Local Reviews
In April 2015, Mundo6odnum said about Paradise Wildlife Park
This was a nice visit on a lovely, warm Saturday afternoon. It was my first time at Paradise Wildlife Park and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The food was a bit pricey but that's to be expected.
Really impressed with the friendly environment and the wide range of animals. I'd say it's definitely more suited to children than adults, again that is mostly expected :)
Really impressed with the friendly environment and the wide range of animals. I'd say it's definitely more suited to children than adults, again that is mostly expected :)
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In April 2015, fenningrw said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Birthday present. Day included early arrival and personal tour around big cat enclosures. Very knowledgable, animated informative, and enthusiastic friendly guide (Aaron). This lasted about an hour. We then had breakfast (very basic) in the restaurant with glass windows overlooking the tigers. In fact up here is not such a good view as the downstairs large windows.
Rest of the day spent in the zoo. Very friendly helpful staff. Very clean everywhere. Animals have good accommodation. It is the first zoo I have been to where the animals are 'communicating' with each other. Nearly every species was doing that, particularly Moto, the lion, who every so often roars. That is quite an experience.
Feeding lorokeets not as good as I had hoped. All in all had a very good day. It was also out of school holidays so not over crowded. I can imagine it could be heaving!
Good day out and well worth a visit.
Rest of the day spent in the zoo. Very friendly helpful staff. Very clean everywhere. Animals have good accommodation. It is the first zoo I have been to where the animals are 'communicating' with each other. Nearly every species was doing that, particularly Moto, the lion, who every so often roars. That is quite an experience.
Feeding lorokeets not as good as I had hoped. All in all had a very good day. It was also out of school holidays so not over crowded. I can imagine it could be heaving!
Good day out and well worth a visit.
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In April 2015, JohnnyJEnfield said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Make sure you book your tickets online as it saved us about £10 for two adults and a child.
Good day out, they have some unusual animals here, white tigers, white lions.......
Food and drink not overly expensive and parking is free.
Good day out, they have some unusual animals here, white tigers, white lions.......
Food and drink not overly expensive and parking is free.
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In April 2015, James M said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Well worth researching the various discounts available - I printed an online voucher just before setting off and saved a tenner, although much of this promptly disappeared into various 'pound eating machines' in the excellent play area between the entrance and the animal section.
Although the car parks were fairly busy, the site didn't feel at all crowded which made for a relaxed afternoon's visit.
The big cats are undoubtedly the stars of the show, but there was a wide variety of other animals of all sizes in well designed enclosures, many with elevated walkways that provided a good view. Don't miss the free flying fruit bats!
Although the car parks were fairly busy, the site didn't feel at all crowded which made for a relaxed afternoon's visit.
The big cats are undoubtedly the stars of the show, but there was a wide variety of other animals of all sizes in well designed enclosures, many with elevated walkways that provided a good view. Don't miss the free flying fruit bats!
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In April 2015, Terry S said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Visited Paradise Animal Park after a couple of recommends. Lovely relaxed atmosphere on a spring Sunday and not overly busy.
Animals generally seem in good condition and staff appear to be knowledgeable.
With high vantage points it's great to take some pictures without cages in shot.
Little girl loved the play areas (despite some boys whose parents were oblivious to the fact their sons tried to chase and terrorise my daughter on the soft play area whilst they drank their coffee. (NO FAULT OF PARK FOR PEOPLE LACKING SOCIAL AND PARENTING SKILLS!)
Their was a restaurant serving hot food and a licensed bar for those who wished to use it.
Children's rides gave a feeling like the place that had not moved on For 25 years which added to the experience for me as it retained an element of tradition and innocence.
Only negative for me is some of the cat enclosures I felt were not big enough when compared to some other zoos I have visited.
Animals generally seem in good condition and staff appear to be knowledgeable.
With high vantage points it's great to take some pictures without cages in shot.
Little girl loved the play areas (despite some boys whose parents were oblivious to the fact their sons tried to chase and terrorise my daughter on the soft play area whilst they drank their coffee. (NO FAULT OF PARK FOR PEOPLE LACKING SOCIAL AND PARENTING SKILLS!)
Their was a restaurant serving hot food and a licensed bar for those who wished to use it.
Children's rides gave a feeling like the place that had not moved on For 25 years which added to the experience for me as it retained an element of tradition and innocence.
Only negative for me is some of the cat enclosures I felt were not big enough when compared to some other zoos I have visited.
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In August 2015, Yummum777 said about Paradise Wildlife Park
We came here with two children (4&3) looking to see some animals but we're a bit bored with Colchester and London Zoo. We were so impressed. It's well sign posted and we parked easily just after opening. We also were pleased to receive 50% off our adult tickets with our NHS ID badges. We felt like we had the park to ourselves for a couple of hours. You have a great display of animals including tigers, lions, zebra's and loads more. You can see them from the ground or many enclosures have a bridge that you can view from.
We are here too, which was ok but next time I will bring food with me. The play area is huge and will keep children of all ages entertained for as long as you let them play. The train ride for littluns is a must and only £1.
We are here too, which was ok but next time I will bring food with me. The play area is huge and will keep children of all ages entertained for as long as you let them play. The train ride for littluns is a must and only £1.
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In August 2015, NatGerrishh said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I recieved a voucher as a birthday gift for this zoo to spend a day with two photographers giving me the opportunity to get up close with some of the zoo animals and take amazing quality photos of them as well as finding out loads of information from the keepers. It was a fantastic day out! My sister found the voucher on group on, she said it would have been a little pricey otherwise! Maggie and her husband (who I've forgotten the name of!) gave me and one other a personal tour around the zoo. We had the chance to get into the Lemur section being so close with them that we had to zoom out on our cameras! I won't spoil it if you would like to go but i'd highly recommend it! The zoo is great too if you would just like to wander around. I've never been to one with so many big vats! Being a cat lover, it's a lovely place to go!
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In August 2015, Marion B said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Four of us had a lovely day wandering round the park which including two of us spending some time tickling - although more like hard scratching four sleepy tapirs. Friendly knowledgeable staff and a good value day out.
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In August 2015, Jen R said about Paradise Wildlife Park
We visited on a sunny Saturday and the park was buzzing but the crowds did not hinder our enjoyment as there is plenty to see and do. Amelie thoroughly enjoyed feeding all the animals that she could and was particularly pleased to see the Reindeer. Although it seemed quite expensive to enter the park we did manage to see it all and spent nearly 5 hours there.
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In August 2015, Sarah S said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Paradise Wildlife Park is definitely worth a visit. Has something for everyone. We took my 11 year old niece and her two younger sisters here for a day out and they thoroughly enjoyed it. Not only did they get to see loads of different animals, but there was also several areas for them to play in. At most places like this you pay a fortune for food, but we found the prices really reasonable.
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