Local Reviews
In August 2013, Ant B said about Paradise Wildlife Park
We Visited on the only day it seemed to rain over the summer this year with some friends from Poland, and we all had a great time.
Its a convenient location as it is easily accessible by car, and they also run a shuttle bus from the local train station.
It has loads for the kids to do, with a large playground and a few small rides, so even really little ones can get involved.
All of the animals look well looked after and seem happy in their enclosures.
Everyone seemed to enjoy seeing the big cats the best.
Overall its a great day out for the whole family, and you can easily spend all day there.
My only criticism is I find the food in the restaurant a bit expensive for what it is, but it does the job, I would recommend taking some food of your own to help keep the costs down.
Its a convenient location as it is easily accessible by car, and they also run a shuttle bus from the local train station.
It has loads for the kids to do, with a large playground and a few small rides, so even really little ones can get involved.
All of the animals look well looked after and seem happy in their enclosures.
Everyone seemed to enjoy seeing the big cats the best.
Overall its a great day out for the whole family, and you can easily spend all day there.
My only criticism is I find the food in the restaurant a bit expensive for what it is, but it does the job, I would recommend taking some food of your own to help keep the costs down.
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In August 2013, Car0l1604 said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I have visited Paradise Wildlife Park many times over the last 20 years and am always impressed with the improvements and changes made each time. This proves that all the money visitors put into the zoo is well spent.
I visited on 26th August for a extra special visit. My children had bought me the most fantastic animal experience - I went to feed a tiger! Keeper Aaron took me to see Rocky the Tiger and I fed him by hand! It was the most wonderful experience - I could feel his breath and at one time he even licked my hand - obviously only to get the last bits of blood off my hands but it was still amazing.
There are so many other experiences available, that I may be tempted to do another one!
I would certainly recommend this as a day out for adults and children as there is something for everyone.
I visited on 26th August for a extra special visit. My children had bought me the most fantastic animal experience - I went to feed a tiger! Keeper Aaron took me to see Rocky the Tiger and I fed him by hand! It was the most wonderful experience - I could feel his breath and at one time he even licked my hand - obviously only to get the last bits of blood off my hands but it was still amazing.
There are so many other experiences available, that I may be tempted to do another one!
I would certainly recommend this as a day out for adults and children as there is something for everyone.
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In August 2013, Lepley94 said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I've visited Paradise Wildlife Park many times since a very young age with my parents and older brother, and have seen it continue to grow.
My most recent visit was on 26th August 2013, during which my mum took part in an 'experience day' in which she got the chance to hand feed a tiger as part of her 50th birthday present. She absolutely loved it, and me, my brother and dad were all also able to get as close to the tiger as she was, and also joined her on the tour beforehand. The keeper that took us around was extremely friendly and made us all feel very welcome.
We also got chance to enter the lorikeet enclosure with a pot of nectar each, so that the birds landed all over us - which was great fun too.
Overall the zoo has a great selection of animals and all of the keepers are well educated on the animals, all of which are clearly very well looked after. A great family day out.
My most recent visit was on 26th August 2013, during which my mum took part in an 'experience day' in which she got the chance to hand feed a tiger as part of her 50th birthday present. She absolutely loved it, and me, my brother and dad were all also able to get as close to the tiger as she was, and also joined her on the tour beforehand. The keeper that took us around was extremely friendly and made us all feel very welcome.
We also got chance to enter the lorikeet enclosure with a pot of nectar each, so that the birds landed all over us - which was great fun too.
Overall the zoo has a great selection of animals and all of the keepers are well educated on the animals, all of which are clearly very well looked after. A great family day out.
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In February 2016, Kirsti F said about Paradise Wildlife Park
We have just returned from a one night stay at Paradise Wildlife Park. On our first day we were greeted with hot drinks and biscuits and shown to our apartment straight away. We stayed in the Zebra room and it was fantastic! No expense has been spared in kitting out these apartments with huge TV's in each room and really good quality interior throughout! For the rest of the day we explored the zoo and although the weather was rubbish we were able to see nearly all of the animals. I'd like to say that I completely disagree with a recent review on here, the animals are well looked after and clearly loved by the keepers, we actually saw the wolves snuggling up to their keepers and licking their faces. No part of our experience made us feel that the animals were uncared for and frankly I think it's quite slanderous to write such things!
We had a lovely relaxing evening in the apartment, there is a very useful folder with all info on local restaurants and takeaways and we were free to come and go as we pleased. You are not able to access the main park once it closes, but you can visit the Woodland walk and torches are provided if you wish to do so after dark!
Our second day was equally as fantastic, we woke early to the sounds of the gibbons playing and some very loud roaring from the lions which was just magical!
We opted to have breakfast with the tigers and it was really great. We took a slow walk to treetops café on the way and we were able to see a lot of the animals before the park opened which was really special. During breakfast the tigers were feeling a little lazy inside, but they did come out a few times and munched on their bones whilst we ate our continental breakfast. If you get a chance to stay here I would thoroughly recommend this experience as you can also see the red Pandas from your table which is fab.
We were then collected by Luke (I think!) who took us on a VIP tour of the park. He was really informative and gave us a great insight into how endangered some of the breeds are there and all the great work they are constantly doing to try and protect some of these rare and beautiful animals. Some of the animals there are rescued from circuses and a great deal of the reptiles used to be pets (another reason why negative reviews have annoyed me!). At the end of the tour we got to handle a bearded dragon and a small(ish) snake and it was really wonderful.
After our tour we were then free to wander the park again all day and we went to a few of the talks.
All in all a wonderful park and a fantastic experience topped off by some really lovely staff. The price of a day visit is also extremely reasonable in comparison to many other zoos plus you get the bonus of some play ground areas for kids. We will definitely be returning and I'd really recommend you give this park a visit!
We had a lovely relaxing evening in the apartment, there is a very useful folder with all info on local restaurants and takeaways and we were free to come and go as we pleased. You are not able to access the main park once it closes, but you can visit the Woodland walk and torches are provided if you wish to do so after dark!
Our second day was equally as fantastic, we woke early to the sounds of the gibbons playing and some very loud roaring from the lions which was just magical!
We opted to have breakfast with the tigers and it was really great. We took a slow walk to treetops café on the way and we were able to see a lot of the animals before the park opened which was really special. During breakfast the tigers were feeling a little lazy inside, but they did come out a few times and munched on their bones whilst we ate our continental breakfast. If you get a chance to stay here I would thoroughly recommend this experience as you can also see the red Pandas from your table which is fab.
We were then collected by Luke (I think!) who took us on a VIP tour of the park. He was really informative and gave us a great insight into how endangered some of the breeds are there and all the great work they are constantly doing to try and protect some of these rare and beautiful animals. Some of the animals there are rescued from circuses and a great deal of the reptiles used to be pets (another reason why negative reviews have annoyed me!). At the end of the tour we got to handle a bearded dragon and a small(ish) snake and it was really wonderful.
After our tour we were then free to wander the park again all day and we went to a few of the talks.
All in all a wonderful park and a fantastic experience topped off by some really lovely staff. The price of a day visit is also extremely reasonable in comparison to many other zoos plus you get the bonus of some play ground areas for kids. We will definitely be returning and I'd really recommend you give this park a visit!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In February 2016, Kitty Rose w said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Fantastic day out. I used to go here without any kids and now have kids it's even better. We love it not only can you see the animals but loads to do for the kids too. Fabulous place lovely staff. Just love it there. Reasonable food is quite good value.
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In February 2016, Kendra M said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Partner took me here for Valentine's Day. It's an amazing place with loads of different animals. Lots to do for the kids. From crazy golf to feeding the animals, all sorts! Seriously cannot praise them enough. Didn't much like getting urinated on by Motu the lion! But that wasn't the parks fault lol just don't stand behind the lions!
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In February 2016, Heidi B said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I enjoyed viewing the animals, a large collection might I say for small grounds (take that as you will).
I thought it was maintained to a standard which was not at its highest however wasn't disgusting.
Staff in the cafe were friendly but very us knowledgable about the zoo, for they 'just worked in the cafe.'
I am a training veterinary nurse looking to expend my career into exotic rehabilitation- however I could not find a keeper anywhere to question about this! Besides the man sweeping the leaves off the ground in the freezing cold looking like he just wanted to climb back into bed!
- poor soul.
I would recommend it as a day out- but I would question the five needs of the animal welfare act 2006.
I thought it was maintained to a standard which was not at its highest however wasn't disgusting.
Staff in the cafe were friendly but very us knowledgable about the zoo, for they 'just worked in the cafe.'
I am a training veterinary nurse looking to expend my career into exotic rehabilitation- however I could not find a keeper anywhere to question about this! Besides the man sweeping the leaves off the ground in the freezing cold looking like he just wanted to climb back into bed!
- poor soul.
I would recommend it as a day out- but I would question the five needs of the animal welfare act 2006.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In February 2016, Maxine H said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Just perfect not to big to get around with a 3 n5 yr old.. Definitely recommend it 5 ***** ..:-) the animals are well looked after. The staff were so polite and helpful.. would recommend 5* ...
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In June 2017, Suki Sollis said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Love it and the kids loved it more!!
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In June 2017, Stephen Pastoriza said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Amazing place.
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