Dublin Zoo, located in the Irish capital of Dublin, is the fourth-oldest zoo in the world. It was opened on September 1, 1831, by the Zoological Society of Dublin with 46 mammals and 72 birds, which were donated by the London Zoo. Today, the 28-hectare

The longest summer toboggan run of its kind in Switzerland awaits you. Over a length of 1,350 meters, you can expect numerous steep curves, passing through the “dragon holes” (tunnels), and flying over the two built-in jumps. Every toboggan ride is

In 2023, the German-American festival will be revived on the former airfield site near Pfaffengrund (Heidelberg). The origin of this festival was the Patrick Henry Village, about 4 km away. Numerous showmen and a great supporting programme is announced.

Ballarat Wildlife Park is located in Ballarat, a city of the same name with a population of over 100,000. Since 1987, a herd of over 100 free-ranging kangaroos has been housed on an area of 15ha, which visitors can feed by hand. As this privately run zoo

Australia's second oldest zoo (after Melbourne Zoo) was opened in 1883 and has grown over time from about 6ha to 8ha. It can present more than 250 species to its visitors, most of which are indigenous. An expansion with exotic animals and birds is in

In Döbeln, Saxony, located directly on the A14 motorway halfway between Dresden and Leipzig, the Karls Erlebnis-Dorf-Döbeln opened in March 2024. On a total area of 17 hectares, of which only around 6 hectares have been used so far, visitors of all

Around 32 kilometres southwest of Melbourne lies the small town of Werribee with a population of just over 50,000. The Werribee Open Range Zoo was first opened here in 1983. Unlike many other Australian zoos, the focus here is on African animals. You can

When the scent of mulled wine, baked apples, and almonds wafts through the streets, Augsburg shines with festive splendor. Around the magnificent town hall, the Christkindlesmarkt unfolds its magic—with twinkling lights, lovingly decorated stalls, and

Büdingen Wildlife Park is an ideal destination for a nature-oriented excursion that combines animals, exercise and relaxation. On the approximately three-kilometre-long forest adventure trail, visitors can observe native animals such as red deer, fallow

Experience around 40 rides and funfair stalls on the three days of the fair. Cater for yourself at our food stands or in the festival cafés and enjoy our large goods market.

Source: Stadthaus Wetzikon

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