Paradise Wildlife Park
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Great destination for the little ones! Plenty of kids play equipment in various parts of the park (the big multi-lane slide being a particular highlight) all included in the entry fee. I was very impressed by the viewing platform (tiger treetops) that traverses the big cat territory that contains an impressive range of big cats.
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This Zoo is so much better than some of the larger ones like London zoo. It's smaller and more personable with great activities to do. The staff are really friendly and they do amazing talks. Perfect for a day out as a couple, or with kids or as a family!
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Visited with Harlow Stroke Support Group. Paradise Wildlife Park is disabled friendly with lots of wide flat pathways and ramps leading up to viewing platforms. The park is excellent for younger children as has lots and lots of play areas. Food in the cafe wasn't brilliant but you can bring your own for a picnic. All the animals appeared content and well cared for. Don't miss the animal shows and the talks which are aimed at all ages.
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I went down to PWP Yesterday with my partner, and we had an amazing time.
The weather wasn't in our favour, however the park was near on empty with plenty of opportunity to see all the animals in their exhibits and they were all very active (which took me by surprise considering I saw a review on here saying about the enclosure sizes) and this was a very good photo opportunity.
All of the staff were smiling and saying hi, answering any questions we had and the shows we saw (animal antics and birds of paradise) were a credit to how hard the zookeepers work to build relationships with the animals they care for.
The one thing I want to highlight which made my day complete was the Meerkat Feeding Experience. Online to book in advance is £99 plus £49 for every additional participant, HOWEVER on the day it was available and knocked down to £49 and I pretty much jumped my way to the enclosure once booked - well done for effective marketing guys, top work!Shona was so informative about the meerkats, giving me loads of information about how they live, their behaviours and fun facts. I was luckily the only person booked in so I got all the meerkats to myself and it was one of my dreams to do.
I always leave room for improvement and if there is anything I would highlight it would be the food. It was apparent that the chicken had been under a lamp for a while and for £7.10 per meal I'd have expected freshly cooked chicken goujons. However the chips were pretty good and we didn't mind as we were out of the rain.
ZSH - overall, well done. I honestly had a fantastic day and its conservation efforts astound me. Please pass my thanks onto Shona for a wonderful meerkat experience!
The weather wasn't in our favour, however the park was near on empty with plenty of opportunity to see all the animals in their exhibits and they were all very active (which took me by surprise considering I saw a review on here saying about the enclosure sizes) and this was a very good photo opportunity.
All of the staff were smiling and saying hi, answering any questions we had and the shows we saw (animal antics and birds of paradise) were a credit to how hard the zookeepers work to build relationships with the animals they care for.
The one thing I want to highlight which made my day complete was the Meerkat Feeding Experience. Online to book in advance is £99 plus £49 for every additional participant, HOWEVER on the day it was available and knocked down to £49 and I pretty much jumped my way to the enclosure once booked - well done for effective marketing guys, top work!Shona was so informative about the meerkats, giving me loads of information about how they live, their behaviours and fun facts. I was luckily the only person booked in so I got all the meerkats to myself and it was one of my dreams to do.
I always leave room for improvement and if there is anything I would highlight it would be the food. It was apparent that the chicken had been under a lamp for a while and for £7.10 per meal I'd have expected freshly cooked chicken goujons. However the chips were pretty good and we didn't mind as we were out of the rain.
ZSH - overall, well done. I honestly had a fantastic day and its conservation efforts astound me. Please pass my thanks onto Shona for a wonderful meerkat experience!
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Little one's loved it, lunch with the Tigers was the treat. The weather wasn't great but the rain seemed to wake the animals up. As with all these types of attraction it's is an expensive day out but the Tesco voucher's offer better value.
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great day out lots for all ages lots of places to picnic zoo very well done enjoyed the day with grandchildren
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We love this place! Weve been coming here for many years both as a family and bringing brownie and guides here and everytime therea more improvements, changes and more to see. The animals are always well kept and visably comftable in their enviroment. Staff always friendly and helpful, the childrens safety is extremely well thought of at this venue making it perfect for larger groups etc. Fun for all the family cant say theres much they could improve on at all!
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Myself my daughter and a friend of ours all visited paradise wildlife park about a week ago now...the weather was gorgeous...the 2 hour journey went without any problems...we went mainly to see the white lions and white tigers...and we weren't disappointed...they are such beautiful creatures...off course we saw the other animals too..I specially liked the wood trail..where you saw the wolves..the reindeer...and the owls..it was a fun day...if you have children there were a lot of activities for kids...they also had mini golf...which we played and I won..we were there all day....we arrived at 9.40 and left at 6.00...they had food places..but we didn't use them as we took our own...the gift shop was lovely...and all the staff who work there are really nice and very knowledge about the animals...My daughter was quite happy as we had entered a competition for guess the tigers name and she won...so off we go with this big soft toy (tiger) in the car..we would definitely go again and definitely recommend....with or without kids....
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Great little zoo. Best one so far for getting close views of the animals. The animals also look well kept considering the lack of space they get.
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Great family day out
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Had a really good day out. Great place for kids.
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My partner & I visited for the 1st time (Sat-2nd/09/17). It clearly has children in mind as lots to do for them (we don't have any), friendly staff, lots to do & see, cost a bit too much at just under £20 each. Regardless of the cost I would visit again.
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Plenty for the kids to do, its a small place packed with attractions , would recommend taking own food plenty of picnic areas , overall a great day out
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Amazing place
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We would not have visited it if it was not a wildlife conservationist establishment, which needs to run a business for funding.
It is true that the enclosures should ideally be much bigger (like Monkey World in Dorset) but we can see a lot of challenges to achieve it for this place was originally a notorious zoo before the current owner took it. Hopefully the business goes well and helps the company to do so.
Despite such a difficulty, the park is highly enjoyable. The elevated walkways are a very good idea. The tiger cafe gave us a really good view of all 3 tigers while having a coffee break (It would have been even nicer if the place was cleaned a little more frequently. Little customers could make such a mess under tables!). We saw a tiger being fed, a corsac fox given a box (he had to work it out to get the food out from it). We took time to wait and see animals do something and it was worth it.
10% discount when booked online. Show it at the ticket office and they give you the ticket. The parking is free. Although the food in the venue is not hugely overpriced, it may be an idea to bring your own and have it on a table in the open picnic area when the weather is nice. Do take a bottle of water with you as it costs £2.20 from the vending machine.
It is true that the enclosures should ideally be much bigger (like Monkey World in Dorset) but we can see a lot of challenges to achieve it for this place was originally a notorious zoo before the current owner took it. Hopefully the business goes well and helps the company to do so.
Despite such a difficulty, the park is highly enjoyable. The elevated walkways are a very good idea. The tiger cafe gave us a really good view of all 3 tigers while having a coffee break (It would have been even nicer if the place was cleaned a little more frequently. Little customers could make such a mess under tables!). We saw a tiger being fed, a corsac fox given a box (he had to work it out to get the food out from it). We took time to wait and see animals do something and it was worth it.
10% discount when booked online. Show it at the ticket office and they give you the ticket. The parking is free. Although the food in the venue is not hugely overpriced, it may be an idea to bring your own and have it on a table in the open picnic area when the weather is nice. Do take a bottle of water with you as it costs £2.20 from the vending machine.
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Had a great day, can get closer to the animals than at bigger zoos
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It's a nice zoo, very easy to move around with baggy or whilchair. The staff are all very kind. If you are tired to walk around there are several small play park around where children can play. Enjoy
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A wonderful place to go and definitely be going bk there again. I had a experience day feeding the tigers and it was amazing. Staff are lovely and very knowledgeable when it comes to the animals. Picnic areas play areas loads to see and do great place
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We went to this and had a lovely day the big cats were beautiful and very big! The Anaconda was amazing to see and the shear size astounding. Lots of tables to sit and have lunch we had ours next to the tigers with just the glass in between. The play area were very well kept and spacious my daughter enjoyed the splash area at the end of the day to cool down.
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We went as a couple over the August Bank Holiday. It's very easy to find and has brown signs to guide you the last few miles. The tickets were prebooked which meant we didn't have to wait too long to get into the park. Our main focus was seeing the bigs cats and we weren't disappointed, the number of cats compared to larger zoos is astonishing. Considering how hot it was the cats were relatively active, the highlight was the Cheetah eating it's lunch. We also took in the other animals as well, Penguins, Meerkats, Camels etc. They also have lots of activities for children, which is ideal for families. The ticket price was good value for money.
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We went on the bank holiday weekend, it was a warm day luckily we got there early and the queues were short within 20 mins they became very long. The park seems very popular and is easy to navigate. The bird area was a little disappointing as many of the aviaries were overgrown and you couldn't see anything, the bird area almost seemed neglected and the foot fall was low in my opinion to this side of the park. But coming back to the wildlife side was so busy a complete change. Most areas are accessible for the disabled, facilities such as toilets and washrooms seemed limited. There is much to see and appreciate from the reptile rooms to the lions and tigers. There are food outlets and the usual ice cream and drink areas. It is very well signposted from junction 25 off the M25, there is ample car parking and areas for those that have mobility issues. We had an enjoyable day, perhaps to visit again on not a busy day in the future.
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Excellent, compact zoo. Easy to see and photograph all animals.
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Seems expensive for what it is. Some of the enclosures appear to be small for the animals they keep.
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Not the best place I've been to like this. Went with 3 boys aged 6, 8 & 10. They got bored at times. I'd recommend for younger children aged 5 and under.
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Loved the zoo, lots to do and see for kids
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