Local Reviews
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In May 2013, hamishmom said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Easy train ride from London. My daughter did the red panda experience with Jessi the keeper. She had a great time feeding them apples and bamboo. Small zoo but many nice animals.
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In May 2013, Andy P said about Paradise Wildlife Park
My first visit to Paradise Wildlife park despite my wife and daughter being season ticket holders. We went on bank holiday Monday and seeing the queues I was more than ready to turn back. However,, I'm delighted that my wife convinced me not to! Firstly as season ticket holders we managed to avoid the queue and secondly absolutely every member of the team we came across had a great welcoming smile - from the girls cooking the burgers to the guy driving the shuttle bus to the overflow car park. I've never been a huge fan of zoo's as I never get to see anything but at Paradise we saw it all! Great kids activities, usual choice of food one has come to expect but a great day out overall and I'm looking forward to going back and making the most of my season ticket.
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In April 2015, wishyou said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Visited over the easter weekend expecting it to be packed lucky it wasn't and a pleasure to walk round...
I don't agree with animals being caged but this centre is heavily into conservation...and for a lot of species theses days it it the only way for them to servive...At the moment there is a lot of work going on to upgrade the enclosures..but everything is kept to minimal disturbance and let's face it the animals come first....
In certain areas you can actually pay a small fee enter the enclosures to hand feed the species all done sympathetically with the animals best interest always in the forefront.
On site there is a good selection of children's rides etc. Cafe's in different locations throughout the site.
Also the national speedway museum (must admit didn't go in this time but will next visit).
Nr the museum there is a little lido for tiny ones that will be absolutely great on the summer months...
A great safe FULL day out for all the family
I don't agree with animals being caged but this centre is heavily into conservation...and for a lot of species theses days it it the only way for them to servive...At the moment there is a lot of work going on to upgrade the enclosures..but everything is kept to minimal disturbance and let's face it the animals come first....
In certain areas you can actually pay a small fee enter the enclosures to hand feed the species all done sympathetically with the animals best interest always in the forefront.
On site there is a good selection of children's rides etc. Cafe's in different locations throughout the site.
Also the national speedway museum (must admit didn't go in this time but will next visit).
Nr the museum there is a little lido for tiny ones that will be absolutely great on the summer months...
A great safe FULL day out for all the family
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In July 2015, AJStephens1 said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I have been taking my kids to PWP for years. The oldest is now well into his teens and I have lovely pictures of him when he was 3 or 4 enjoying himself there. The place has changed over years and grown and is now a real full day out for the whole family. The animals are beautiful and you can get really close to them. The petting area is always a winner and the rest of the facilities grey fun. It's an excellent day out and with younger kids somewhere I will be visiting for many years to come.
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In July 2015, Pat C said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Spent half a day at Paradise Wildlife Park and totally enjoyed myself. The animals was great to look at. The animals looked happy and healthy. The enclosure's was clean.
Good lay out. Easy to walk around. Plenty of walk ways around the top of the big cat cages to over look them.
Toilet facilities was clean. The souvenir shop was a good size and good lay out and seemed very resemble priced.
Never went into the café so I cannot comment on that. Loads of picnic areas to sit and eat.
Lot's of things for the kids to do crazy golf and fun sand. (but at an extra cost) plus loads coin rides for the kids.
Will go again. Got a good deal with groupon
Good lay out. Easy to walk around. Plenty of walk ways around the top of the big cat cages to over look them.
Toilet facilities was clean. The souvenir shop was a good size and good lay out and seemed very resemble priced.
Never went into the café so I cannot comment on that. Loads of picnic areas to sit and eat.
Lot's of things for the kids to do crazy golf and fun sand. (but at an extra cost) plus loads coin rides for the kids.
Will go again. Got a good deal with groupon
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In July 2015, Davitrev said about Paradise Wildlife Park
A great place to visit and take the family, good parking and good food to be had on site.
The best thing for me was the tiger enclosure.
The best thing for me was the tiger enclosure.
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In July 2015, violet339 said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I must admit it's really 3* for me, but I've gone for 4 in recognition of the fact that it's not really aimed at someone like me (a single adult). It's very much somewhere to take young kids to. I myself went because a Groupon caught my eye. It only really offered a few pounds off, but I thought it was an opportunity to get out of London and see a different area. There are a few good animals like the white lions, white tigers and red pandas, but it's quite a small zoo with not many animals really and quite a few of them seemed to be hiding anyway. An hour was enough for me. I must admit there are quite a few talks and feeds, which I didn't bother with and can't, therefore, comment on. I found the food to be rather rubbish. I'm surprised other reviewers have said it's good. Maybe I just didn't know where to go. Looking online, the Tiger Treetops Café caught my attention, but when I went to check it out, I found virtually nothing available, certainly no hot food anyway. I landed up having a rather sad hot dog, which had to last me the day in the end. There're a lot of picnic tables about though, so bringing your food does seem a better option. Tickets are only a few pounds cheaper than London Zoo, which seems ridiculous to me, and there're lots of things you have to pay extra for. There is a minibus that runs to and from the station every half hour for £3 return. If you don't have a car, this is really the only transport there is. I asked at information about walking in the woods nearby, but they didn't seem to know anything about it and even advised me not to try as walking along the road to get there was dangerous. It seemed like quite a strange "information point". In the end, I just worked it out myself and had a very nice afternoon in both Broxbourne and Wormley Wood. If you want to do it, there're closer car parks you can move your car to or it's just a short walk up the road before you can get onto a path. I'm conscious of my rather negative review. I myself didn't think the place was anything special, but if you have young kids, there are plenty of play areas (more than animals) for them to enjoy, but for me, the woods were much more interesting.
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In July 2015, Pritesh P said about Paradise Wildlife Park
For the money it's great free parking great animals to see and you need 4 hours max to see everything and have a bite to eat...our little one loved it.and you are very close to the animals so you can get some great pics.
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In July 2015, Laura S said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I was lucky enough to be given a "shadow a zoo keeper " experience and so me and my old man arrived at Paradise Wildlife Park at 8.30 am unsure of what the day would involve. We were met with hot chocolate and biscuits and our complementary T- shirts and went to help clean the Llamas pen. Amy and James were incredibly knowledgable about all the animals they look after , Camel , Raindeer and Llama .we swept and hosed the pen down ready for the public to arrive at 9.30. You get two breaks in the day ( an hour for lunch ) the burger was delicious and the meal is included in the price of the experience . There is a bar too ! Next we were off to the Reptiles with Yianna and Glen and again the knowledge and expertise shone through. I have always been scared of Spiders and asked if I could hold one. A huge hairy Tranantula was gently placed in my hand and my fear vanished. Tom took over and showed us the Birds where we were able to put on a glove and have an Eagle Owl fly to us and receive a half a mouse in reward. Break for lovely lunch . Connor met us next to see and feed the small mammals we fed Red Pandas ( they look a it like a cross between a fox and a large cat ) Limas ,Agooti ,friendly trained Rats ,Otters and all this while standing in the animals enclosure my to the envy of the other members of the public visiting ! Johnny took us to see the Primates and answered all our questions even the daft ones and even took us round the back so we could spot a baby Gibbon who was hiding .As if this wasn't enough we finished off with "tick a Tapir " something to definatly tell the Grandkids . All the members of staff we met were so very friendly, intelligent , passionate about the place and most of all the animals. We finished our day at 4.30 and stayed to watch the white Tiger being fed. The park closed at 6 pm and we were sad to leave . If I have missed anyone out I'm sorry YOU WERE ALL AMAZING thank you so much for a truly remarkable experience . I would recommend it to anyone.
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