Paradise Wildlife Park
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Had a really good day out. Great place for kids.
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My partner & I visited for the 1st time (Sat-2nd/09/17). It clearly has children in mind as lots to do for them (we don't have any), friendly staff, lots to do & see, cost a bit too much at just under £20 each. Regardless of the cost I would visit again.
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Plenty for the kids to do, its a small place packed with attractions , would recommend taking own food plenty of picnic areas , overall a great day out
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Amazing place
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We would not have visited it if it was not a wildlife conservationist establishment, which needs to run a business for funding.
It is true that the enclosures should ideally be much bigger (like Monkey World in Dorset) but we can see a lot of challenges to achieve it for this place was originally a notorious zoo before the current owner took it. Hopefully the business goes well and helps the company to do so.
Despite such a difficulty, the park is highly enjoyable. The elevated walkways are a very good idea. The tiger cafe gave us a really good view of all 3 tigers while having a coffee break (It would have been even nicer if the place was cleaned a little more frequently. Little customers could make such a mess under tables!). We saw a tiger being fed, a corsac fox given a box (he had to work it out to get the food out from it). We took time to wait and see animals do something and it was worth it.
10% discount when booked online. Show it at the ticket office and they give you the ticket. The parking is free. Although the food in the venue is not hugely overpriced, it may be an idea to bring your own and have it on a table in the open picnic area when the weather is nice. Do take a bottle of water with you as it costs £2.20 from the vending machine.
It is true that the enclosures should ideally be much bigger (like Monkey World in Dorset) but we can see a lot of challenges to achieve it for this place was originally a notorious zoo before the current owner took it. Hopefully the business goes well and helps the company to do so.
Despite such a difficulty, the park is highly enjoyable. The elevated walkways are a very good idea. The tiger cafe gave us a really good view of all 3 tigers while having a coffee break (It would have been even nicer if the place was cleaned a little more frequently. Little customers could make such a mess under tables!). We saw a tiger being fed, a corsac fox given a box (he had to work it out to get the food out from it). We took time to wait and see animals do something and it was worth it.
10% discount when booked online. Show it at the ticket office and they give you the ticket. The parking is free. Although the food in the venue is not hugely overpriced, it may be an idea to bring your own and have it on a table in the open picnic area when the weather is nice. Do take a bottle of water with you as it costs £2.20 from the vending machine.
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Had a great day, can get closer to the animals than at bigger zoos
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It's a nice zoo, very easy to move around with baggy or whilchair. The staff are all very kind. If you are tired to walk around there are several small play park around where children can play. Enjoy
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A wonderful place to go and definitely be going bk there again. I had a experience day feeding the tigers and it was amazing. Staff are lovely and very knowledgeable when it comes to the animals. Picnic areas play areas loads to see and do great place
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We went to this and had a lovely day the big cats were beautiful and very big! The Anaconda was amazing to see and the shear size astounding. Lots of tables to sit and have lunch we had ours next to the tigers with just the glass in between. The play area were very well kept and spacious my daughter enjoyed the splash area at the end of the day to cool down.
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We went as a couple over the August Bank Holiday. It's very easy to find and has brown signs to guide you the last few miles. The tickets were prebooked which meant we didn't have to wait too long to get into the park. Our main focus was seeing the bigs cats and we weren't disappointed, the number of cats compared to larger zoos is astonishing. Considering how hot it was the cats were relatively active, the highlight was the Cheetah eating it's lunch. We also took in the other animals as well, Penguins, Meerkats, Camels etc. They also have lots of activities for children, which is ideal for families. The ticket price was good value for money.
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We went on the bank holiday weekend, it was a warm day luckily we got there early and the queues were short within 20 mins they became very long. The park seems very popular and is easy to navigate. The bird area was a little disappointing as many of the aviaries were overgrown and you couldn't see anything, the bird area almost seemed neglected and the foot fall was low in my opinion to this side of the park. But coming back to the wildlife side was so busy a complete change. Most areas are accessible for the disabled, facilities such as toilets and washrooms seemed limited. There is much to see and appreciate from the reptile rooms to the lions and tigers. There are food outlets and the usual ice cream and drink areas. It is very well signposted from junction 25 off the M25, there is ample car parking and areas for those that have mobility issues. We had an enjoyable day, perhaps to visit again on not a busy day in the future.
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Excellent, compact zoo. Easy to see and photograph all animals.
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Seems expensive for what it is. Some of the enclosures appear to be small for the animals they keep.
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Not the best place I've been to like this. Went with 3 boys aged 6, 8 & 10. They got bored at times. I'd recommend for younger children aged 5 and under.
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Loved the zoo, lots to do and see for kids
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Awesome place, great selection of animals, really well laid out, plenty for kids to do! Drinks are expensive so take your own
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Amazing place. Took my one year old he enjoyed himself
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What a fantastic wildlife park... I don't think I've seen a wildlife park where you get to be c
So close to he Animals...they have fantastic viewing areas from ground level to high rised platforms to see Animals without big hindered by cages.... definitely worth the money and visit.... they also have various shows and talks which is a great addition.
So close to he Animals...they have fantastic viewing areas from ground level to high rised platforms to see Animals without big hindered by cages.... definitely worth the money and visit.... they also have various shows and talks which is a great addition.
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Very enjoyable kids had a great time
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Perfect size for toddlers to get around easily. The raised platforms for viewing the big cats from above are a great idea too. We took a picnic and found a bench in the shade next to the leopards. Little train in the woody bit was a big hit (and driver did us a two for one offer for the twins) and the play area is great. Thoroughly enjoyable day out. Made even better with reduced price tickets from the picniq website
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I will start by saying that I do not like animals in cages, or small enclosures. But if they are well cared for and fit and healthy, not suffering from undue stress, then I can accept that. I firmly believe that you can't make a cake without breaking a few eggs. The public need to be able to see these wonderful animals close up, to appreciate what they are. Far too many species have become extinct over the years, with many more on the endangered list. If it wasn't for zoos and wildlife parks with their breeding programs, many more animals would be extinct by now. So if a few animals in zoos don't have the best life, but their existence ensures that the species in the wild survives, then that surely is good. Some of the enclosures and cages at Paradise Wildlife Park are indeed on the small size, but you can see the animals. Some zoos, such as Colchester zoo, have much, much larger cages and enclosures, but often the exhibits are hidden, or indeed hiding from the viewing public. We had a very enjoyable day at Paradise Wildlife Park and the best part had to be feeding the Amur Tigers with chicken wings, a memory that I will treasure for the rest of my life and I will recommend to anybody.
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Excellent
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Excellent zoo with great experiences. Being able to feed the goats, sheep, emu's, alpaca's etc is a great experience for both kids and adults.
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My wife and I booked "shadow a big cat keeper " experience and it was by far a lot better than expected.
We was greeted by our keeper Hannah when we first arrived.
She took us through the day by day of being a big cat keeper and informed us of what we would be doing during the experience.
We met all the big cats and even got to clean the enclosure' s, prepare their food and then to feed them! The whole experience was out of this world and literally breath taking. Hannah was amazing throughout, so much knowledge and was able to answer any questions that we had. We couldn't fault one thing about paradise wildlife park, there is plenty for children to do and see, and lots of different places to eat. We are looking forward to returning with family and have another great day out. Thanks to everyone at paradise and especially to our keeper Hannah. Keep up the great work.
We was greeted by our keeper Hannah when we first arrived.
She took us through the day by day of being a big cat keeper and informed us of what we would be doing during the experience.
We met all the big cats and even got to clean the enclosure' s, prepare their food and then to feed them! The whole experience was out of this world and literally breath taking. Hannah was amazing throughout, so much knowledge and was able to answer any questions that we had. We couldn't fault one thing about paradise wildlife park, there is plenty for children to do and see, and lots of different places to eat. We are looking forward to returning with family and have another great day out. Thanks to everyone at paradise and especially to our keeper Hannah. Keep up the great work.
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Amazing
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