Paradise Wildlife Park
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I was last here two years and was hugely disappointed. However the park has turned itself around. The animal enclosures are in much better shape and the animals look so much healthier. We loved the penguins, the rainforest and of course the big cats. The white lions are fascinating and the keeper who was around was very informative and friendly.
The play areas are clean and our children spent a long time there. We also enjoyed the paddling pool. The birds of prey display is also very interesting and recommended.
We went with a 2 and 6 year old, both had a great time.
To make it 5 stay please encourage ticket staff and refreshment staff to be more friendly and happy and focus on the customer not their conversations.
The play areas are clean and our children spent a long time there. We also enjoyed the paddling pool. The birds of prey display is also very interesting and recommended.
We went with a 2 and 6 year old, both had a great time.
To make it 5 stay please encourage ticket staff and refreshment staff to be more friendly and happy and focus on the customer not their conversations.
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Just visited for the first time while on holiday and must say that the park itself is really really good and a great family day out. The animals all looked good and the lots of different play parks and activities for the kids were well maintained. Would definitely recommend to others and would visit again if down this way again.
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We had the most amazing day at Paradise Wildlife Park today! My parents got us an experience to meet the meerkats for Christmas and it was a gift much appreciated, worth every penny! The zoo in general had a great buzz about it with noticeably happy and content animals, which is always something great to see being an animal lover. Our meerkat experience was fantastic! Kim the zookeeper was a very experienced, approachable and knowledgable lady. She made the experience even better with her passion for the animals and could answer every question we asked. I don't know what else to say other than Paradise Wildlife Park is a place you must visit! Thanks for having us and we'll be back very soon! :)
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Great wildlife park
Interesting exhibits with lots of conservation work & breeding programs
Friendly staff
Interesting exhibits with lots of conservation work & breeding programs
Friendly staff
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Initially I was worried due to an online booking issue that we wouldn't be able to attend today but the lovely Lesley rang before 9am to sort everything out.
We arrived at 10.30am to find the park busy but not too crowded. We brought my 13 month old godson so joined the many, many pushchairs but nearly everywhere is accessible and there's lots of low viewing areas which are perfect for little ones.
One of the highlights was seeing a napping 20yr old tiger just feet away from us and then talking to the keeper (Martin) about how they're cared for, their personalities, his role, etc. It was really kind of him to step away from what he was doing to answer our questions and he drew quite a crowd.
The park has plenty to keep children entertained including play areas both inside and out, a train ride, shows, etc. My godson was a bit too small for lots of this but that's why they only charge entry for children over 2yrs old. It also means we've got more to explore when he returns for his next visit!
Big thank you to all the fantastic and friendly staff.
We arrived at 10.30am to find the park busy but not too crowded. We brought my 13 month old godson so joined the many, many pushchairs but nearly everywhere is accessible and there's lots of low viewing areas which are perfect for little ones.
One of the highlights was seeing a napping 20yr old tiger just feet away from us and then talking to the keeper (Martin) about how they're cared for, their personalities, his role, etc. It was really kind of him to step away from what he was doing to answer our questions and he drew quite a crowd.
The park has plenty to keep children entertained including play areas both inside and out, a train ride, shows, etc. My godson was a bit too small for lots of this but that's why they only charge entry for children over 2yrs old. It also means we've got more to explore when he returns for his next visit!
Big thank you to all the fantastic and friendly staff.
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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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I got feeding a big cat for my girlfriends Christmas present. It was amazing! She loved the experince.
Paradise wildlife part I find great value for money. It's very compact so it's not huge amounts of walking. They have a great selection of animals. Plus they have a pool (little water park) crazy golf,park And a train.
Paradise wildlife part I find great value for money. It's very compact so it's not huge amounts of walking. They have a great selection of animals. Plus they have a pool (little water park) crazy golf,park And a train.
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We have been here many times and absolutely love it. Great zoo that allows you to get very close to the animals. All the animals have large enclosures and the zoo is very well kept. There is also a brilliant playground (indoor and outdoor) that my little boy loves. Highly recommend a visit.
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Visited on Saturday 22nd of July with my husband for a meerkat experience. It was great and we really enjoyed it. The keeper guy with glasses (sorry can't remember his name) was really nice and informative. Would definitely visit again.
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Booked this as a last minute trip to help my brother and sister-inlaw as they were feeding the white lions and weren't aloud to take there son in with them so me and my partner and 6 month old went along to baby sit.
However ended up being a really good day. And we even got to watch my brother and partner feed the lions
They have plenty of animals and activities to do very good place for young children as the park is full of children's climbing frames and swings, the park was no over crowed and you could enjoy all the animals without waiting for people to get out of the way!
I will 100% be booking again to go again.
However ended up being a really good day. And we even got to watch my brother and partner feed the lions
They have plenty of animals and activities to do very good place for young children as the park is full of children's climbing frames and swings, the park was no over crowed and you could enjoy all the animals without waiting for people to get out of the way!
I will 100% be booking again to go again.
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Took my niece and nephew to Paradise Wildlife Park on a Tuesday (not school holidays) and the park was fairly quiet!
£20/adult and under 2's are free. (You can get tickets from tesco clubcard points; £5.00 worth of vouchers get you an adult entry - recommend!!)
The park is fairly big and well laid out with tonnes of animals; you get really up close to which is great, considering some zoos you dont and have to look out for the animals! Many enclosures have higher walks so you can view them from above (although some arent accessible with a buggys as some are stairs only, but you can also view from below. They had lots of animal talks and feeds on in the day which the kids loved!
You can easily find good areas to enjoy a picnic; in the sun or shade!
A huge play area for kids of all ages, and plenty to do to spend the whole day there!
Would highly recommend Paradise Wildlife Park, I was pleasantly surprised :)
£20/adult and under 2's are free. (You can get tickets from tesco clubcard points; £5.00 worth of vouchers get you an adult entry - recommend!!)
The park is fairly big and well laid out with tonnes of animals; you get really up close to which is great, considering some zoos you dont and have to look out for the animals! Many enclosures have higher walks so you can view them from above (although some arent accessible with a buggys as some are stairs only, but you can also view from below. They had lots of animal talks and feeds on in the day which the kids loved!
You can easily find good areas to enjoy a picnic; in the sun or shade!
A huge play area for kids of all ages, and plenty to do to spend the whole day there!
Would highly recommend Paradise Wildlife Park, I was pleasantly surprised :)
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Brilliant day which was very warm, however the venue almost costs the same as ZSL Whispnade which is a lot bigger and has more animals on offer. The welfare of the animals is great, and keepers were helping the animals manage the heat.
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We went her as a birthday treat. We booked a Tea with Tigers Experience which allowed us to visit all day. It's a fantastic place and if you have kids it is perfect. We looked around the big cat area at the start and they have raised boardwalks so you can see over into enclosures and you get some brilliant photo opportunities from up there. They do a lot of conservation work here and the animals are all in excellent condition. There are lots of other animals to view not just the big cats and that includes a petting area. The tour we booked was lead by one of the very knowledgeable staff who obviously care deeply for the animals in their care. And to top it all the afternoon tea was really good too with plenty of food for everyone, there was even some left over.
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Myself, Partner and kids went here the weekend just gone and what a lovely place for a day out. The animals are amazing and you get to be so close to them its insane. They are doing up the park on some areas but does not ruin the day at all. There is loads of stuff for the kids to do. Parks inside and out and also crazy golf. Will 100% be going back but the added bonus of our day was getting to see the baby jaguar so cute. With lunch you can get loads there but we took a picnic as just easier and loads of place to sit to enjoy this.
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With the variety of play parks and kids activities they would have stayed all day. Oh yeah, and then there is the zoo bit...
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I was taken there for my 30th birthday where I enjoyed the tickle a tapir experience. It was amazing and something I'll never forget. The tapir did start eating my hair at one point but it all added to the fun! I was quickly rescued and the tapir offered something a bit tastier. Lovely small zoo with well cared for animals!
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I thought it was excellent value for money, compared to Colchester Zoo and other similar establishments. I went with my two daughters aged 16 and 20. The place is clean and smart and most of the animals were clearly visible behind low-level glass so children and wheelchair users could view comfortably. The animals seem to be looked after very well. Staff were informative and there was plenty of benches to sit on and places to eat. I should imagine smaller children would love this place as there was an open pool for them to use as well as many play areas.
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I brought my 2 year old nephew here recently and he had a great time. It is a little pricey but that's to be expected at animal attractions with all the mouths to feed!
The park was well kept and very tidy and the little train ride through the forest was a big hit for a little one who loves trains.
It wasn't overly busy on our visit so there were plenty of places to get food and soft play areas which were not over crowded for my nephew to play, where I could still keep an eye on him.
The staff we spoke to were friendly and the animals all looked to be happy and well care for.
I will definitely be going back but make sure you are not looking for a cheap day out, especially if you have young children who will want to have a go on everything, get their face painted and buy everything in the shop.
Although we didn't go to any there are reptile encounters and flying displays as well as set times throughout the day where you can watch the animals being fed too.
It's easy to make a visit last all day.
The park was well kept and very tidy and the little train ride through the forest was a big hit for a little one who loves trains.
It wasn't overly busy on our visit so there were plenty of places to get food and soft play areas which were not over crowded for my nephew to play, where I could still keep an eye on him.
The staff we spoke to were friendly and the animals all looked to be happy and well care for.
I will definitely be going back but make sure you are not looking for a cheap day out, especially if you have young children who will want to have a go on everything, get their face painted and buy everything in the shop.
Although we didn't go to any there are reptile encounters and flying displays as well as set times throughout the day where you can watch the animals being fed too.
It's easy to make a visit last all day.
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I visited Paradise Wildlife park last year with my boyfriend. This is probably a pointless review for me to write as, I'm not entirely keen on zoos, so this one didn't really do much for me. Seeing the animals is amazing for kids, but it's not a place they should be - small enclosures and looking extremely fed up. The parking charge and food/drink is extremely poor. (£2.50 for a bottle of water)
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13 of us visited recently, mainly children, the eldest being 9. We had a good enough day out, the children enjoyed themselves. It was pricey to get in, but most zoos are. There were A LOT of play areas for the children, more than expected in a zoo. There were also a lot of extra things that needed to be paid for, which was highly disappointing, I never understand why places do this, it cost enough to get in already. Some enclosures seemed quite small, especially the white lions which was a shame. It was nice to be able to get close to some animals which you don't usually get like the camels and zebra. Some of the tamarins also liked to grab your finger through the cage. The splash area was good, as was the soft play. Food was ridiculously expensive, which again is usual in these places, but still a shame. Overall a good day out.
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We had a family day out, the animals were in very good enclosures, lots to see, well planned, extra activities for young children, play area and paddling pool were nice touches. Would recommend a trip. Only advice would be to watch out for speeding motorists when crossing over from the car park.
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our family visited on Sunday with a Zoo tour and animal feeding experience,
Our guide Lucy was very informative and our feeding experience was amazing.
My disabled son was with us, and the access for everything is simple and easy
Our guide Lucy was very informative and our feeding experience was amazing.
My disabled son was with us, and the access for everything is simple and easy
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I went on my own. The high platform over the big cats is a great idea,the cafe is a must. Recommend down loading the app,helps with finding your way around. Having a mini bus service to pick up from the railway station is fantastic. Great place to take young children,loads for them to do.
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Just thought we should say how good my wife and daughters mini Zoo keepers day was today.
From the moment we arrived at reception, we were looked after extremely well.
Lady in reception made us welcome and a nice touch of a cuppa and some biscuits.
Then came the even better bit, Miles arrived and looked after us faultlessly for nearly 3 hours. He was brilliant and a real credit to the place.
They cleaned out the pigs, made and fed the meerkats their food and then took them in to see all the reptiles.
Great few hours which our 7 year old daughter won't forget for a long while.
P.s well done Miles, you went the extra mile, because you like your job. We need a few more of you.
From the moment we arrived at reception, we were looked after extremely well.
Lady in reception made us welcome and a nice touch of a cuppa and some biscuits.
Then came the even better bit, Miles arrived and looked after us faultlessly for nearly 3 hours. He was brilliant and a real credit to the place.
They cleaned out the pigs, made and fed the meerkats their food and then took them in to see all the reptiles.
Great few hours which our 7 year old daughter won't forget for a long while.
P.s well done Miles, you went the extra mile, because you like your job. We need a few more of you.
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We went here while visiting st albans. This is a great little zoo with some wonderful animals where you can get quite close. We were very disappointed that while trying to listen to the wolf talk zoo staff and contractors were joking and swearing amongst themselves less than 10 metres from the talk. I found this very disrespectful especially when there was school children listening in. It was also disappointing considering staff around the rest of the zoo were so fantastic informative and passionate.
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