Paradise Wildlife Park
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It would get 5 stars but I spent around 100 quid for 3 of us. Seems a bit much for a day out in broxbourne.
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My husband invested in a primate experience for us and I was absolutely delighted. We arrived early as our tickets included full admission to the park. As it was midweek and off season we were a little disappointed that many attractions and features weren't open, in particular the woodland walk. But any disappointment was completely overwhelmed by the amazing experience we had in general at the park. I have never seen such well cared for or healthy looking animals at a zoo or wildlife park. Ever. That is a pretty big statement because I have travelled to some impressive facilities in the U.K. And abroad. Every animal, despite having small enclosures, had incredibly clean and well appointed areas with ample safe space to shelter from the public. Plenty of enrichment was available such that even the big cats, of which there are many spectacular examples, all looked happy and without stress. We attended a number of talks thoroughly the day which were all engaging, informative and really engaging. Staff were very helpful in explaining the exceptional circumstances some of their animals came from, and how they were accommodated at the park. Our primate experience was icing on the cake of what was an incredibly worthwhile day. We travelled all the way from Devon and were not disappointed. Is highly recommend it to anyone. And as for negative reviews, merely ask the staff about animal welfare if you are concerned about the size of any enclosure or any animal behaviour. You will learn more and come away completely reassured. Best small zoo I've ever seen. Thank you for an amazing day!
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Great day out for kids and animal lovers (will pick you up from local train station)
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I have taken part in various animal experiences, but the Red Panda feeding must be one of the best. Firstly, two of the friendly Zoo staff took me to the food preparation area where we collected dishes of fruit and some bamboo, and then we went to the red panda enclosure. The two pandas came down immediately, and I fed them apple slices. Such gentle creatures, They took each piece delicately from my fingers, sometimes holding on with their paws to steady themselves. The two staff members answered all my questions and explained all about the red panda, the breeding policy etc. I thoroughly recommend this Red Panda experience. You need to book in advance, either by email or by phone.The ticket entitled me to spend the rest of the day at this super zoo, watching tigers, zebras, lions and lemurs. Excellent.
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You get the best value for money if you come after 3pm, at which time the gate price goes down to £5.50 per person. Note, though, this promotion isn't applicable on bank and school holidays.<br><br>You can get really close to the big cats, more so than at any other zoo.
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We visited this park for a big cat feeding experience given to me as a birthday present. The park is clean and lots to do. Ian the Lion keeper was extremely knowledgeable and we learnt lots about the lions. I decided to feed Moto the white lion, he was just beautiful. After a safety talk the feeding began. I cannot describe the feeling of being so close to this stunning boy, to feel his tongue, tooth and breath on my hand was incredible. Would definitely recommend this for any big cat lover. An experience I will never ever forget. Thank you Ian.
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Fantastic Experience
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Bring from Kent I hadn’t heard of this place, but a friend recommended and we visited Saturday morning, only an hour drive,
When we arrived about 1030 the park was fairly quiet, really clean throughout, and nearly all the animals were up and about, all enclosures and habitats looked great aswell,
We paid £52 for a family pass online which is a lot cheaper than many other zoos, we took our own picnic and the kids loved playing in the many parks after we looked at all the animals,
Only small downsides were woodland trail was shut, and all the machines for the kids rides only accepted the old pound coins which we didn’t have any off but overall a very good park and we’d highly recommend, also the gift shop is very reasonable compared to normal gift shops.
When we arrived about 1030 the park was fairly quiet, really clean throughout, and nearly all the animals were up and about, all enclosures and habitats looked great aswell,
We paid £52 for a family pass online which is a lot cheaper than many other zoos, we took our own picnic and the kids loved playing in the many parks after we looked at all the animals,
Only small downsides were woodland trail was shut, and all the machines for the kids rides only accepted the old pound coins which we didn’t have any off but overall a very good park and we’d highly recommend, also the gift shop is very reasonable compared to normal gift shops.
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Great day out easy to find
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This is a lovely day out. Plenty to do and see. The animals / a fun play area for all ages / paddling pool with picnic area.
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Wowcher had been advertising a £29 for two adults through buy a gift online and decided to take the opportunity.
Because my partner has never seen a white tiger before, I knew this would be the perfect place to show him and boy was my partner in for a treat. Baikal is absolutely stunning, my partner described him as one of the biggest tigers he's ever seen. It was a shame to see Baikal alone in his penn. Having walked around the other side to where Baikal was, Rocky, Siberia and Aleena were altogether having an exploring expedition. Amongst the gorgeous tigers, amazingly there were 2 beautiful jaguars (very shy, bless them!!!) they're patterned skins alone are just incredible!! Then we both come across sleepy Jessie and Punja, the fluffy snow leopards. :-) Apart from the big cats there are also coatis, raccoons, meekats. For an additional £1 per bag, you can feed the following animals, sheep, alpacas, wallabys, goats and farm type mammals. However, I was disappointed that we couldn't get to see the Egyptian Fruit Bats, this is due to the fact that the bat house is currently under construction at this present time. Another disappointing factor was that of the European Wolves, as myself and my partner felt they did not have enough room to "swing a cat" Would love to see them in a much bigger environment!!
Because my partner has never seen a white tiger before, I knew this would be the perfect place to show him and boy was my partner in for a treat. Baikal is absolutely stunning, my partner described him as one of the biggest tigers he's ever seen. It was a shame to see Baikal alone in his penn. Having walked around the other side to where Baikal was, Rocky, Siberia and Aleena were altogether having an exploring expedition. Amongst the gorgeous tigers, amazingly there were 2 beautiful jaguars (very shy, bless them!!!) they're patterned skins alone are just incredible!! Then we both come across sleepy Jessie and Punja, the fluffy snow leopards. :-) Apart from the big cats there are also coatis, raccoons, meekats. For an additional £1 per bag, you can feed the following animals, sheep, alpacas, wallabys, goats and farm type mammals. However, I was disappointed that we couldn't get to see the Egyptian Fruit Bats, this is due to the fact that the bat house is currently under construction at this present time. Another disappointing factor was that of the European Wolves, as myself and my partner felt they did not have enough room to "swing a cat" Would love to see them in a much bigger environment!!
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Excellent wildlife park with high level viewing.
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Fantastic family day out, there really is something for everyone
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Only heard of this place a few months ago when we picked up a leaflet from another local zoo to it. Wish we'd known about it sooner as it is a great place.
We used tesco vouchers to get in but it costs just under £20 per adult.
One of the main things we liked was that all the kids play stuff is at the front of the park seperate from the animals (we don't have kids so it is quite peaceful in the zoo and we can enjoy it).
Paradise is (I think) the only UK zoo with all 5 major cats - they have white lions, a white tiger and regular tigers, a cheetah, jaguars (with adorable baby at the mo) and a pair of snow leopards. They have an ocelot as well.
The big cat high walkways are great, you get to see them from a different perspective as well as seeing them from ground level. Also there is a nice cafe that has glass looking out onto the tigers.
Elsewhere around the park there are loada more animals with other good viewing platforms and walkthroughs. They even have some theming in places which is unusual for a zoo but a nice touch.
We didn't get to watch any animal shows but we still spent about 3 hours there, managing to walk around a few times. Make sure you take your time watching the animals, we got to see the baby jaguar playing just like a kitten with her mum by spending 10 mins next to the cage.
All in all an enjoyable visit!
We used tesco vouchers to get in but it costs just under £20 per adult.
One of the main things we liked was that all the kids play stuff is at the front of the park seperate from the animals (we don't have kids so it is quite peaceful in the zoo and we can enjoy it).
Paradise is (I think) the only UK zoo with all 5 major cats - they have white lions, a white tiger and regular tigers, a cheetah, jaguars (with adorable baby at the mo) and a pair of snow leopards. They have an ocelot as well.
The big cat high walkways are great, you get to see them from a different perspective as well as seeing them from ground level. Also there is a nice cafe that has glass looking out onto the tigers.
Elsewhere around the park there are loada more animals with other good viewing platforms and walkthroughs. They even have some theming in places which is unusual for a zoo but a nice touch.
We didn't get to watch any animal shows but we still spent about 3 hours there, managing to walk around a few times. Make sure you take your time watching the animals, we got to see the baby jaguar playing just like a kitten with her mum by spending 10 mins next to the cage.
All in all an enjoyable visit!
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Lots of animals lots to do.
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Amazing day out lots to see got in at 10am stayed till 5.45 pm food ok recommend jacket potatoes
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Went here in August for my 3rd visit. It is a lovely park for the kids. It is not too big and the splash area is a little bonus. The only think I would say about our visit this year was they have added lots of extra things but these all cost extra money on top of the ticket price. This can make it expensive. We queued to feed the birds with nectar to find that when we got to the front that is was extra per person. This was the case for a lot of things.
I would suggest taking your own food as the food & drinks are expensive too. We bought 2 hot drinks which were in 2 little cardboard cups out of a machine & cost us nearly £8.
The little splash pool is nice of the weather is good. Last year it was very green when we visited in August & there was a sign up saying this was ok to go in as it had been treated. My son was ill that night so I am not so sure it was ok. But thankfully the splash pool this time looked clean.
We overall had a good time but I am not so sure I would go back again.
I would suggest taking your own food as the food & drinks are expensive too. We bought 2 hot drinks which were in 2 little cardboard cups out of a machine & cost us nearly £8.
The little splash pool is nice of the weather is good. Last year it was very green when we visited in August & there was a sign up saying this was ok to go in as it had been treated. My son was ill that night so I am not so sure it was ok. But thankfully the splash pool this time looked clean.
We overall had a good time but I am not so sure I would go back again.
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A fantastic time doing the big cat feed special thanks to Sophie and Cissie
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Beautiful place, worth for an afternoon outing. Targeted at smaller people, my husband and I really enjoyed it. Had the afternoon tea with tigers (tour) which was amazing.... Well recommended.
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Brilliant day
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Stunning place to spend a day
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We visited with grandchildren aged 1 and 4. The playground areas are excellent with a wide range of activities although most were in the open air and our experience would have been different if it had rained.
We had lunch in Safari Sam's which was about as you would expect. Fairly basic but with a reasonable choice for the adults and children.
The wildlife element of the park is not extensive but it is well presented.
Well worth a visit.
We had lunch in Safari Sam's which was about as you would expect. Fairly basic but with a reasonable choice for the adults and children.
The wildlife element of the park is not extensive but it is well presented.
Well worth a visit.
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Real paradise...
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my daughter enjoyed every moment over there
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If you do not have a car the nearest railway station is Broxbourne, you can ring for transport and there is a cost of £3 return for an adult. There is plenty for the kids to do
and numerous food outlets. Fabulous to see the animals so close up especially the wild cats and the zebra. You get some great views of the cats from the tree top walkway. It was great to listen to a talk on the red pandas and seeing them being fed. As a speedway fan of many years, had a brilliant time walking around the speedway museum seeing all the exhibits and memorabilia and having my picture taken on a bike. The museum is situated just by the entrance to the park. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
and numerous food outlets. Fabulous to see the animals so close up especially the wild cats and the zebra. You get some great views of the cats from the tree top walkway. It was great to listen to a talk on the red pandas and seeing them being fed. As a speedway fan of many years, had a brilliant time walking around the speedway museum seeing all the exhibits and memorabilia and having my picture taken on a bike. The museum is situated just by the entrance to the park. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
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