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 Rostock Hanse Sail is primarily a major international maritime event focusing on traditional ships. Nevertheless, an extensive range of fairground attractions is an integral part of the land programme and a popular attraction for families and

The Bielefeld Christmas market is one of the largest and most atmospheric Christmas markets in North Rhine-Westphalia and extends across the entire city centre. It offers a diverse and festive atmosphere at various central locations:

- Alter Markt: Here,

Two funfair events take place in Ochtrup every year: the spring funfair and the autumn funfair.

Both events start on Friday and end on the following Monday and are organised by the Ochtrup fairground company Rosenboom OHG.

The spring fair takes place on

The Schützenfest is the highlight of the Biberach year. For ten days, the "Biber" celebrate their traditional festival, whose origins as a children's and local festival date back to the 17th century.

Source: Biberach town council

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The Tuttlingen folk festival has been held on the Donauwiese fairground for decades. The site is also freely accessible to all visitors during the event.

The multitude of different attractions offers varied entertainment for all age groups. Visitors can

The park covers an area of around 6 hectares and is home to more than 70 animal species. A total of around 350 animals live here, including many well-known and rare species that are native to Europe. The park's inhabitants include European brown bears,

The Hagen Fair is one of the most beautiful and popular folk festivals in the Osnabrück region. It is a tradition in the municipality of Hagen am Teutoburger Wald and has been the main festival of the year since time immemorial. So it is not surprising

The Whitsun funfair in Bergisch Gladbach is a traditional folk festival that attracts numerous visitors every year.

The funfair offers a colourful spectacle for the whole family with a variety of rides, games stalls and food and drink stands.

In Stuttgart, the state capital of Baden-Württemberg, you will find the Wilhelma Zoological and Botanical Gardens in the Bad-Cannstatt district. Around 11,000 animals from all over the world live here on an area of around 30 hectares. Did you know that