Local Reviews
In August 2015, WulfricSpot said about Paradise Wildlife Park
We visit Paradise Wildlife Park regularly anyway but my family bought my husband and me a Red Panda Experience for my birthday. We were greeted with coffee and biscuits and a free T shirt and then Connor, the very helpful small mammal keeper, took us to prepare some fruit to feed the Pandas. We saw the area where food is prepared for various animals and then carried the fruit into the Panda enclosure. It was such a wonderful experience feeding them! We were really close up with them. We were advised not to try to stroke them but we were able to feed them pieces of fruit by hand. Later we held branches of bamboo (grown in the zoo) for them to nibble. They were really gentle and so CUTE!! Best birthday present ever!!!
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In August 2015, TBJG said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Great day trip - lots to see but all within easy walking distance and very suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Book online for great discount.
Book online for great discount.
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In August 2015, AbbieSchafer said about Paradise Wildlife Park
On arrival it firstly appears as a kids park however the animal enclosures and shows are catered for all ages! All the show talks are very informative and very enjoyable, the animals are very entertaining and you can personally feed some of the animals too! Overall a great day out takes up 3 hours to do the whole park!
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In August 2015, Steven C said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I have wanted to visit the park for quite some time after a recommendation from a friend and the zoo didn't disappoint. My wife and I are on a bucket list challenge to visit every zoo in the UK, so the pwp was next on our list. My first impression was how relaxed the animals all seemed. You can see how the keepers really care on a personal level for the animals they look after. The enclosures were kept very clean. Viewing the animals at different angles is possible using the overhead walk ways or at ground level. The zoo layout meant you don't have to walk for miles and revisiting the different enclosures was very easy.i would recommend the zoo to anybody.it was a very enjoyable day
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In November 2015, fromthemidlands said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Took my friend on the Feed the Red Panda experience, had a brilliant time friendly knowledgeable staff, even taking photographs whilst we were feeding the pandas. Although it was a 220 mile round trip we both felt it was worth it.
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In November 2015, TirpAdvsior said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Really enjoyed it here. Lots to do and see. The wild cats were amazing! The only negative is that buying food and drinks at the park are overly priced.
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In November 2015, Paula B said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I've been a couple of times in the last 5 months, and both times had a wonderful time, despite the weather on the last occasion. PWP is one of my favourite wildlife parks to visit. It's fairly compact, so I don't have to walk miles and miles, yet it has a really good variety of animals, and despite what a few people have said, I think their enclosures are mostly of a very good size, especially the big cat enclosures. As a lover of big cats, this is one of the best places to see a really big variety of them, especially due to their ties with the World Heritage Foundation. On my last visit, I particularly enjoyed seeing the pair of Jaguars together on the same platform. I felt really privileged to watch them grooming each other and being affectionate - a good sign for the future when they are old enough to breed, I hope.
As always the Red Pandas are a delight. When I visited a few months ago, the cubs were absolutely gorgeous. They have now moved on to new homes, but Tilly (the mum) was enjoying being fed this time. I also found the Meerkat heating itself up under a heat lamp very amusing - and how thoughtful of the Park to provide this facility. I also enjoyed seeing a pair of wolves sharing a platform, looking very alert and perfectly happy.
It was also very interesting watching Tahnee the Cheetah undergoing training from the keepers. This is not to provide amusement, but has a very serious purpose. It allows the keepers to perform medical checks etc on the animals without having to sedate them or cause them any kind of stress - how great is that!? Again, I felt very privileged to see this.
Despite it being autumn, the Park was very clean and tidy. As always, the keepers are very friendly and informative and I always feel that I've learnt something new every time I come here. I see from the website that there are some animals that I haven't seen yet, but would like to. Oh dear, what a shame - I will just have to visit again ;))). I can't wait!
As always the Red Pandas are a delight. When I visited a few months ago, the cubs were absolutely gorgeous. They have now moved on to new homes, but Tilly (the mum) was enjoying being fed this time. I also found the Meerkat heating itself up under a heat lamp very amusing - and how thoughtful of the Park to provide this facility. I also enjoyed seeing a pair of wolves sharing a platform, looking very alert and perfectly happy.
It was also very interesting watching Tahnee the Cheetah undergoing training from the keepers. This is not to provide amusement, but has a very serious purpose. It allows the keepers to perform medical checks etc on the animals without having to sedate them or cause them any kind of stress - how great is that!? Again, I felt very privileged to see this.
Despite it being autumn, the Park was very clean and tidy. As always, the keepers are very friendly and informative and I always feel that I've learnt something new every time I come here. I see from the website that there are some animals that I haven't seen yet, but would like to. Oh dear, what a shame - I will just have to visit again ;))). I can't wait!
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In November 2015, charmaloo88 said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I am often quite wary of any 'zoo' environment but I have mainly praise for this little gem!
I had booked the red panda feeding experience for my partner and I got his birthday (who would of thought a 34 year old man would be so excited just to see them, let alone feed them!)
We met keeper Tom before being led through and he was just fantastic. Full of information and answered all our questions easily. We both work in the veterinary profession and were impressed by his knowledge. We got to hand fed the older male Teajmann who was just adorable. The female Tilly was more interested in sleeping so we didn't get to feed her, we were disappointed at all, she is a wild animal after all!
All enclosures were large and open, each specifically built so the animals can hide from view if they choose to. The otters are adorable, the wolves beautiful, and the big cats breathtaking. It's a small park but it's easy to spend a whole day as there are talks and feeds at regular intervals. All keepers were brilliant, knowledgable and approachable. Even the guy cleaning out the bat enclosure came and had a chat with us!
My only negative comment would be that the snow leopard was pacing and looking stressed BUT there were signs everywhere stating she was a new addition. And if a group of schoolchildren were screaming at you I'm sure you would find it difficult to relax!
Overall thrilled that I visited and made a contribution to their fantastic conservation efforts. Some argue that these tourist attractions are cruel but they are well researched and necessary to prevent the extinction of some of the most beautiful animals in the world.
I had booked the red panda feeding experience for my partner and I got his birthday (who would of thought a 34 year old man would be so excited just to see them, let alone feed them!)
We met keeper Tom before being led through and he was just fantastic. Full of information and answered all our questions easily. We both work in the veterinary profession and were impressed by his knowledge. We got to hand fed the older male Teajmann who was just adorable. The female Tilly was more interested in sleeping so we didn't get to feed her, we were disappointed at all, she is a wild animal after all!
All enclosures were large and open, each specifically built so the animals can hide from view if they choose to. The otters are adorable, the wolves beautiful, and the big cats breathtaking. It's a small park but it's easy to spend a whole day as there are talks and feeds at regular intervals. All keepers were brilliant, knowledgable and approachable. Even the guy cleaning out the bat enclosure came and had a chat with us!
My only negative comment would be that the snow leopard was pacing and looking stressed BUT there were signs everywhere stating she was a new addition. And if a group of schoolchildren were screaming at you I'm sure you would find it difficult to relax!
Overall thrilled that I visited and made a contribution to their fantastic conservation efforts. Some argue that these tourist attractions are cruel but they are well researched and necessary to prevent the extinction of some of the most beautiful animals in the world.
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In December 2015, nannymce said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Fabulous day out for all ages. lots of different animals. Beautiful tigers and other big cats, lions, cheetahs. Set times for animal feeding. Helpful knowledgeable staff/keepers. Lots to see and do xxx
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In March 2016, Chris p said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Just got back from a good day out here. We have been before when daughter was much younger but this time we could make use of the huge play area as well as the range of animals.
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