Paradise Wildlife Park

4.6/5 based on 7518 reviews
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Really good value ..staff helpful
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Grandchildren loved it and were so tired . Really good having one way system as you were able to get to see all the animals. Great areas for picnics and breaks. Would definitely go again.
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It was spacious and had lots of things open
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Good day out to see some amazing animals but enclosures need to be bigger.
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Great place to visit. Plenty of controls for so ial distanceing in place that doesn't spoil the experience too much. Lots to do for the kids. Only 4stats as they are still upgrading stuff so will have to visit again when they are all done to see if we can go to 5 🌟 😊
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I liked everything about the Paradise Wildlife Park. So did all of the party I was with. Our group was aged from Baby, through Teens to nearly 70 years old, and we all enjoyed it.

The Park is kept clean for the animals and for the public. The enclosures are large so that the animals are not pacing back and forth or otherwise stressed.

It is a good day out with enough to see to ensure that a 4-5 hour visit never has a low point. I would happily go there again in the future.

Broxbourne is in a good position for a day trip being less than an hour from London and there is plenty of available free parking at the Paradise Park. There are also areas of picnic tables set out to allow families to use them without being 'on top' of each other.

The Dinosaur area has superb animatronic models of large, well detailed, prehistoric creatures.

Why 4 Stars instead of Five? Nothing seriously bad, but just enough to ease out the final star.
1. I am disabled and in a wheelchair and some of the toilet blocks were accessible only by steps.
2. Also, my favourite wild animal is the Tiger, and although these beautiful creatures were advertised as being available to view, they weren't.
3. And, the signage was not quite as good as some Animal Parks/Zoos I have been to.

Those three things aside, I would happily recommend this Park to families of all ages
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Lovely day spent at the park, the Lions were my favourite!
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Took my girlfriend here for her birthday. Our first visit but definitely not going to be our last. The variety of animals is incredible, and you always see staff wondering into the pens checking up on them. My girlfriend was in a wheelchair and it has to be the best wheel chair friendly zoo I've been to. The staff were very helpful and we never waited long for a disabled pathway to be opened. Everything is reasonably priced there from admisson to food. The childrens areas looked great fun and very safe. Great day had by all
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Went on the weekend for first time since lockdown. The park as beautiful as ever, our favourite the lions as amazing as ever. Only disappointment were the visitors. Staff have masks 😷 we had masks but virtually no one else wore them or even knew what social distancing was or appeared to care. Especially in the confined exhibits where temperatures are high and air flow minimum. Very concerning behaviour by British public. Shame the park does not enforce masks as a means of entering the park and make a stand..
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First time back since lock down. Quiet and plenty of one way directions. Still plenty to see and do despite a few attractions being closed. Lots of outdoor play areas and picnic spots.
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Much better than London zoo. Ideal for families
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Very good had a great day out
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Nice relaxed visit. Almost everything open. Great job Paradise!
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Great outdoor day out and kids spend most of the day in the play areas.
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Brilliant day out for dinosaur struck 1 and 2year olds. Loads of space for a picnic . A lot of the animals are furloughed
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Enjoyable as ever! Shame we didnt know upfront that the Tiger exhibit is closed..but the dinosaurs made up for it! One way system works well (idiots aside). Great to be able to be back to support Paradise :)
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Brilliant time, well run, lots of sanitising stations, people generally kept good distances
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Well organised and a great day out
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Well organised at this difficult time..
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It is hard to tell whether the experience wasn't great because of certain parts being closed due to covid, renovation or the weather which was not the best, but there was little to see and do and I doubt we will be back any time soon. Most animals were just hiding, quite a bit was closed or blocked so that you couldn't walk around. And social distancing, especially among kids was non existent.<br>There was also not much to eat, especially if you want something vegetarian. The only available hot vegetarian food was chips.<br>Let's just say that the best thing we liked were the dinosaurs, not the zoo part.
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Due to lockdown most of new stuff is still under construction so was a bit all over the place trying to avoid barriers bad weather didn't help but the kids enjoyed it tho good 3 hrs spent
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Cant wait to go back when more areas are open! My son loved it
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Awesome place to go for everyone from kids to grandparents 👍
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I’ve been here before, a few months before lockdown and have been keen to return so ignored the bad reviews and headed back this weekend - booked tickets!!

Firstly, if you park at the back car park (where you have to cross the main road) it’s not one way, so you won’t be social distancing. Once in, it is clearly marked, there is a one way system. Unfortunately, some families weren’t following these (mainly in the Dinosaur Park bit). The larger areas (near the Keepers HQ Building) aren’t one way but use common sense if you want to distance from others.

The kids area (before you enter the animals) was manic, kids everywhere and parents weren’t social distancing and didn’t appear to have an issue!! That was their choice, I went with my teenage son so this area wasn’t an issue for us.

The food huts were open (restaurant wasn’t), these were open and busy but we arrived at lunch time.

Toilets were clean. I used the facilities twice, both were clean, however, I did take extra hygiene care although there was hand gel stations everywhere and were visible. At no point did I feel like I was at risk.

Plenty and clear signs asking you not to touch glass but parents were allowing their kids to touch glass anyway, again, their choice but I saw a keeper cleaning the glass on the lion enclosure so I’m happy to say that they are taking extra hygiene steps.

The viewing platforms were open and if you used common sense and waited people moved on to allow you to look. Your all there for the same thing at the end of the day.

The only let down for me was the Big Cat enclosure. The viewing platform was closed and we were unable to see any of the ‘cats’. There wasn’t as many penguins as the first time I visited and only 2 meerkats out - it may have been poor timing on my behalf.

I would recommend going, but give it a few weeks if you have smaller children and concerned about current situation. They need to have fun but have fun safely.
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After reading all of the bed reviews, I was feeling nervous for our long awaited visit, it was the great reviews that made us book in the first place, previously.

We arrived ahead of time and it was a clear direct route to get to from where we travelled.

I messaged ahead to see if the water area would be open and the government had not okay’d it at this point, therefore, we knew not to bring wet clothes... Check, it will help to avoid any disappointment?

We brought our own cool box, left it in the boot for lunch and it was easy enough to get out to the car and back in again after, if you are trying to be healthy as I am. Plenty of benches to eat at, plenty of green space, I’d even go so far as to suggest a picnic blanket.

The park animals are on another level to any other park I have been to. I am trying to think of a comparison but I can’t. Definitely worth a visit and defiantly worth the price. We travelled over an hour and a half and we were not disappointed. It’s not just a zoo or a safari, or a play area, it’s all of that and more actually. One snag, the tigers were settling into their new habitat and so they were not seen, not a great issue as my son states he wants to come back ‘tomorrow’ ha! We went around the dinosaurs twice as my son found his confidence, he is young.

Would have been nice to have had a peep into the discovery centre - it was shut for obvious reasons I am sure.

Would have been nice to know feeding times of the animals - I hadn’t asked and they were not given to me either.

If I’d fix anything I’d say you must invest in new toilets, it would make the park. Having said this, you can sanitise your hands everywhere around the park, which is fabulous, considering the current climate we face.

Amazing day had by the both of us, we shall return - Amazing staff. Thanks everyone.
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