Paradise Wildlife Park
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Interesting to see and read about the history of speedway with lots of artifacts and memorabilia through the ages - lots to take in as a very interesting collection.
Lots of animals to see and take photos of. The personnel know lots about the animals that they are looking after. Great to have the higher viewing platforms to see into the enclosures so you have more chance to see the animals as they rest under trees such as the wolves and big cats.
It was great to read all about the conservation and breeding programmes that the zoo is involved in to help keep these species of animals alive for more people to see and to try and release them into the wild.
There is new enclosures being built as they try and provide excellent care for the animals - good to see a range of different owls in addition to parrots and other birds.
The day got even better - Brilliant and awesome opportunity to see behind the scenes and to get up close and personal with a Big Cat - had a choice of cat to feed and the keeper was very knowledgeable about the animal - highly recommended for all to do - nothing to be scared of as they are very gentle. What a great present to have!!
Lots of animals to see and take photos of. The personnel know lots about the animals that they are looking after. Great to have the higher viewing platforms to see into the enclosures so you have more chance to see the animals as they rest under trees such as the wolves and big cats.
It was great to read all about the conservation and breeding programmes that the zoo is involved in to help keep these species of animals alive for more people to see and to try and release them into the wild.
There is new enclosures being built as they try and provide excellent care for the animals - good to see a range of different owls in addition to parrots and other birds.
The day got even better - Brilliant and awesome opportunity to see behind the scenes and to get up close and personal with a Big Cat - had a choice of cat to feed and the keeper was very knowledgeable about the animal - highly recommended for all to do - nothing to be scared of as they are very gentle. What a great present to have!!
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Visited here for the first time with 21 month old toddler and what a wonderful time he had, so many things to climb on and to ride. The wildlife section was accessible for buggies and the walkways meant that the animals were visible. Soft play at the end of the day in the cafe made his day. Wish it had been warm enough to visit the lagoon. 3 generations loved it.
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Had a really lovely day here last October great for the kids lots to see and do
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Had a lovely day with our grandaughter who is just under 2 ,she had the time of her life going from animals to play things she was entertained the whole day ,finally finishing off in the paddling pool which she really loved we are lucky as we live nearby so will definitely be coming back .
The only downside was the food we purchased in the restaurant but in future we would bring a picnic as the picnic areas are more than adequate
The only downside was the food we purchased in the restaurant but in future we would bring a picnic as the picnic areas are more than adequate
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Peter and his family have resurrected Broxbourne Zoo, as it was in the 70's, and turned it into an amazing home for a wide diversity of animals that are cared for and loved so much.
A delightful day out
A delightful day out
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We hired the Tjger Tree Tops room for my husband's birthday party and were amazed to find the room decorated and beautifully arranged. The food was very generous, with something for everyone and nothing seemed too much trouble for the smiling staff. From the guy in the car park, the ladies serving in the souvenir shop to the catering manager, all seemed happy in their work and were polite and courteous.
Ian, the tiger keeper , gave us a short but very informative talk on the tigers which started our day well. The enthusiasm the staff has for their animals is wonderful - and it is clear to see that the animals welfare is paramount.
The tiger feeding experience is one my husband will never forget, so all in all a super place for a special celebration.
Everything I discussed about the dietary requirements was met and I would like to thank the catering manager, James, and the really lovely Fanoulla for looking after us all. Nobody could have done more.
If you are looking for somewhere for a special celebration, give them a ring. I am confident you will not be disappointed.
Ian, the tiger keeper , gave us a short but very informative talk on the tigers which started our day well. The enthusiasm the staff has for their animals is wonderful - and it is clear to see that the animals welfare is paramount.
The tiger feeding experience is one my husband will never forget, so all in all a super place for a special celebration.
Everything I discussed about the dietary requirements was met and I would like to thank the catering manager, James, and the really lovely Fanoulla for looking after us all. Nobody could have done more.
If you are looking for somewhere for a special celebration, give them a ring. I am confident you will not be disappointed.
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Great place for family day out there's even a museum here.
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Really lovely place. The staff in the shop were a bit rude (cash only at the end of the day), but it won't affect a great visit.
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It was a fine Saturday afternoon, there was plenty for the family to see. Lots of interesting talks, feeds and pictorial information. The young ones loved the farm animals, the White Lion, the Gibbons and the Meerkats. The parks with the slides and swings, the bounces castle. They were totally shattered at the end of the day. It is not a cheap day out, however it a great day out.
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Great zoo for kids.
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Lots of animals and birds to see. Also food and places for children entertainment.
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Two adults and a three year old cost £45 online.
When we got there we had to park across the road even though there was plenty of spaces inside.
Once your inside everything then costs you more money!! £1 a go for this and that how can you say no to your little ones when your on a lovely day out.
Lots of stuff wasn't available to use or just wasn't there.
I felt sorry for some of the animals their runs were not big enough for my dog so how can they be big enough for them.
Could be a fantastic day out if you have £100 to spare, and that's just for 3 and we took our own picnic.
When we got there we had to park across the road even though there was plenty of spaces inside.
Once your inside everything then costs you more money!! £1 a go for this and that how can you say no to your little ones when your on a lovely day out.
Lots of stuff wasn't available to use or just wasn't there.
I felt sorry for some of the animals their runs were not big enough for my dog so how can they be big enough for them.
Could be a fantastic day out if you have £100 to spare, and that's just for 3 and we took our own picnic.
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Really good for kids. Lots of interesting animals (big cats, penguins ect.). On site food and drink are reasonable (for a zoo).
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This is cheaper and better than London Zoo
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Had a blast with the kids.
Lovely rides and Amazing animals.
Food was good and we had a lot of fun.
Highlights were the fire engine and the train. Oh yeah and the lions and tigers ! Wow
Lovely rides and Amazing animals.
Food was good and we had a lot of fun.
Highlights were the fire engine and the train. Oh yeah and the lions and tigers ! Wow
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Lovely place, not to big to get round. We were a party of 6 with 3 disabled people, and it's not often that places cater so well for the disabled. There are aren't any enclosures that you can't get to see, even the high areas. Also great value for money. I would recommend this place to everyone, a great family day out. Even more so if you love the big cats. A party of 6 (3 disabled) was only £49.50. You can take your own food in , but not allowed inside, which was a pain as it wasn't warm, but there was covered areas, would have been a better idea to have patio heaters.
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Doskonałe miejsce na wypad z rodziną, polecam.
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Great day no matter how young or old
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Not a lot of animals but plenty of play areas for the kids. They spent more time playing than looking at animals. Overall a nice family day out.
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There is a good variety of animals here and as they were all active and looked in good health. We enjoyed looking at all the big cats and liked the new penguin enclosure. I liked that the zoo is quite compact and easy to find your way around so it's not too much walking for children. It didn't feel too busy so you had time to look at the animals and didn't feel rushed to move on. There's plenty of picnic areas and a covered area if it's raining. I can't comment on the food as we brought a picnic but the ice creams were very overpriced. There is a big play area but you do have to pay extra for some things to play or go on like the go karts. Good value for money compared to some other zoos in the area. We spent about 3 hours here and saw everything.
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Had the opportunity to visit this wildlife park for a family birthday outing with two young kids aged 4 and 2 years.
PLUS POINTS; loved the layout of the place, the park size is just enough for the little ones to cover, there are plenty of play areas, including a nice paddling area. The cafe (Sam's Diner) had a good selection of food - orders delivered quickly too.
WHAT LETS IT DOWN; is the additional charges for everything on top of the entry tickets (£17 adults, £13 kids). A £1 here and there soon adds up! What disgusted me is even the little train around the forest park charged each person £1, and then face painting, balloon modelling, every small ride dotted here and there, fairground type water games, the formula one racing track and the list goes on and on....
I would rather pay a price on entry and then only get my cash out for food or pay as you go along. If the price is for the wildlife...then most are hidden or look sedated. There are other places out there that provide much more value for money.
PLUS POINTS; loved the layout of the place, the park size is just enough for the little ones to cover, there are plenty of play areas, including a nice paddling area. The cafe (Sam's Diner) had a good selection of food - orders delivered quickly too.
WHAT LETS IT DOWN; is the additional charges for everything on top of the entry tickets (£17 adults, £13 kids). A £1 here and there soon adds up! What disgusted me is even the little train around the forest park charged each person £1, and then face painting, balloon modelling, every small ride dotted here and there, fairground type water games, the formula one racing track and the list goes on and on....
I would rather pay a price on entry and then only get my cash out for food or pay as you go along. If the price is for the wildlife...then most are hidden or look sedated. There are other places out there that provide much more value for money.
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Visited Paradise for a Feed a Big Cat experience. Arrived early so we could have a look at all the animals, it's a fairly small park but has a massive play area to keep children entertained. We had our cameras and got loads of animal shots, worked our way around the park spending a lot of time with the Big Cats. Went to the Diner for lunch and although the food was lovely the gluten free option had us waiting 45 minutes rather than the suggested 20 which meant some food had to be left so we could make the experience on time. Our keeper Steve was awesome, funny, knowledgeable and passionate about his cats. We chose to feed Baikal the white tiger as we had enjoyed watching him play earlier and I believe feeding him was one of the highlights of my life. I was never scared for my safety as I had full confidence in Steve but it was an amazing experience. We had an hour with Our keeper and learnt a lot.
I would happily recommend a visit to the park to anyone and if you have the money the experiences are amazing. On our way out we saw a couple feeding the meerkats and they where all over them, head, neck, in jackets etc. Looked like a lot of fun too.
In addition to the animals they have a large picnic area, a splash pool for when it's hot and as mentioned score a large play area and woodland walk.
I would happily recommend a visit to the park to anyone and if you have the money the experiences are amazing. On our way out we saw a couple feeding the meerkats and they where all over them, head, neck, in jackets etc. Looked like a lot of fun too.
In addition to the animals they have a large picnic area, a splash pool for when it's hot and as mentioned score a large play area and woodland walk.
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Haven't been here for approx 5 years, a lot has changed (for the better) and I am very impressed with what they have done. The enclosures are great, thought some a bit small, and there is a large selection of animals and things to do for the children. The park is clean and well kept. The only down side is the main restaurant, £53 for 3 x cheese burgers (cheese cost extra) 1 x adults chicken and chips and 1 x child's chicken and chips all with a coke, can't see how they can justify charging this!
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There are a lot of different activities at "Paradise", most of which as an animal lover I was not interested in but would be appealing for families with pre teen children. The animal section was really good, there is clearly a great deal of investment continuing to upgrade the facilities, I loved the "Cat Walk" a walkway past all the various Big Cat Exhibits and if you need a refreshment visit the Tree Tops Cafe which has a wonderful view of the Tiger compound with the roar of the lions in the background.
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My daughter and I had a Big Cat Keeper experience for our shared special birthdays. It was a brilliant day. The keeper Steve was amazing with so much knowledge and enthusiasm. The animals were all awesome and all came over to see us and enjoy a titbit or two! Even Rocky the tiger who is 19 years old got up from his nap in the sun so we could see this magnificent creature up close, Such an amazing experience which we will never forget. Thank you Paradise.
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