There are also large, landscaped environments where bison, giraffes, deer and zebras live in semi-freedom, and generous outdoor areas for snow leopards and maned wolves. One of the newer attractions is a bearded vulture enclosure with a 17-metre-high walkway, and the various indoor exhibits have poison dart frogs, caimans and a green tree python.

From historic cities to remote villages, large lakes to the foothills of the Alps, these are the 10 best castles all over Bavaria. 1. Schloss Neuschwanstein. Best castle to scratch off your bucket list

Germany’s largest state, Bavaria, is a region rich in history and culture. There are many things tourists can do in this scenic area, including visiting famous castles and churches, hiking in the mountains, and enjoying a delicious German beer in a beer garden.