In Dudley in the West Midlands, around 16 miles (approx. 26 km) north-west of Birmingham, Dudley Zoo has been located in the ruins of Dudley Castle since 1937. There are over 1,500 animals from around 200 species to discover on the zoo's 16-hectare site,

In the Philippine city of Santa Rosa in the province of Laguna, you will find the Enchanted Kingdom theme park, which opened in June 1995. On the twenty-five-hectare site, you will find over thirty different attractions for visitors of all ages. In

Since 1983, this park has resided near Los Angeles and was first known as Raging Waters San Dimas. The proximity to Los Angeles brought him but then his current name. With 60ha the park calls itself the largest water park in California. Open in the

The Tinnum Animal Park on Sylt is a popular attraction for families and animal lovers. Located near Tinnum, the park offers a beautiful setting to observe and learn about various animal species. The park is home to a variety of animals, including native

St Nicholas Park in Warwick is an attractive leisure and recreational area that has a lot to offer both locals and tourists. Located in the heart of Warwick, the park covers a large area and is ideal for relaxing walks, sporting activities and family

The German-American Friendship Festival in Wiesbaden is considered one of the most important intercultural events in Hesse and is a fixed fixture in the state capital's calendar of events. It is much more than a traditional folk festival; it is a

During the Whitsun market, the small village of Angelbachtal suddenly becomes very big. Tens of thousands of visitors flock to the Kraichgau and want to attend this unique festival every year. There is something for everyone, starting with a market, a

In Upper Bavaria near Tegernsee there is a mountain coaster by Brandauer, a climbing forest and also a playground. There is also a restaurant on site. In winter you can ski here, so the mountain coaster is built only in summer.

Recreational pool, outdoor pool, sauna area: all this awaits you in the privately run pool in Troisdorf, about 15km north-east of the former federal capital Bonn. There is a wide range of indoor relaxation options throughout the year: be it floating in

The Mecklenburg seaside resort of Bansin on the island of Usedom is home to what is probably Germany's smallest zoo, TropenZoo Bansin, which opened in 1970. Around 150 animals from 70 species, including ring-tailed parakeets, iguanas, tortoises, snakes,