Local Reviews
In November 2015, Bev E said about Paradise Wildlife Park
this is a small but progressive zoo. I have been several times before over a few years and it is really doing some good work now. They are building better areas for the animals and getting involved in conservation etc. There are lots of picnic areas and places to purchase refreshments.
There is a large play area that the kids and parents can run off some energy if there is any spare.
You will be there all day. There is quiet a bit of walking and it is disabled friendly.
They have activity days too which must be booked in advance. We have encountered some of those.
I love when you get the chance to chat to their keepers and really get to know the animals.
There is a large play area that the kids and parents can run off some energy if there is any spare.
You will be there all day. There is quiet a bit of walking and it is disabled friendly.
They have activity days too which must be booked in advance. We have encountered some of those.
I love when you get the chance to chat to their keepers and really get to know the animals.
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In November 2015, aramis said about Paradise Wildlife Park
My wife did facepainting there for several years, so we visited many times. Apart from the large collection of interesting animals, birds, and reptiles, there are many other activities for children, such as train ride through the woods, slides, playground, climbing frames, etc.
The park specialise in breeding endangered animal species, such as lemurs, snow leopards, and others. They have an excellent collection of big cats, as well as wolves, penguins, tigers, lions, cheetahs, camels, and many others.
Certainly worth a whole day or more!
The park specialise in breeding endangered animal species, such as lemurs, snow leopards, and others. They have an excellent collection of big cats, as well as wolves, penguins, tigers, lions, cheetahs, camels, and many others.
Certainly worth a whole day or more!
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In November 2015, Sue H. Hertfordshire said about Paradise Wildlife Park
We visited on Friday 13th November (our 40th wedding anniversary) the weather had just turned very cold so the park wasn't very busy which was great for us as we wanted to take pictures of the animals. All the animals were clean and well looked after. Their cages and enclosures were spotless. The staff and keepers were all so helpful and welcoming and all seemed to be having such a good time. I cannot wait to go back. Now I have ready more about the park on the website I am most impressed at what they have achieved.
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In November 2015, Scott B said about Paradise Wildlife Park
My family and I (Wife and Kids aged 6 and 3) had a great day out at the park on a cold Sunday in November.
The trip was discounted via 2 for 1 tickets from the local newspaper and Tesco clubcard vouchers (Wife and I paid individually for max discount).
The park is laid out well with decent size enclosures but with a feel that you have not been walking for miles and miles. The viewing points for seeing the animals are good and some are elevated so that you can look down on them too which is great. The talks by the keepers are great and informative. The is also and indoor softplay onsite which is also good to give the kids a break from the cold weather. Car park has plenty of space too.
A great dayout and the kids loved it which is all that counts.
The trip was discounted via 2 for 1 tickets from the local newspaper and Tesco clubcard vouchers (Wife and I paid individually for max discount).
The park is laid out well with decent size enclosures but with a feel that you have not been walking for miles and miles. The viewing points for seeing the animals are good and some are elevated so that you can look down on them too which is great. The talks by the keepers are great and informative. The is also and indoor softplay onsite which is also good to give the kids a break from the cold weather. Car park has plenty of space too.
A great dayout and the kids loved it which is all that counts.
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In November 2015, Dympna Duffy said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I had a fantastic time at Paradise Wildlife Park yesterday as part of a Red Letter Day experience, Our choice was having brunch with the tigers. The keeper who guided us around the park was so informative and answered all our questions and we came away having fun and learning something new. I thoroughly recommend this as a place to visit and spend your day. If you are stuck for a gift to get that special someone, how about a Red Letter Day experience at this park, you'll be glad you did especially if they love animals
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In November 2015, Clarel1984 said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Just returned from a wonderful trip to the zoo. This was our first trip and we had a fantastic time. The park is set out very clearly and the animals are easy to find and its surprising how close you can get to them. Although it was a bit chilly all the animals came out to say hi. I've been to more famous zoos and I must say this was one of my favourites because of its intimate nature. We will be returning again and would recommend it to all our friends and family.
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In January 2016, Mary J said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Half of the park is given over to children's play equipment, which must be great for mums entertaining kids, you can turn your day ticket into an annual pass.
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In January 2016, BigRob007 said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Me & the mrs went for a spate of the min day out while the kids were at school. It was brilliantly quiet and serene but I doubt it will be at weekends or school holidays when every croc wearing chinless wonder will no doubt take little Hugo to "experience nature".
The selection of animals is great and they all seem really happy and healthy. Great for a visit.
The selection of animals is great and they all seem really happy and healthy. Great for a visit.
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In January 2016, dreyajov said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Outstanding experience. The blonde man with glasses (sorry!!! not good with names) gave us some truly fascinating info on these lovely animals and they were incredibly sweet and gentle (and lazy).
Enjoyed the park, staff were lovely, a lot of kiddie stuff has popped up in recent years so I imagine that's ideal for parents with smallish kids. Toilets nice & heated (important in winter, ha).
One gripe: "Safari Sams" diner. The other cafes weren't open so we had no choice. Expensive - £5.50 for a jacket potato without drink - and we went for a "gourmet steak burger" at £6.95. Asked what was in the burger and was told they'd check the packet. Ha. The food was plentiful, but crap. £1 for a slice of cheese on the burger? Absolute crap, and it cost 3 of us £30 to eat fast food and a bottle of cola each.
Enjoyed the park, staff were lovely, a lot of kiddie stuff has popped up in recent years so I imagine that's ideal for parents with smallish kids. Toilets nice & heated (important in winter, ha).
One gripe: "Safari Sams" diner. The other cafes weren't open so we had no choice. Expensive - £5.50 for a jacket potato without drink - and we went for a "gourmet steak burger" at £6.95. Asked what was in the burger and was told they'd check the packet. Ha. The food was plentiful, but crap. £1 for a slice of cheese on the burger? Absolute crap, and it cost 3 of us £30 to eat fast food and a bottle of cola each.
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In January 2016, VenetiaAnderson said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I've visited Paradise 3 times in the last year and I love it. It's a nice size zoo, not too big that it's an effort to walk around and somewhat tiring.
We started with the cafe for some lunch - a good jacket potato to set us up for our visit on a cold cold day. Then off to the Red Panda feeding . The Red Pandas are my all time favourites and this is an amazing zoo to see them. Jonny gave a brilliant talk. Loads of facts and delivered with fun too.
One of the benefits of visiting on a cold day is that it wasn't very busy. Meaning great opportunities to take photos.
The white lion gave us a brilliant display of his roaring! Amazing!
The emu took a fancy to my phone on a selfie stick! Very funny - Got some amazing photos 😊
Always a brilliant day here. Lots of play areas for the kiddlings too. A regular show in peak season. As I said, not the biggest zoo, not the biggest enclosures but some lovely animals, all well looked after and, I will add, one of Chris Packham's favourite zoo's. I met him there last year! Bonus!
We started with the cafe for some lunch - a good jacket potato to set us up for our visit on a cold cold day. Then off to the Red Panda feeding . The Red Pandas are my all time favourites and this is an amazing zoo to see them. Jonny gave a brilliant talk. Loads of facts and delivered with fun too.
One of the benefits of visiting on a cold day is that it wasn't very busy. Meaning great opportunities to take photos.
The white lion gave us a brilliant display of his roaring! Amazing!
The emu took a fancy to my phone on a selfie stick! Very funny - Got some amazing photos 😊
Always a brilliant day here. Lots of play areas for the kiddlings too. A regular show in peak season. As I said, not the biggest zoo, not the biggest enclosures but some lovely animals, all well looked after and, I will add, one of Chris Packham's favourite zoo's. I met him there last year! Bonus!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk