Local Reviews
In August 2016, Sharon R said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Beautiful animals in wonderful condition, guide was informative. Only cat that was elusive was the White tiger, he stayed hidden all morning! Breakfast is pleasant. This park is big on conservation and all the animals are in top condition and seem very content. Good layout to this park and not widespread, lovely day out for the family.
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In August 2016, Rob Andrews said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Unless you have kids in tow this will take no more than 3 hours to visit all of the animal attractions, shows and talks. A lot of the park is geared up for young kids with quite a significant amount of play areas to keep them entertained further. Make sure you pack a picnic as park prices are ridiculous. Standard pack of walkers crisps and a hotel style pack of two shortbread biscuits £3. Bottles of drink well over £2. Cafe expensive and found the service far from acceptable for the prices being charged £7 for a burger and waiting in a queue for 20 mins plus on what I would consider a quiet day. Good selection of big cats not seen elsewhere together with some shows worth watching . We visited as part of a Virgin Experience Day - 'Afternoon Tea with Tigers'. The main part of experience was tea and keeper talks. Group of 20+ of us were walked round the all the cat enclosures whilst providing some insightful additional detail. This took about an hour but no access to any areas that you could not get to whilst walking around park under normal admission. Afternoon tea in Tree Tops cafe very disappointing. Do not expect it to be anything like a normal afternoon tea. All self service in a buffet style. Sandwiches were good but the cakes were all fresh out of a freezer and the scones were all cut in half with a bit of jam , squirty cream and a cut strawberry with the stem still attached! Pretty much the worst afternoon tea experienced. Suggest you give the experience a wide birth and just get a general admission to the park - just remember to bring your own food and drink. Oh and to top it all you need to pay an extra £3 for parking.
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In August 2016, June H said about Paradise Wildlife Park
You will not be disappointed with a visit to PWP, whatever your age group. I must admit young children up to age 10 probably have the most fun.
every thing is such good quality: The indoor play jungle gym; the paddling pool (only in summer months) the outdoor play equipment; the bouncy castles helter skelter; tractor rides, all theses are included with entry - plus there is crazy golf; panning for gold; train ride; face painting; sand art; animal feed; at additional fees.
There are animal shows throughout the day by the keepers; birds of prey flying demonstrations. Food is reasonable priced here but there is plenty of space to picnic. Parking at the moment is free but I know they are going to start charging because they have just refurbished there parking facilities which cost them over a million pounds.
When you go to see the animals, oh my gosh, you will have such a close up and personal experience with all of them, even the lions and tigers (stand back, you might get sprayed on by them). You can pet a zebra and feed them. In the farm area you are encouraged to feed the pig, sheep and goats and rabbits. you can take your own carrots and chopped cabbage (cheaper than buying on site).
Look at PWP's web site because they offer experience days, where you shadow a keeper for the day or have a big cat experience. Saw people feeding the tigers, how amazing. the café Kiosks are excellent especially the one called tiger tree tops. PWP has made great use of the space it provides.
every thing is such good quality: The indoor play jungle gym; the paddling pool (only in summer months) the outdoor play equipment; the bouncy castles helter skelter; tractor rides, all theses are included with entry - plus there is crazy golf; panning for gold; train ride; face painting; sand art; animal feed; at additional fees.
There are animal shows throughout the day by the keepers; birds of prey flying demonstrations. Food is reasonable priced here but there is plenty of space to picnic. Parking at the moment is free but I know they are going to start charging because they have just refurbished there parking facilities which cost them over a million pounds.
When you go to see the animals, oh my gosh, you will have such a close up and personal experience with all of them, even the lions and tigers (stand back, you might get sprayed on by them). You can pet a zebra and feed them. In the farm area you are encouraged to feed the pig, sheep and goats and rabbits. you can take your own carrots and chopped cabbage (cheaper than buying on site).
Look at PWP's web site because they offer experience days, where you shadow a keeper for the day or have a big cat experience. Saw people feeding the tigers, how amazing. the café Kiosks are excellent especially the one called tiger tree tops. PWP has made great use of the space it provides.
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In October 2016, Vanessa P said about Paradise Wildlife Park
This park appeared to be linked to the WHF facility in Kent which I have visited more than once and is more geared to animal conservation. This park is just a muddle of amusements and noise geared to children (to be fair it was half term) but the animals just seemed to be secondary to the rest of the very noisy pursuits in the grounds. The animals were in what appeared to be very small enclosures and looked very stressed pacing the perimeters. I am sorry but I don't think this is right in this day and age. Please rethink this form of "side show" and consider the animals wellbeing.
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In January 2017, Kelly W said about Paradise Wildlife Park
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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In January 2017, Dave C said about Paradise Wildlife Park
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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In February 2017, Maca said about Paradise Wildlife Park
This was my first visit after saying for years wanted to go! We had an excellent day. The park was clean and tidy and still a lot to see with it being winter. There were a few exhibits closed for refurbishment and also the Birds of Paradise exhibit was still open but with precautions for avian flu. The macaws were pretty lively and we learnt about the training for the Toucan to go in to a smaller box to keep warm during winter. We got to see plenty and the new penguin area that is under construction looks as though it will be great. There are plenty of playground areas for the kids, picnic spots and the café is also quite decent. All staff we encountered were very friendly and polite. Overall, a great attraction and one we will look to visit more regularly as our little one grows up.
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In February 2017, Kayleigh Jackson said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I take my daughter here quite often, I absolutely love it! It's a good price and u can really spend the whole day here!
I love all the little things u can do amongst the animals, my daughter (who is 6) absolutely loves the crazy sand hut, honestly she's obsessed! I also love the face painter she's so lovely and a great price! Always get it done and a hair braid.!
The bouncy castles are also a hit with my lil one.
Overall I love paradise and recommend it to everyone that will listen!
I also saw you can go in with the meerkats, il definitely be doing that when I can!
Parking is also great with plenty of spaces even in the second car park which is just across the road.
I love all the little things u can do amongst the animals, my daughter (who is 6) absolutely loves the crazy sand hut, honestly she's obsessed! I also love the face painter she's so lovely and a great price! Always get it done and a hair braid.!
The bouncy castles are also a hit with my lil one.
Overall I love paradise and recommend it to everyone that will listen!
I also saw you can go in with the meerkats, il definitely be doing that when I can!
Parking is also great with plenty of spaces even in the second car park which is just across the road.
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In April 2017, Luis Baptista said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Had a wonderful afternoon visiting the park. Great animal conditions, plenty facilities. Beautiful place to spend afternoon time with friends or kids. Recommended.
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In April 2017, Doodle Dad said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Like a lot of farm visitor attractions, zoos have become less about the animals and more about the supplementary activities.
Here there's a really good playground, train ride, things to climb on (incongruously, a fire truck) and various other things. There's a few too many amusement arcade elements - all requiring a pound coin - for my liking, but it all keeps the little ones happy.
Biggest grumble probably goes to the shortage of decent toilets and paucity of baby changing facilities. The queues for people who arrive after 11 are pretty draining as well.
The zoo part is quite good, although the sight of big cats in small enclosures feels a bit wrong. All the animals looked well looked after to my untrained eye, however.
It's good value overall, with friendly staff - our family enjoyed the day out.
Here there's a really good playground, train ride, things to climb on (incongruously, a fire truck) and various other things. There's a few too many amusement arcade elements - all requiring a pound coin - for my liking, but it all keeps the little ones happy.
Biggest grumble probably goes to the shortage of decent toilets and paucity of baby changing facilities. The queues for people who arrive after 11 are pretty draining as well.
The zoo part is quite good, although the sight of big cats in small enclosures feels a bit wrong. All the animals looked well looked after to my untrained eye, however.
It's good value overall, with friendly staff - our family enjoyed the day out.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk