Billabong Sanctuary is about 15 kilometres south of Townsville, directly opposite the Great Barrier Reef. The nearest major city, Cairns, is over 365 kilometres to the north. Since 1985, the year it opened, the sanctuary has not only kept reptiles such

The largest koala sanctuary in the world is located in Fig Tree Pocket, a suburb of Brisbane. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, as it is called, covers 18ha and has been at its current location since 1927. Originally started with just 2 koalas named Jack and

Loro Parque was opened in 1972 as a parrot park in Puerto de la Cruz, in the north of the Canary Island of Tenerife. On an area of more than 13ha, more than 500 animal species (including about 300 parrot species) are kept, about 100 of which have been

In 1826, the citizens of Nuremberg launched the Volksfest to celebrate King Ludwig I’s birthday and name day.

With around 2 million visitors each year, it is now one of the largest Volksfests in Germany and was awarded the title of “the most beautiful

The Schwerin Christmas Market, which operates under the motto ‘The Star in the North’, transforms the historic old town of the state capital into an extensive, festive wonderland. The event extends across several central squares and streets,

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.

The dinoland in Zwolle gives the family knowledge about 50 species of dinosaurs.

The entrance fee includes many activities such as laser game, high ropes course, mini golf, treasure hunt and much more.

In addition to the many interactive stations, the

At Schwarzsee in the canton of Fribourg, about 50 km south of the Swiss capital Bern, lies a mountain full of experiences. With a view of the Kaiseregg, there is plenty to do in summer and winter. In winter you can go skiing and in summer you can go

“A trip around the world in just one day” – that's how Wildlands Zoo in Emmen advertises itself. This adventurous zoo offers numerous rides and animals. Its beautiful design, divided into three different themed areas, makes you feel as if you have been

In Norddeich, a district of Norden, in East Frisia, Lower Saxony, you will find the only state-recognised care centre for marine mammals in Lower Saxony, the Seal Sanctuary National Park House, which opened in 1971. Every year, around 80 to 180 seals and