Paradise Wildlife Park
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What a lovely zoo. Loved the dinosaurs. The animals look very well cared for. All the staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Great day out - highly recommend
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This was an amazing place to visit. Last time we went was for a wolf experience during COVID. The park has certainly changed for the better since then. It is a wonderful place for children and adults. Everything is very well organised, well kept and clean. We were able to see all the animals clearly and you can tell they are well looked after. There is the dinosaur world for the children and it is very impressive. We would definitely recommend this zoo.
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I've been visiting Hertfordshire Zoo, formerly known as Paradise Wildlife Park, for about seven years, and it's been incredible to witness its growth and transformation. A significant improvement for our family is the increased accessibility. The new ramps ensure everyone can enjoy all the animal viewing points, making it extremely pushchair and wheelchair-friendly.
The zoo is consistently clean and well-maintained, and the staff are always friendly and exceptionally helpful. Our recent experience at one of the summer nights events was fantastic. Despite the large crowds, the atmosphere was wonderful with great music and brilliant entertainment. There was something for all our children, ranging from eight months to 13 years old.
We visit often as this is such an accessible zoo. Our oldest son is a wheelchair user and sometimes misses out on activities with his siblings, but here he can access literally every area of the park. This makes Hertfordshire Zoo the perfect day out for our family. Despite the hour and 20-minute drive, we visit regularly.
The zoo is consistently clean and well-maintained, and the staff are always friendly and exceptionally helpful. Our recent experience at one of the summer nights events was fantastic. Despite the large crowds, the atmosphere was wonderful with great music and brilliant entertainment. There was something for all our children, ranging from eight months to 13 years old.
We visit often as this is such an accessible zoo. Our oldest son is a wheelchair user and sometimes misses out on activities with his siblings, but here he can access literally every area of the park. This makes Hertfordshire Zoo the perfect day out for our family. Despite the hour and 20-minute drive, we visit regularly.
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Smaller compared to Whipsnade and other zoo we saw, but more facilities for kids with a stage for baby/kids dance, a splash park and a big playground. Lots of places to eat. We managed to see all animals, compared to the other zoos where usually they are inside their caves. Definitely worth to check out.
downside:
- the ice-cream van: the service was very slow even with just a couple of people waiting to be served.
- the noodle shop: chicken nuggets and fries were good, noodles were AWFUL, WORST NOODLES I HAD IN MY LIFE. 4 of us got noodles and we all left them
downside:
- the ice-cream van: the service was very slow even with just a couple of people waiting to be served.
- the noodle shop: chicken nuggets and fries were good, noodles were AWFUL, WORST NOODLES I HAD IN MY LIFE. 4 of us got noodles and we all left them
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Excellent day with the children. There is so much to do. We are members and go once or twice a month. We really love it here.
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We have an annual membership. Great place to take the kids. Dinosaur section has recently been upgraded. Love it!
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Absolutely amazing day. Everything was great, in great condition and very easy to get around. Was a hot day so not a lot of animals were out, but that's funny expected. We still had an amazing day out. The staff were incredible too, all very friendly and cheery, very well versed on the animals they're looking after and we even got to see one of the keeper snakes feed, such was an amazing sight to behold.
Great family day out. Lots for kids to do and not a mind melting experience for adults either.
Dinosaurs, lions, soft play, lovely!!
Will gladly be back again in the future.
Great family day out. Lots for kids to do and not a mind melting experience for adults either.
Dinosaurs, lions, soft play, lovely!!
Will gladly be back again in the future.
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Not as big as I thought it would be, but good day out
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Had the absolute best day here! Not too busy with lots to see and explore
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We bought tickets for the evening visit and wasn't disappointed as soon as we got into the carpark a steel band was playing,and 3 guys were doing an act,entertainment and music continued in the park,we didn't see many animals probley fed up from the day visit,but the ones we did se,was excellent the lions and jaguars especially,would recommend for all ages, well done hertfordshire Zoo
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Amazing place. Kids loved it. Plenty to do and will take the whole day to see and do everything. Bring a picnic as food choice isn't great
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The new Hertfordshire Zoo is a truly wonderful attraction.
It's evolved so much in the last few years with obvious huge investment into the park, facilities, theming and animals.
Every member of staff we met there were courteous and helpful.
The animals were beautiful and obviously well cared for and stimulated. The environment was well thought out and created a very natural experience while at the same time colourful and entertaining.
I've noted a few comments about food prices in the reviews. We actually made comment that we thought the food outlets were very reasonably priced and actually probably cheaper than a lot of similar attractions we've attended in the past.
If you've never been before it's a must. If you haven't been for a while like us... Go again and see what's changed, you'll be very pleasantly surprised!
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Ps... The otters were adorable!
It's evolved so much in the last few years with obvious huge investment into the park, facilities, theming and animals.
Every member of staff we met there were courteous and helpful.
The animals were beautiful and obviously well cared for and stimulated. The environment was well thought out and created a very natural experience while at the same time colourful and entertaining.
I've noted a few comments about food prices in the reviews. We actually made comment that we thought the food outlets were very reasonably priced and actually probably cheaper than a lot of similar attractions we've attended in the past.
If you've never been before it's a must. If you haven't been for a while like us... Go again and see what's changed, you'll be very pleasantly surprised!
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Ps... The otters were adorable!
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Brilliant zoo and dinosaur walk. Not been for a few years and very happy with how its grown and how accesible the whole place is.
Enjoyed a very good evening day out with the whole family.
Enjoyed a very good evening day out with the whole family.
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Amazing zoo very clean and seeing variety of animals much better than london zoo
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Food prices are ridiculous at this place but overall the zoo is worth a visit...
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Went to the summer evening event, lots to do including dinosaur trail. Zoo has lots of animals, play park and other activities
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Wonderful place with lots to see
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Went for one of their Summer Evenings and had a great time! Entertainment was brilliant, lovely atmosphere and enjoyed our walk around the zoo. Especially seeing Jessie the snow leopard who was very active.
Unfortunately we missed the Caribbean street food (hadn’t looked at the map properly) and so ended up in the zoo restaurant instead. Wouldn’t recommend that as food was pretty bad (overcooked sausages and undercooked potato). But would take a packed lunch if visiting for the day.
Lovely playground too and a dinosaur bit which we didn’t get a chance to walk around so could easily spend longer here.
Unfortunately we missed the Caribbean street food (hadn’t looked at the map properly) and so ended up in the zoo restaurant instead. Wouldn’t recommend that as food was pretty bad (overcooked sausages and undercooked potato). But would take a packed lunch if visiting for the day.
Lovely playground too and a dinosaur bit which we didn’t get a chance to walk around so could easily spend longer here.
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Wonderful day, despite rain. Enclosures seemed interesting for both animals and viewers. Really smart zoo. Full day out. Lots of information about animals, conservation work and UK wildlife.
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Awesome for kids ,who are fascinated over Dinosaurs.
Lovely place ,lots of play areas.
Lovely place ,lots of play areas.
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Great place to visit. Food places were surprisingly high quality and some lovely animals
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Would have given 5 stars, but the blue light card discount is only applied to the card holder and can't be used for the family unlike other places.
The zoo was excellent, especially for the kids. Lots of things to do for the kids; kids pool, soft play, slides, fossil sand pit.
It was very clean and well maintained and decorated, great atmosphere.
There's restaurant which was expensive and lacks halal food option. Vegan option is available.
Would recommend to go early and spend the whole day there.
The zoo was excellent, especially for the kids. Lots of things to do for the kids; kids pool, soft play, slides, fossil sand pit.
It was very clean and well maintained and decorated, great atmosphere.
There's restaurant which was expensive and lacks halal food option. Vegan option is available.
Would recommend to go early and spend the whole day there.
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We visited with daughter and grandchildren aged 2 and 6. The dinosaur park was a big hit! However I have to say that for the £120 we paid, there weren't many animals in evidence. Plus an extra £2.00 for the little train ride!
I do understand that wild animals will often take cover in their enclosure and we did see lions, sun bears, camels, penguins, glimpse of tiger, no jaguars despite several visits. The Outback area only showed us emus.
The gibbon enclosure is being rebuilt but no way to see them in their old home.
No meerkats, otters (inside or out) or red pandas and others. There was a lot of peering with children into seemingly empty enclosures, visited several times over the day. Even the farmyard area was empty!
It had rained the day before but was sunny when we visited.
We did enjoy the bird show and the children enjoyed what they saw.
The zoo is well laid out and just the right size for small children but pity there wasn't more to see.
I do understand that wild animals will often take cover in their enclosure and we did see lions, sun bears, camels, penguins, glimpse of tiger, no jaguars despite several visits. The Outback area only showed us emus.
The gibbon enclosure is being rebuilt but no way to see them in their old home.
No meerkats, otters (inside or out) or red pandas and others. There was a lot of peering with children into seemingly empty enclosures, visited several times over the day. Even the farmyard area was empty!
It had rained the day before but was sunny when we visited.
We did enjoy the bird show and the children enjoyed what they saw.
The zoo is well laid out and just the right size for small children but pity there wasn't more to see.
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Sehr interessant gestaltete und gepflegte Anlage. Es gibt wirklich viel zu sehen. Sehr Kinderfreundlich. Bitte EC Karte nicht vergessen, ohne geht nix
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Had a lovely time Animals in large enclosures .Very good for family's .Good value for money .Friendly keepers .Always improving enclosures .
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