Heidelberg Zoo was founded in 1933 and officially opened on November 20, 1934. The facility covers 10.2 hectares and had almost 500,000 visitors in 2015. The animal population includes around 2478 animals in 155 species (inventory results from January

Jefferson in New Hampshire is a town in New England, located on the northern edge of the White Mountains between Lancaster to the north, Kilkenny and Randolph to the east, the Low and Burbank's Grant to the south-east, Carroll to the south-west and

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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

The Easter fair in Hagen takes place on Otto-Ackermann-Platz.

Important dates:

Wednesday = Family day with heavily discounted ticket prices at all shops

Friday = ‘Höing in Flammen’ fireworks display at 21:00

Second Saturday = Lady Time - from 18:00 Ladies

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On 6 June 2008, the Sharjah Aquarium opened in Sharjah, about 30 kilometres north of Dubai, directly on the Persian Gulf. Sharjah / Sharjah is the third largest city in the United Arab Emirates and has a corresponding importance for the country. 6,500

The traditional Easter fair in Beuel takes place in the area north and south of the Kennedy Bridge with fairground rides and food stalls. For more than 40 years, showmen have been bringing their stalls and carousels to the banks of the Rhine in Beuel

In the Australian government district of Port Stephens, in the state of New South Wales about 60 kilometres by road northeast of Newcastle, you will find the play and adventure park Toboggan Hill Park in the community of Nelson Bay. The park is located