Paradise Wildlife Park
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The zoo was great for the kids you can feed some of the animals value for money good day out for young kids
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We arrived about 3 hours early to have a look round and take photos before doing the Big Cat Feeding experience. We were a little daunted at first as the place seemed to be overly geared towards children. But on crossing into the wildlife park we were amazed at what we saw. You are able to get up quite close to the animals which all look healthy and well cared for. We chose to feed the White Lions and Moto the male came over for his snack. What an amazing experience, we hand fed a lion omg! Georgia was very friendly and knowledge. We were glad we went earlier to look around as the experience didn't last as long as we thought it was going to.
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Fantastic time we stayed overnight at the "Snooze In The Zoo" package. The staff where all really friendly, polite and helpful from the booking process with Carly and Miles who gave us a private tour. Both my daughters who are 6 & 12 loved the whole park we will be back ! Thank you x
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Great place. Lovely staff.
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I been before and it good for kids. With softplay and animals what's not to like. This time many of the animals were not on show. So lots of empty cages. Softplay in the café is good. And the outdoors activities are great, swings, climbing frames and nets. Dinosaur park is very disappointing, better off going to the A1 golf driving range for that one. Food in restaurant is very very expensive. But plus side park is very clean and layout is ok. So if the sun's out they it should be a great day out.
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attended for a conference but saw Zebras through the fence
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Great family day out. A little too expensive though in my opinion.
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We visited on a wet march afternoon. The park was very quiet as a result which meant we had plenty of space to explore. There were a lot of building works ongoing but I guess that's due to the time of year.
There is plenty of space for picnics and the cafe was reasonably priced.
There is an excellent series of play areas for the kids but I started to feel like the place couldn't decide if it was a theme park, a play area or a zoo. Despite that there are some great animals to see - my kids loved the tigers.
Finally it's worth shopping around for tickets. We managed to save 30% by doing so...
There is plenty of space for picnics and the cafe was reasonably priced.
There is an excellent series of play areas for the kids but I started to feel like the place couldn't decide if it was a theme park, a play area or a zoo. Despite that there are some great animals to see - my kids loved the tigers.
Finally it's worth shopping around for tickets. We managed to save 30% by doing so...
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I spent 5 hours learning about looking after and feeding and food preparation and cleaning out Tigers, Lions etc. outside compounds and indoor bedding areas. Guided and instructed by Ian, he was very informed on all the Animals and it showed he really cared about the welfare of all the animals there. I got to prep food for the Tigers, Lions etc. and went around and fed the animals. Never been so close to them before but everything is done with Health and Safety and care of the animals. After my 5 hours of caring for the animals I went off on my own for a tour around all the Wildlife Park.
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Since seeing a Tapir on TV a few years ago, I have always wanted to actually see one up close and found this Hands on Experience day with Paradise Wildlife Park where we were promised 30 minutes personal introduction to the Park's tapirs and a chance to actually stroke and tickle the animals. The event was everything I had hoped it would be. After the usual health and safety talk, we moved over to the Tapir enclosure and were immediately introduced to Dad and Daughter tapirs (Mum was a bit grumpy so was enticed into the adjacent paddock with bananas). After a quick introduction to the animals we were then encouraged to stroke and tickle the tapirs who rapidly rolled over onto their sides to get more tickles whilst our guide continued to answer all our questions and provide a great insight into the workings of the zoo and the care of the tapirs. I really hadn't thought we would be able to get so close to these wonderful animals - what a fantastic experience. I suppose it was a bit expensive - so special occasions only - but in my view, well worth the cost as it is a unique experience and you know your money is also helping to keep the zoo up to its high standards.
Just a special mention of our keeper / guide, Poppy, who really made the whole experience something special. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and clearly loves the animals in her care.
Just a special mention of our keeper / guide, Poppy, who really made the whole experience something special. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and clearly loves the animals in her care.
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Lots to see.
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We went to the wildlife park for the experience of feeding snow leopards. The early morning private tour and champagne breakfast overlooking the tiger enclosure were all excellent.
The discussion with zookeeper Tony were very informative about the big cats and the park in general.
Unfortunately the zoo in general has the feel of being very much in need of renovation.
The discussion with zookeeper Tony were very informative about the big cats and the park in general.
Unfortunately the zoo in general has the feel of being very much in need of renovation.
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We visited with 2 boys aged 9 and 11. There is a lot to see in a fairly compact area. The high walkways for viewing the animals are al really good idea. The family all enjoyed the experience although I felt that perhaps some big cat enclosures were a bit small as we noticed one pacing rather agitatedly, we felt. Maybe some bigger play equipment for older children but mine were very happy. We were members of Whipsnade before and are used to all the space there, but it is expensive there if you pay for just a day. This was good value, I feel, as I booked online thru' a company which did family tickets for £44. You had to book the day before but that was fine. My older son preferred here to Whipsnade as he doesn't like all the walking around there, so the compactness was good for him!
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Love this place always a grate day out
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Great day out
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Loved it
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Excellent little zoo loved the big cats good day out
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I took my grandaughers aged 2 and 3 and had a lovely day out. They loved the animals and the soft play and the park.
Biggest fault is no supervision. Day was spoilt by older children aged 12/13 taking over and running around like mad things.
I did also come last summer and there were 4/5 older children with water guns squirting everyone. They were unsupervised.
Biggest fault is no supervision. Day was spoilt by older children aged 12/13 taking over and running around like mad things.
I did also come last summer and there were 4/5 older children with water guns squirting everyone. They were unsupervised.
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Lovely well kept zoo, we always go once a year with family (three generations) and always love it
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We visited with our 8 and 10 year old children and had a great day. We got a good online deal for a family ticket which made it very reasonable. The park is lovely and the animals are well looked after and have plenty of space. The selection of big cats is the best I have ever seen in the UK. Would definitely recommend and would go again!
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It's brilliant, ok the gift shop is a little over priced but the whole experience is fantastic I will definitely come again and again
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Fantastic place - kids love it!
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I love taking the wife and kids to PWP and have been a few times now. The kids love seeing the animals and getting up and close to them - its a shame the petting farm bit isn't a bit bigger with a few more animals as that is certainly a key part to it. However there is a lot of animals around the park to see. The only thing we struggle with in all honesty is the price for a family - Tickets alone being £60+ then with travel and food etc it works out pricey. Would love to have got a yearly pass as that works out good value at £300 per year for the family meaning you would have to visit at least 6 times per year to get value for money on it.
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At £17 per adult, I thought there would be a good 3/4 of a day worth of things to see. However we went round almost twice in 3 hours including a drink break. Some enclosures looked too small for the animals, lion walking up and down the fence, very little in his enclosure to engage his interest. The cafe served meals that looked okay, however tea and coffee served in take away style cups and we only wanted a cake however what they had looked awful so just had a drink.
This would suit families more, there is a crazy golf available however that was an additional £2 a round!
Animal food was available to buy at an additional £1 per bag, which children seemed to enjoy giving to the animals.
Staff were friendly enough and when we watched some feeding taking place, there was a very clear affection and good knowledge about the animals.
We looked around the Speedway museum on site, we were the only ones in there, it was great to see bikes, photos, badges and trophies, even though we do not have a huge interest in the subject.
This would suit families more, there is a crazy golf available however that was an additional £2 a round!
Animal food was available to buy at an additional £1 per bag, which children seemed to enjoy giving to the animals.
Staff were friendly enough and when we watched some feeding taking place, there was a very clear affection and good knowledge about the animals.
We looked around the Speedway museum on site, we were the only ones in there, it was great to see bikes, photos, badges and trophies, even though we do not have a huge interest in the subject.
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Always like a good zoo to look around some good view from up high which were great. Loved getting up close with the Zebra, compared to some places we have been some of the enclosures seamed a bit small for the Animals. If you have young kids they will love the place so much to do. We enjoyed the ride on the little train and a game of golf (Both cost extra) All in all a good day out.
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