Local Reviews
In August 2017, Dfreeland said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Everything about Paradise Park is good, except for the price for a 2 year old. £16! My granddaughter was 2 the day before her visit and was charged £16 for entry, plus another £2 for a train ride. All other similar attractions don't charge for under 3 years old - I researched this the day after. It cost my son and his wife £56 for three of them to enter, far too expensive when child is only 2 years old in my opinion.
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In September 2017, Debbie F said about Paradise Wildlife Park
We visited this park on Thursday as 3 adults. Both my daughter's are students but it seems there is no student discount so it cost us almost £60 in all to get in. It was fairly empty and we knew from the website that the bat house was closed due to renovation, so we went to the wildlife area to see the other animals. They were all well kept and the glass panels which enabled good photographs were very clean in most of the enclosures. We ate in the little cafe overlooking the tigers which was ok if a bit slow due to there being only one staff member.
We decided to visit the wolves in the woodland walk at the end of our visit and this is where things took a bad turn. On walking to the area we found a large sign informing us that the walk was closed. Basically the walk seems to be a large part of the zoo. This was not mentioned to us on paying full price for the tickets and we were all shocked that this was not open to us and there was no discount taking this into consideration.
Would we go again? Probably not as having to pay a hefty price for entrance, no student discount and half the park being closed did not leave us with a great impression. Instead we shall visit the Cotswolds Wildlife Park which is consistently amazing value.
We decided to visit the wolves in the woodland walk at the end of our visit and this is where things took a bad turn. On walking to the area we found a large sign informing us that the walk was closed. Basically the walk seems to be a large part of the zoo. This was not mentioned to us on paying full price for the tickets and we were all shocked that this was not open to us and there was no discount taking this into consideration.
Would we go again? Probably not as having to pay a hefty price for entrance, no student discount and half the park being closed did not leave us with a great impression. Instead we shall visit the Cotswolds Wildlife Park which is consistently amazing value.
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In September 2017, Linda W said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Visited the zoo today, first time for many years, we had a really good day, the keepers are so passionate about the animals, the park was very clean, food was very reasonable priced, plenty of picnic places to eat, my only bad comment would be, they are still charging full entry price, but we found a lot of the outlets were shut, which I feel is wrong when you are still having to pay full price, other than this I would definitely recommend this zoo, a really great day out.
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In May 2018, Jill C said about Paradise Wildlife Park
My daughter and I bought a Buy-a-Gift Afternoon Tea with the Tigers. We arrived early in the day on Friday 21st April, and were immediately impressed with the friendliness of the staff both on reception and in the café where we bought breakfast. We were very lucky that the sun was shining for a change, and we walked around all the enclosures where we saw all sorts of animals, who looked healthy and happy (to my eyes, at least). We saw a snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, white tiger, tiger, white lion in the cat enclosures. There were many other animals to see as well. We assembled at the Discovery Centre for the group talk with a female member of staff, where tea and biscuits were provided. We were then taken on a tour of the cats, and were really impressed with both the interesting information we were given, and the obvious love, care and attention given to the cats, and, I am sure, all of the other animals. It is clear that the animals' welfare is the Park's prime concern. Then we went to the Treetops Café to have our afternoon tea, which was very nice, although there was a definite shortage of scones and cream so quite a few people missed out on that. The disinterested girl behind the counter, who was looking at her 'phone most of the time, said they didn't have any more when someone asked for them. That was the only sour note during our visit. We then had another look at the cats, and were rewarded by the sight of the lion (who had been asleep all day) standing on some high rocks, roaring. After that, a quick visit to the fabulous dinosaur park, gasping at the huge, scary, moving, roaring models, and a photo each sitting in the "Jurassic Park" type jeep "being pursued" by a dinosaur. Fantastic value for money and lots of fun. Thank you Paradise Wildlife Park; keep up the good work!
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In May 2018, Emma P said about Paradise Wildlife Park
We visited on a sunny Bank Holiday Sunday and had a great time. The new dinosaur area is great and very realistic - clearly a lot of money has been spent on it! The lovely man who was standing at the entrance told us that there would be more changes to come to the park. My son saw a show which he enjoyed and my daughter liked taking photos of the sunbathing lions. Was a roasting hot day and they did need to sort out their ice-cream situation as they had almost run out of them all by about 1pm when we got one. Splash park is fun but the water did look a bit murky. Both children still alive though so it can't have been that dirty! Parking is now free again - a very sensible decision. Get the adult tickets pre-booked online with code pwp20 for a 20% discount and use the free children's tickets on the back of the Safari Sam books on sale at the payment kiosks (although apparently they can't be used on the day you by them?) for a cheap day out. Friendly staff.
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In July 2018, matt said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Went here with wife and my nearly 4 year old and we just had the best day. The place flows really well. We saw the animals first, you get really good close up views of them especially the white lions, white tigers and cheetah. In a zoo you dont tend to get that close. The enclosures aren't huge but the animals seemed content. Then there is the dinosaur park including fossil digging and then we hit the mini lagoon and play parks. So much for kids to do, food and gifts are reasonably priced and staff helpful. Marked down a point as it looked as though the park hadn't fully opened even at 1030 in the morning - shutters down on various stands etc. Great day out though all in all.
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In September 2018, eyehearttravelling said about Paradise Wildlife Park
2 adults and 3 children aged 8,6 and 5. The children loved the dinosaurs. Realistic movements and noises plus enough information for children. Owe thought the train ride through the dinosaurs was expensive at £2 for 3 minutes! Revisited this section on the way out.
The animals looked happy although their cages are small.
The water snake was sooo big!
Alternated between play park and animals.
The lagoon is a paddling area and suited to smaller children.
We all had a great day.
The animals looked happy although their cages are small.
The water snake was sooo big!
Alternated between play park and animals.
The lagoon is a paddling area and suited to smaller children.
We all had a great day.
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In September 2018, Cat-Girlxx said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Ok so positives! Lovely and friendly and clean and some great animals to see aswell. The bird show was good and the staff are very knowledgeable.
Daughter liked the play parks the most as well as the lemurs and goats!
Negative! The burger was the most disgusting burger I have ever seen, one bite was more than enough! The train - why do you charge for this? And there were no coffee/drinks kiosks??
Last neg was the small enclosures but the animals looked really cared for so that's the main thing.
A good day out with daughter and daddy and would go back.
Daughter liked the play parks the most as well as the lemurs and goats!
Negative! The burger was the most disgusting burger I have ever seen, one bite was more than enough! The train - why do you charge for this? And there were no coffee/drinks kiosks??
Last neg was the small enclosures but the animals looked really cared for so that's the main thing.
A good day out with daughter and daddy and would go back.
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In September 2018, Nicole W said about Paradise Wildlife Park
My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed the wildlife park itself - all of the free talks we visited throughout the day were very interesting. There was plenty to do and see, and all of the animal enclosures seemed to have lots of enrichment and suitable terrain for them.
The Tea with Tigers was incredibly disappointing and not worth the money at all! Whilst our guide was very knowledgable and professional, that was as good as it got. All of the talks she gave, any member of he public could listen in on (for free, when we all paid). The only ‘behind the scenes’ aspect was a small bit of road near the lions which got us the smallest bit closer than the general public could get.
The afternoon tea was a buffet, by the time we got up there, there was not much left. The sandwiches looked quite squashed and tasted and felt stale. Inside the cafe, there were only two tables where you could view the tigers. Our table was right at the back of the cafe and we could not see anything, however we paid the same amount as the two tables who sat at the front.
Overall, it was a real waste of money and we both felt so sad and dissatisfied at the end.
The Tea with Tigers was incredibly disappointing and not worth the money at all! Whilst our guide was very knowledgable and professional, that was as good as it got. All of the talks she gave, any member of he public could listen in on (for free, when we all paid). The only ‘behind the scenes’ aspect was a small bit of road near the lions which got us the smallest bit closer than the general public could get.
The afternoon tea was a buffet, by the time we got up there, there was not much left. The sandwiches looked quite squashed and tasted and felt stale. Inside the cafe, there were only two tables where you could view the tigers. Our table was right at the back of the cafe and we could not see anything, however we paid the same amount as the two tables who sat at the front.
Overall, it was a real waste of money and we both felt so sad and dissatisfied at the end.
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In September 2018, Foodie in Bedfordshire said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Me & my partner visited as a birthday gift. We will never forget the most amazing experience we had here feeding the lions. The young lady was very helpful & answered all of our questions & demonstrated how to feed them. We took turns in placing the meat in our hands and placing by the cage where you feel the lion breathing on you and taking the meat from your hand. Scary at first but absolutely amazing to be the close to an incredible animal.
The only small dislike we had was other visitors coming near where we did the experience having kids screaming and people shouting when we are trying to enjoy our experience with the lions.
Overall defiantly worth the experience! Thank you :)
The only small dislike we had was other visitors coming near where we did the experience having kids screaming and people shouting when we are trying to enjoy our experience with the lions.
Overall defiantly worth the experience! Thank you :)
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