Local Reviews
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 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.
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In May 2017, Cazoli13 said about Paradise Wildlife Park
There is a good variety of animals here and as they were all active and looked in good health. We enjoyed looking at all the big cats and liked the new penguin enclosure. I liked that the zoo is quite compact and easy to find your way around so it's not too much walking for children. It didn't feel too busy so you had time to look at the animals and didn't feel rushed to move on. There's plenty of picnic areas and a covered area if it's raining. I can't comment on the food as we brought a picnic but the ice creams were very overpriced. There is a big play area but you do have to pay extra for some things to play or go on like the go karts. Good value for money compared to some other zoos in the area. We spent about 3 hours here and saw everything.
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In July 2017, wiseoldowl said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Great day out even in the rain however the food in the restaurant is awful. This didn't spoil my trip with my daughter and grand-daughter however if the food was better then I would of given a 5 rating. Lovely different types of animals and birds, reptiles etc and well worth a visit.
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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 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, 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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