Cooberrie Park in Yeppoon, QLD, is an Australian wildlife sanctuary and here you can experience the joys of nature by cuddling a koala, holding a crocodile, snake or lizard, or playing with the birds and interacting with the monkeys or hand feeding the kangaroos, it's wonderland of animal fun and live encounters. Enjoy daily interactive animal shows, and the park has more than 300 animals over 25 acres of natural bushland, grassland, rainforest and arid environments, there's also a gift shop and cafe serving snacks, drinks and ice cream, plus there's a complimentary swimming pool and gas BBQ, come for a memorable day out. Cooberrie Park is perfect for parties and events or they can bring the animals to your place, ideal for school visits, it's also the perfect venue for your wedding, they offer the venue and you do the rest for a dream wedding day in a unique setting. You can also sponsor an animal or one of its enclosures or donate, they welcome the financial assistance.READ MORE

Hibiscus Lodge Bed and Breakfast in Mission Beach, Queensland, has a tranquil location set on 2.5 acres of tropical and inviting gardens where visitors can relax with a good book or watch the many animals and delightful butterflies that enjoy visiting our peaceful gardens. If the delicious aroma of freshly brewed coffee and baked muffins does not awake you, then the call of Kookaburra or other native birds will. Hibiscus Lodge Bed and Breakfast is a veritable paradise for bird watchers, and when not bird watching, guests can enjoy a game of croquet, petanque, badminton or volley ball before cooling off in our landscaped tropical pool. READ MORE

Afan Forest Park in Port Talbot, Wales is always open and offers a world of fun, activities, recreation and excitement including world class Mountain Bike trails, family cycling trails, walking trails as well as a fantastic landscape, nature and more. In fact there's so much to see and do here, they even provide a 2 day itinerary to take it all in and experience everything, there are also Afan Forest Safaris to explore the Afan Forest Park and Margam Country Park through a 4x4 driving experience. The Battlefield LIVE Neath offers an authentic combat entertainment experience with gaming guns and realistic simulation, and here there is serious fun to be had, they also cater to birthday parties, teambuilding experiences and more with packages available. The Afan Forest Park has Beamer Trampers for hire to get around, as well as mountain bike hire, a campsite and even conference rooms available for hire, it's all here and more.READ MORE

Murlough National Nature Reserve in Dundrum, County Down, Ireland is a 6000 year old sand dune system with breathtaking dune landscape, with a network of paths and boardwalks through the dunes, woodland and heath, and is owned by the National Trust. The area is excellent for walking and bird life and has one of the finest beaches in the county, plus there are over 600 species of butterflies and moths here, and home to wintering wildfowl and waders. Murlough National Nature Reserve offers guided nature walks and volunteer events with school groups are welcome, and the self guided nature trail include a leaflet explaining what can be seen at stopping point. There are BBQ friendly picnic tables, toilets, as well as family fun events in summer and a children's nature trail quiz, come explore this beautiful area and diverse landscape. READ MORE

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre in Brecon, Wales, is a family run centre that incorporates a garden centre, farm shop and restaurant that serves delicious and freshly made food prepared with local produce. Our well stocked garden centre has everything you need to help you create your dream garden, and while at the centre it is worth your while to visit our giftshop, homeware department, outdoor living department and our pet and wild bird department. The restaurant at The Old Railway Line Garden Centre has seating for up to 150 visitors, and all meals are made to order to ensure freshness. We also offer gluten free and vegetarian options, and the restaurant is wheelchair friendly. READ MORE

Doggie Fun and Fitness Center in Kingston, Massacusetts, is a unique dog daycare and doggie fitness center that offers many dog services that give dog lovers complete confidence and peace of mind. Employees at Doggie Fun and Fitness Center are ardent animal lovers and treat pets in their care as they would their own. Let your dog have a day of fun at our doggie day care where they will receive personal attention, walks and learn to socialize. Services offered by Doggie Fun and Fitness Center include dog training, day care, grooming, boarding, agility training, dog walking and pet sitting, we even have a puppy pajama party that allows puppy to play all day and then enjoy a supervised overnight stay. READ MORE

FlipFlop Dogs in Mentor, Ohio, offers the ideal home environment for pets while owners are away, and we will ensure that your pet's daily homelife routine is maintained at all times. Your dogs will enjoy a pampered vacation in your absence, which in turn will give you, the owner, peace of mind, knowing your beloved pet is well cared for and happy.We have carefully selected companion families who are often seniors just wanting a bit of company and pleasure that a loving pet can provide, FlipFlop Dogs provides an excellent and desirable alternative to traditional dog kennels, and pets enjoy being loved and cared for in loving home environments. READ MORE

Lakeview Park in Lorain, Ohio is a lakeside recreational park over 20 acres, and is well known for its historical rose garden, views of the Lorain lighthouse, and stunning sunsets. Here visitors enjoy excellent recreation and activities including swimming and sunbathing, lawn bowling, beach volleyball, wonderful picnics and so much more, they also have the historical bathhouse from the 1920's with a few modern improvements, home to the Rose Cafe a concession stand and family changing rooms. The Rose Cafe at Lakeview Park is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and with breathtaking views over Lake Erie and run by Chef Mario Izzo is a wonderful place to dine, they also cater to private parties here. Lakeview Park has a wonderful beach with lifeguards and a playground, there's also gazebos and picnic shelters, and it's the perfect setting for your wedding either in the beach house or event garden, ideal for both the ceremony and reception, it's all here.READ MORE

Hotham Park in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England is a public park over 9 hectares or 22 acres in the High Street, and visitors here can view the Hotham Park House and ground, a heritage building built by Sir Ricahrd Hotham, the founder of modern Bognor Regis. Serving the community of Bognor Regis, Hotham Park offers wonderful wildlife, with excellent bird sightings throughout the seasons and beautiful plants, and in summer the park hosts the Hotham Park Country Fair with stalls, craft displays, music, dancing and more, a not to be missed annual event for all ages, including wagon rides and food. There's a miniature railway, boating, swimming, enjoy a picnic and many other things to do while visiting, come enjoy this beautiful park with family and friends, ideal for all ages.READ MORE

Owls About Town in East Preston, West Sussex, England is home to anything from large eagle owls to the smaller little Owls and some birds have been re-homed to them, while others have been hand reared by them. They welcome you to come experience the adventure of your life, where you can hold, fly and be up close and personal with these beautiful creatures who hold a certain mystery, and they are passionate about their birds, their care and welfare. Instructional visits are available to schools, groups and individuals, and they actively promote and encourage their protection and conservation. Owls About Town will even bring owls to you for events and a truly hands on experience which you will never forget, from informative introductions to handling and flying sessions, and all meetings begin with a brief safety chat, birds are also available for photography clubs.READ MORE