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It's already September (where has all the time gone?) and if you're a parent, that means one thing: the term break and vacation season<\/a> is soon upon us. As enthralling as the usual tourist traps of Paris, London and Hong Kong are, it can be refreshing to embrace an alternative family vacation<\/a> experience.<\/p>

If there's anything we know about children, it's this: you can never go wrong with a theme park<\/a><\/strong> visit. Better yet, a quirky one that truly promises an exhilarating, out of the ordinary experience. Forget Disneyland and Ocean Park - we've rounded up 7 quirky theme parks from around the world that you should visit on your next family trip!<\/p>

From an actual crocodile theme park in Darwin feature live, snapping reptilians to a Hershey chocolate-themed <\/a>one in Pennsylvania, keep scrolling in our gallery above to check out these unusual amusement parks! P.S. We can guarantee the little kid in you will relish the experience as well.<\/p>

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Ashley<\/em><\/p>

READ MORE:<\/span> <\/h2>

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