The Kermis Carnaval in Valkenswaard is an extraordinary cultural event that uniquely combines traditional Dutch fairground culture with the ecstatic joie de vivre of carnival. While the town changes its name to “Striepersgat” during carnival season,

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

With its focus on European animal species, the Wildpark Bad Mergentheim is all about sustainability. The wildlife park was opened in 1974 and today covers an area of 35 hectares. Otters, bison or European lynxes can indulge their existence in a largely

The Saurierpark Bautzen with its more than 200 dinosaurs is the most famous of its kind in Germany.

And its "population" is constantly growing.

With a primeval forest like flora the park offers a unique scenery for the replicas of the extinct primeval

A good 65 kilometres east of Australia's southernmost city, Melbourne, lies Healesville Sanctuary, which opened in 1934 under the name Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary and was later renamed. This zoo specialises in native animals and is home to, among

The Dresden Striezelmarkt is not just any Christmas market, but a cultural landmark of international significance deeply rooted in Saxon history. It is considered the oldest documented Christmas market in Germany and can proudly look back on an unbroken

If you are looking for a varied outing in nature, the Wildpark-MV in Güstrow is a real highlight for the whole family. On around 200 hectares of forest and meadowland, you can experience native and rarer wild animals up close. Particularly impressive

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

Wooland Fun Park is located in Gran Canaria's largest leisure center, the Holiday World Maspalomas Center.

The amusement park offers plenty of space for fun, with around thirty attractions, both outdoors and in covered areas. So fun is guaranteed in any

In May 2024, the town of Norden celebrated 475 years of the Whitsun market around Norden's market square.

With the funfair, a colourful stage programme on the square in front of the bell tower, a jumble and flea market on the street opposite the former