If you drive about 50 kilometres south from Koblenz on the federal motorway 61, you will inevitably come to the town of Rheinböllen. In 1976, the Hunsrück Game Park was opened there. Only a few years ago (2020) it was renamed the Rheinböllen Zoo.

Around 15 kilometres inland from Dubai Airport, a small petting zoo called Dessert Oasis Petting Farm is located in Al Khawaneej next to Mushrif Park. Aimed at families with small children, familiar and less native animals are brought closer to families

In the Swiss town of Studen in the canton of Bern, around 33 kilometres from Bern, you will find the Seeteufel adventure world, which was opened in 1960 by Hugo Steiner, one of the first scuba divers and marine aquarists in Switzerland. What started out

When Dessau celebrates its town festival, the entire city centre is transformed into one huge, lively party zone. The festival is the perfect meeting place for anyone looking for good cheer, a lively atmosphere and a carefree weekend. As soon as you step

Story Land first opened in 1954 under the name Story Town in Glen, near the city of Jackson in New Hampshire. However, due to a name conflict, the park was renamed “Story Land” in 1955. At the time of its opening, there was only one ride, an old fire

Every year, the Heinzelmännchen enchant Cologne's old town with Cologne's largest Christmas market and its spectacular ice rink.

The market offers a wide range of specialties, handicrafts, and gifts. Its more than 100 market stalls are divided into

In Windischgarsten in Upper Austria, an exciting mountain awaits you with an Alpine coaster, an observation tower and much more. In winter you can also ski here.

In Norddeich, a district of Norden, in East Frisia, Lower Saxony, you will find the only state-recognised care centre for marine mammals in Lower Saxony, the Seal Sanctuary National Park House, which opened in 1971. Every year, around 80 to 180 seals and

The Straubing Christmas Market takes place in the Lower Bavarian ducal town of Straubing on the picturesque town squares (Ludwigsplatz & Theresienplatz). This market is characterised by its traditional and family-friendly atmosphere, which is deeply

Herne is not just Crange, in March the City Kirmes takes place in the city centre. Here, too, lots of showmen come together to make it a great little event.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by underground - stop Herne Mitte or Herne