In Peoria, Illinois, the Glen Oak Zoo was opened in 1955, then renamed Peoria Zoo in 2009. A smaller area of just under 6ha is offset by a selection of around 100 animal species. With the construction of its African exhibit, the zoo doubled its original

The Mannheimer Mai-/Herbstmess is a funfair held on the new Meßplatz. It should not be confused with the Mannheim May Market, which takes place at the same time, but this is a real fair with an equestrian tournament.

At the Mai-/Herbstmess, many showmen

Bakken is the oldest existing theme park in the world, offering a mix of modern and historical attractions. One of the unusual attractions is a spinning coaster from Intamin, which is very intense. In contrast, there is the classic wooden roller coaster

Originally started as a pancake restaurant (for Berliners: egg pancakes), Speelparadijs Pannenkoekenhuis, located about 15 kilometres east of Apeldoorn in the province of Gelderland, has developed into a small theme park for families with young children.

The Europa-Park Hotel Colosseo will transport you directly to the heart of Italy. As soon as you enter, you will feel the flair of a Roman piazza: impressive columns, elegant facades, ornate frescoes and cozy courtyards will immediately immerse you in

With a population of almost three million, Toronto is Canada's largest city and the capital of the province of Ontario. The Wet'n'Wild Toronto water park is located in Brampton, 34 kilometres from Toronto and just 9 kilometres from the airport. The park

Around 100 years ago, Goldau Zoo opened in Goldau, between Lake Lauerz and Lake Zug, in 1925. In a rugged landscape created by a natural disaster, it began with a small zoo and a bird sanctuary. Over the years, the zoo grew to its current size of 42

The Pfalzfest is not scheduled to start until 2022. Together with a team from LUKOM, the showman Göbel from Worms as organiser puts on a really big event. Numerous showman colleagues come to Ludwigshafen with their attractions to have a big party here.

In the south of the Hanover region, or rather on district road 213 in Springe, about 29 km from Hildesheim and about 28 km from Lower Saxony's capital Hanover, you will find the Wisentgehege Springe. The 90-hectare site, which opened its doors for the

Plopsaqua De Panne is a large, themed water park on the Belgian North Sea coast, right next to the Plopsaland Belgium amusement park in De Panne, West Flanders.

Here you will be immersed in a diverse aquatic world that connects indoor‑ and