was opened in Al Ain back in 1968. Al Ain is located about 160 kilometres east of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), directly on the border with Oman. The zoo grounds cover a huge 400ha and are divided into several areas such as the UAE Desert

The funfair takes place in the Seilersee car park.

- Wednesday is family day with heavily discounted prices

- Friday fireworks ‘Seilersee in Flames’

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Iserlohn railway station (distance 2.5 km)

- by bus - bus

The leisure and adventure park Rasti-Land is ideal for families with children up to about 12 years old.

There is something for everyone among the 40 or so attractions in the family-friendly park: the freefall tower makes your tummy tingle when you

The Whitsun fair takes place in Gütersloh on the market square.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Gütersloh railway station (distance 750 m)

- by bus - bus stop Am Wochenmarkt

By car:

- Venue: Market square

Parking facilities:

- Klingenthal

For 10 days, the rides keep visitors on the edge of their seats. One highlight follows the next. There is no chance of boredom here.

Even the little ones are catered for with various rides.

The beer garden, snack stands, churros and waffle bakeries as well

The Paaskermis in Goes has undergone a fundamental transformation in recent years and is now one of the most modern fairground experiences in the whole of Zeeland. While many fairs are still confined to cramped town centres, Goes has taken the bold step