Paradise Wildlife Park
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My partner and I recently came to the zoo for a reptile bug bonanza experience.
Our day was brilliant, the experience itself is an hour and a half and then you get to go round the zoo afterwards.
We were met by Reece who is a reptile keeper, he started off by taking us over to meet the tortoises and we got to feed the big female Marion! This was a great start for us as we both love tortoises.
We then went over to the main part of the zoo and saw some of the stick insects, some of them were very large and I have to admit that despite booking the experience bugs aren't really my thing, however reece was excellent and very patient, explaining everything about them and I ended up conquering my fears and holding one!
We also met a python and a skink as well as tarantulas and centipedes, throughout the experience reece was massively informative and a wealth of knowledge on all the animals we were shown which he clearly loved.
The park itself seemed well run and despite some work going on it was very clean and all the animals around the park seemed happy, I don't really agree with some of the reviews stating that the enclosures are too small!
All in all a fantastic day and would thoroughly recommend the reptile bug bonanza, my only complaint is that this experience seems to be missing from their own website and I had to purchase through a third party which seems strange.
We also saw some talks in other parts of the zoo and the keepers doing these all seemed very enthusiastic and again very knowledgeable.
I'd also like to point out another thing regarding our keeper Reece, that we offered him a small tip as we were so happy but he modestly asked if we would donate it to the zoo instead as it would be better spent, I think this was such a lovely thing to hear!!
Our day was brilliant, the experience itself is an hour and a half and then you get to go round the zoo afterwards.
We were met by Reece who is a reptile keeper, he started off by taking us over to meet the tortoises and we got to feed the big female Marion! This was a great start for us as we both love tortoises.
We then went over to the main part of the zoo and saw some of the stick insects, some of them were very large and I have to admit that despite booking the experience bugs aren't really my thing, however reece was excellent and very patient, explaining everything about them and I ended up conquering my fears and holding one!
We also met a python and a skink as well as tarantulas and centipedes, throughout the experience reece was massively informative and a wealth of knowledge on all the animals we were shown which he clearly loved.
The park itself seemed well run and despite some work going on it was very clean and all the animals around the park seemed happy, I don't really agree with some of the reviews stating that the enclosures are too small!
All in all a fantastic day and would thoroughly recommend the reptile bug bonanza, my only complaint is that this experience seems to be missing from their own website and I had to purchase through a third party which seems strange.
We also saw some talks in other parts of the zoo and the keepers doing these all seemed very enthusiastic and again very knowledgeable.
I'd also like to point out another thing regarding our keeper Reece, that we offered him a small tip as we were so happy but he modestly asked if we would donate it to the zoo instead as it would be better spent, I think this was such a lovely thing to hear!!
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Great place to visit, plenty to do and see for the family, car park is free, animals very well looked after, polite, friendly and helpful staff, grounds are kept clean and tidy and accessible for everyone, young, old, disabled, obviously can be very busy in school holidays, excellent for a special occasion as a varied number of experiences with some of the animals.
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Thoroughly interesting day here, my son went with nursery and parents were invited along. Loads of animals and info, very well laid out. If travelling on A10 south then ignore the signs and come off at Hoddesdon, much quicker and easier!
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The experience was brought for us and we did it for our anniversary, I didn't know what to expect but ant honestly say it was amazing and I would recommend to anyone! We feed the cats watch one be trained and even got to go in the enclosure and hide there food I can't definitely say that hand feeding the white lions was the best part of the day! Not for the faint hearted though, the keeper , Steve, that took us around made the experience even more enjoyable and was very knowledgable so thank you for that! After the whole day looking after the cats with him when then went and had a lovely lunch and spent the rest of the day walking around the park, thoroughly enjoyable.
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Loved it
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Excellent zoo
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Last Saturday I took 10 10 year olds to a party for my daughters 10th Birthday. Arrived and parking was easy, picked up wristbands and then went to the restaurant to order our meals for later. No queuing !!! Then we went off to see the animals, all of which are so looked after. All the animals are provided with perfect amount of space..very important to my animal lover Daughter who is an expert in these things. We fed farm animals with real food not just silly food. We saw Lions so close you can almost touch them, heard the Lion roar! Very thrilling! Then we went onto see Zebras, Lamas, camels, Reptiles, Sloths, Monkeys, Bats, Tigers, Cheetahs, Red Panda. Watched the Penguins being fed and learnt alot about them on a talk. Went to a show and learnt more about rodents! Lovely presentation. Then we went on a tractor ride around the Zoo following onto the Restaurant where our food came so promptly, lovely laid table with matching Animal Cups and napkins. Tasty food, followed by an ice cream. We were able to drop off the cake before and they had that all ready for us. Went onto the gift shop and the playground until it closed and then received Goodie bags for all the kids. All thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The service , the cleanliness, the safety of the children was all perfect. It cost me £171 plus £4 for each goodie bag which was a good one btw. I think this park is outstanding on every level I would highly recommend this for a family day out, a Party for all ages, as well as a day out with a hot date !!! I LOVE THIS PLACE IT IS FANTASTIC IN EVERY WAY! We will be back soon... thank you for making my daughter birthday so special.
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On arriving at Paradise Wildlife Park a bit early for my wolf experience on the19th January 2017. The experience was supposed to be for half an hour costing £149.00 we were actually with the keeper for an hour and I got to feed the Wolves not one but 3 of them I was right next to them but through a mesh fence. The keeper was excellently well informed, answered all my questions that I asked of her. You need a second person there if you want to take lots of photo's. It was absolutely fantastic to be so close to these wolves, my altermite dream in life. It`s a fantastic idea as a birthday present, which is what I got. After the experience you get a certificate and a free T shirt and the fee allows you entry into the park all day. I can`t recommend this place highly enough. Thank you to the staff at Paradise Wildlife Park. After my wolf experience we spent a further 3 hours wondering around the park and had lunch in one of the restaurants. What an amazing day I had :) :) :)
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We had planned to visit for some time having been given a "Tickle the Tapir" experience. Took two young children with us and have to say PWP is a lovely well organised location with plenty to do for children and some of the most beautiful animals. Whilst enclosures seem smaller than some I have seen the animals themselves seemed happy and in really good condition. Staff were helpful and friendly throughout the visit with a special mention to the Tapir keeper who was brilliant, knowledgeable, friendly and talked at length about the animals that were clearly his passion. Overall a great day and some very happy tired children at the end of the day.
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Bit deads-ville in the winter but you get the zoo to yourself. Quite Expensive for what it is. Parking is free.
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Lots of play areas. Small collection of animals.
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I went on 25rh January it was very cold but was looking forward to day out with hubby what a disappointing place no one around only staff mending enclosurers,everything was closed restaurant was open thank goodness but food was nasty jacket potatoe was burnt as it was a reheat from microwave.i don't think it was worth the money laid out we spent £45.00 on food &Tickets,I have been once in the summer it was lovely,so my advice is don't go in winter, maybe they should close from end of November to public so they can do repairs re open in February.
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Booked a Wolf experience for 19th Jan.You have to get there half an hour before the Park opens.The experience was supposed to be for half hour costing £149.We were actually with the keeper for an hour and my partner got to feed the Wolves.Right next to them but through a mesh fence.The keeper was excellently well informed.You need a second person there if you want to take lots of piccy`s.Fantastic to be so up and close to these animals.I would think the big cat experience would be the same.It`s a fantastic idea as a birthday present.After the experience you get a certificate and a free T shirt and the fee allows you entry all day after.Can`t recommend this place highly enough.
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What an absolutely brilliant place , 20 min drive , no queueing motorways , and easy to find and park . Inside there's loads to see and do , I've got yearly passes now as we will be here loads this year
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Nice compact zoo with staff that care. Animal experiences are very good (particularly Meet The Lemurs)
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Lots to see and do. With plenty of outdoor and indoor play areas. Best for under 10s.
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Paradise wildlife park in Broxbourne is a wonderful place to visit, with either young children, teenagers or just couples. The large selection of animals are well looked after. There is a large play area for children to play in, a train that goes through woods with dinasaurs in and a outside paddling pool for the summer. There is a large cafe with nice food. Well worth a visit, a whole day there is needed to enjoy the place
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We enjoyed a lovely day out. The animals were easy to see and the layout gave opportunities for photographs which were not marred by wire mesh. Glass panels to the enclosures were clean and overhead walkways gave clear views into the pens. I have never been so close to big cats before ... The snow leopards were amazing. Thank you, we will be back.
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Cute little wildlife park, great fun
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Our family have been going to Paradise Park for years. It really is an amazing place with loads of great things to see and do.
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We took my 2 daughters aged 5 and nearly 2 and my 2 nieces aged 8 on new yrs day. Had a really good day out. Some of the big cat enclosures seemed a bit on the small side but this is a conservation zoo and all keepers seemed very enthusiastic , knowledgeable and the animals well cared for. The park was well kept clean and tidy. All the kids loved the attractions and rides like soft play and slides. The train not running on our visit but a short tractor ride sufficed. The cafe was good value and food good. In the summer I might be inclined to take a picnic as I think the cafe could become very busy. All in all a great wildlife park and attraction.
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If you want a place that will provide fun the whole day this is it. There are animals to see and feed, bouncy slide, playground, little train ride and woodland walk
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An impromptu day out today. Surprised to see the park so quiet but great changes and new things to see. Happy to support this local wildlife park.
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I bought this as gift for my husband. From the moment we arrived staff looked after us so friendly and helpful. Staff in discovery centre made us feel very welcome with a cup of warm tea on a cold winters morning thank you. The experience guy who we fed the meerkats was brilliant. He answered all my husbands questions about meerkats and made our experience one of a kind. The park itself so lovly. All animals are well looked after and great day out. Also got certificate and t shirt to take home. My husband said it was the best Xmas present. Thank you for making this possible. Looking forward to booking our next adventure St paradise wildlife Park.
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Easy access to animals
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