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

In Zalaszabar, Hungary, only about 18 km from Lake Balaton, you will find the Zobori Élménypark play and adventure park. Open seasonally in summer, this adventure park offers Hungary's only roller coaster, a 50-metre high free-fall tower, playhouses,

Whether in sparkling snow or lush summer greenery—Killington Resort offers pure thrills all year round. Among the absolute highlights off the ski slopes is the spectacular Beast Coaster. This Alpine Coaster, over 1,400 meters long, winds its way on

The Frankfurt (Oder) Wildlife Park is located in Frankfurt an der Oder in Brandenburg, right on the border with Poland. Around 300 animals from over 30 species live on the 16-hectare site of the wildlife park, which was built on a former shooting range

The oldest zoological garden in the former Czechoslovakia is Liberec Zoo, which is only about 30 kilometres from the German border near Zittau. Its beginnings date back to the end of the 19th century, 1904 is considered the date of its creation and it

Traditionally, the folk festival season in Schweinfurt is opened with the shooting of the bird. This takes place on the Volksfestplatz and awaits many guests who want to take a ride on the bumper cars or enjoy a beer in the festival tent. In any case,

When Marburg celebrates its Harbour Festival, the city shows its most relaxed side. Even though Marburg doesn’t have a huge seaport, the banks of the Lahn are transformed for a weekend into a maritime promenade that perfectly captures the university

Around 32 kilometres southwest of Melbourne lies the small town of Werribee with a population of just over 50,000. The Werribee Open Range Zoo was first opened here in 1983. Unlike many other Australian zoos, the focus here is on African animals. You can

The All Saints' Fair in Soest is the largest old town fair in Europe and also the oldest fair in Westphalia (documented since 1338). Around 400 showmen are on site on an area of around 50,000 square metres, including more than 40 rides/runs. A total of

In the French region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, or rather in the municipality of Arâches-la-Frasse, 18 km north of Sallanches, you will find the Speed Dragoz La Luge des Carroz mountain coaster at the valley station. Opened in 2018 and built by Josef