The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California, is one of the largest and most famous aquariums in the United States. It opened in 1998 and is picturesquely located at Rainbow Harbour, directly opposite the Long Beach Convention Centre and the

The traditional Bunder Whitsun Fair attracts large numbers of visitors every year to the historic town centre around the Kirchring. The grand opening is traditionally heralded by a gun salute, followed by the giving away of free rides for children at the

Guzet La Station is located in the Ariège department in the French Pyrenees, not far from the border with Spain. Surrounded by dense forests, green alpine pastures and imposing peaks, the family-friendly mountain resort delights with magnificent views

In Johannesburg, South Africa, the capital of Gauteng Province, about eight kilometres southwest of the Johannesburg city centre, you will find the Gold Reef City theme park. The theme park was built on one of the largest and deepest gold mines in the

The Kaltennordheim Marriage Market is a traditional folk festival in the Thuringian Rhön that has been held since 1563 and thus looks back on a history spanning over 460 years. Held annually over the Whitsun weekend, the event attracts tens of thousands

The funfair in 's-Hertogenbosch stretches through the city centre. Lots of showmen provide good entertainment.

On the funfair's website (linked here) you can still get discount vouchers for various rides.

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Delitzsch Zoo is a popular destination for families, nature lovers and school groups. Centrally located near the old town, it is home to over 250 animals from around 60 species, including Barbary macaques, llamas, meerkats and native wild animals. There

Cottbus Zoo, which was opened in 1954 and is maintained by the city of Cottbus, is located in Cottbus, Brandenburg. Around 1,200 animals of 170 species live here on 25 hectares. From A for Abgott's snake to E for elephant, M for Malayan duck, S for

In the Oberallgäu, or rather in the climatic health resort of Oberstaufen, about 17 km west of Immenstadt and 13 km from Austrian Springs, you will find the Hündle summer toboggan run, which opened in the Allgäu Alps in 1998. Directly at the valley

Funcity is the only amusement and water park in the whole of East Africa and with 25 different attractions offers entertainment for roller coaster lovers as well as for visitors who love the water. The park includes a theme park area and an area with