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 SEA LIFE Blackpool on the lake promenade is one of several aquariums operated by the Merlin Group, which also includes the Legoland parks, Madame Tussauds, Gardaland and Heide-Park. Each of the aquariums is designed in the style of a circular route

The Kronacher Freischießen, usually simply called Freischießen, is the shooting festival organised by the Kronach Shooting Society. It takes place every year in August and is the largest public festival in the Franconian Forest with around 300,000

The Butzbach Katharinenmarkt is a centuries-old and important folk festival in the Hessian town of Butzbach, which traditionally takes place every autumn. This four-day event offers a varied programme that combines the historic Krammarkt with modern

The traditional Neusäßer Volksfest takes place every two years on the Volksfestplatz in Neusäß, diagonally across from the Kaufland supermarket.

There is a festival tent, festival stalls (shooting gallery, snack stands, etc.)

The start is the traditional

Fancy some proper fun? For ten days, the fairground in Olching is transformed into a huge party zone. The Widmann family ensures a great atmosphere in the marquee, and of course the beer mugs are filled to the brim with fresh beer from the König Ludwig

Tournai's traditional funfair returns to the Esplanade du Conseil de l'Europe, to the delight of thrill-seekers!

Crisps, doughnuts, waffles, chips, hamburgers and hot dogs will also delight gourmets, while the merry-go-rounds and duck fishing will delight

The first fair in Pforzheim after the Second World War took place in 1947. The fair was first established at the "old Messplatz" on the eastern side of the city and from 1953 to 1959 in the Stadtgarten, and since 1960 the "Pforzemer Mess" has been set up

Every year, the Lichtenfels Schützenfest is a hearty affair. From hearty Franconian beer and food delicacies in the cosy Schützengarten with traditional live music to the classic confectionery stalls, nothing is left to be desired here. A number of

Around 70 showmen entertain with a variety of offers in Bottrop's city centre. There is something for everyone between the ZOB and the PFerdemarkt. From pure action, to family-friendly attractions, to games and gastronomy, everything is on offer.