About 35 kilometres north of Newcastle on the Australian east coast, less than 3 kilometres from Pacific Beach, lies the privately run Oakvale Wildlife Park since 1979. Mainly indigenous animals are kept on an area of around 25ha. Especially for younger

In the west of France, or rather in the municipality of La Flèche in the Pays de la Loire region, you will find the oldest privately run zoo in France, the Zoo de La Flèche. Opened in 1946 as the Parc Zoologique du Tertre Rouge and run by the European

In Alsace, just 80 km from Europa-Park, an Alpine coaster awaits you that has only been around since 2024. There is also a summer toboggan run and much more to experience.

In the East Frisian town of Rechtsupweg, 14 km north-west of Aurich and 14 km south-east of Norden, you will find Birgits Tiergarten. The 2.8-hectare zoo has more than 400 animals such as donkeys, llamas, kangaroos, guinea pigs and many different bird

The Nordhorn Zoo opened its doors in 1950 and is home to around 100 animal species on an area of around 12 hectares. In addition to domestic duck birds, you will find Amur leopards and large maras in the South American enclosure.

In the historic port city of Catania on the east coast of Sicily lies the small but fine Nettuno Park amusement park since 1965. The Cecchi family of showmen made their home here with their rides and attractions and is already running this park in the

The large Ferris wheel at the water tower is a recognisable symbol of the Mannheim Fasnachtmarkt and can be seen from afar. After a two-year break due to the coronavirus pandemic, young and old fools from near and far have finally been able to celebrate

The Sint Servaaskermis in Maastricht is one of the most traditional and atmospheric fairs in the Netherlands. It is far more than just an ordinary fair, as it is an integral part of Maastricht’s culture and closely linked to the feast of the city’s

You will find over 130 animal species in Thuringia's oldest zoo (opened in 1959), the Erfurt Zoo. The area of 63 hectares is shared by vultures in the Geier Valley, deer in the deer forest and lions in the lion savannah. In addition, you will find large

The Hagener Schaustellerverein 1907 e.V. celebrates the carnival fair under the motto "Hagau lo gohn". From Weiberfastnacht to Rosenmontag, the carousels turn on Otto-Ackermann-Platz.

Otto-Ackermann-Platz can be reached in 20 minutes on foot from Hagen