Paradise Wildlife Park
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I took my wife to Paradise Wildlife Park yesterday for a Feed the Red Pandas experience and we had a great time. Feeding the cute Red Pandas was a great experience and the day as a whole was great. The bird shows were good and about the right length plus I was able to get some great photos!
The park has a wide variety of animals on show including plenty of birds which is good as my wife likes birds of prey. The Woodland Walk area seemed a little bare though and seems to be a misuse of space if you ask me but, hey, I'm no expert.
There were one or two bad points, I think it's cheeky that you now have to pay for the car park and the cafe is overpriced, although it was exactly the same the last time we went. Lunch for two almost cost £25!
The park has a wide variety of animals on show including plenty of birds which is good as my wife likes birds of prey. The Woodland Walk area seemed a little bare though and seems to be a misuse of space if you ask me but, hey, I'm no expert.
There were one or two bad points, I think it's cheeky that you now have to pay for the car park and the cafe is overpriced, although it was exactly the same the last time we went. Lunch for two almost cost £25!
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So much to see and do, especially for little ones...even on dull days.Highlights? Great selection of animals,some rare..white tiger in Majestic..and its home to the national Speedway museum...indoor play areas too!
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I took my wife to Paradise Wildlife Park yesterday for a Feed the Red Pandas experience and we had a great time. Feeding the cute Red Pandas was a great experience and the day as a whole was great. The bird shows were good and about the right length plus I was able to get some great photos!
The park has a wide variety of animals on show including plenty of birds which is good as my wife likes birds of prey. The Woodland Walk area seemed a little bare though and seems to be a misuse of space if you ask me but, hey, I'm no expert.
There were one or two bad points, I think it's cheeky that you now have to pay for the car park and the cafe is overpriced, although it was exactly the same the last time we went. Lunch for two almost cost £25!
The park has a wide variety of animals on show including plenty of birds which is good as my wife likes birds of prey. The Woodland Walk area seemed a little bare though and seems to be a misuse of space if you ask me but, hey, I'm no expert.
There were one or two bad points, I think it's cheeky that you now have to pay for the car park and the cafe is overpriced, although it was exactly the same the last time we went. Lunch for two almost cost £25!
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We came after school the park says it's open till 6pm yet they start to close everything at 5.30 yet the park says closes at 6 so it should close at 6 there were other disappointed children as well
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I took to boys around 10-12 years old and they was bored after minutes.
The Lion is beautiful. I don't like how you have to pay for everything once in too.
It isn't very cheap to get in and then they have go karts (I think) of which you have to pay for and they are just inside the gate. Then you have to pay extra for crazy golf too.
Food expensive for what it is better to take a packed lunch.
The Lion is beautiful. I don't like how you have to pay for everything once in too.
It isn't very cheap to get in and then they have go karts (I think) of which you have to pay for and they are just inside the gate. Then you have to pay extra for crazy golf too.
Food expensive for what it is better to take a packed lunch.
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My friend was given a Virgin experience day so chose the Meerkats. My daughter and myself went along with her for this fabulous day. The park is amazing, so many gorgeous animals. We walked for miles to see everything. The cheetahs, the lions are gorgeous and seemed happy in their environment. My friend also interacted with the Emu's. Buy a bag of food on the way in, book tickets on line (cheaper) and take a picnic. My friend went into the Meerkat pen with a keeper and plate of food and they were all over her, it was a really great day out. I should mention there is a kids paddling pool and lots of things to so for the little ones.
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Had a fantastic day here with the family, booked the shadow a keeper for my two daughters and feed the red pandas for my wife. From the moment we stepped into the park we were made to feel welcome and everyone we met were very friendly.
The weather was very poor the day we went but it was a measure of the park that we still had a great time and it never distracted from the enjoyment.
My daughters were well looked after by the different keepers, each responsible for different areas of the park, they helped feed the lemurs, feed the red pandas, tickled the tapirs, helped fly an owl and many other experiences.
We ate at the Safari Sam's which to be honest I wasn't looking forward too after reading the some of the reviews on here saying the food was expensive and not very nice, well this couldn't have been further from the truth as far as I was concern the food I thought was very reasonable priced. The portions were huge and the food was very tasty with nothing left on the plates we when we left.
I would have no problem recommending this place to anyone, and would be a regular visitor myself if it was a 3 hour drive away.
Thank you to all the staff for making the effort to make our day such a memorable one.
The weather was very poor the day we went but it was a measure of the park that we still had a great time and it never distracted from the enjoyment.
My daughters were well looked after by the different keepers, each responsible for different areas of the park, they helped feed the lemurs, feed the red pandas, tickled the tapirs, helped fly an owl and many other experiences.
We ate at the Safari Sam's which to be honest I wasn't looking forward too after reading the some of the reviews on here saying the food was expensive and not very nice, well this couldn't have been further from the truth as far as I was concern the food I thought was very reasonable priced. The portions were huge and the food was very tasty with nothing left on the plates we when we left.
I would have no problem recommending this place to anyone, and would be a regular visitor myself if it was a 3 hour drive away.
Thank you to all the staff for making the effort to make our day such a memorable one.
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Nice trip for the children. Felt a little run down though.
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Come here often as we have yearly passes great value for money and the animals are all truly loved by the keepers
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Have been to the park before and it is lovely however this time was very disappointed to be hit with a £3 parking charge. Never been anywhere where you pay to get I and then have to pay to park. Real shame
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We visited a couple of weeks ago on a very rainy Sunday but that didn't dampen our spirits as this was a fabulous day out. The aminals are wonderful, great variety and there are so many other things to do. Well worth a visit, we are coming back to do the overnight stay!
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Visited Paradise Park last weekend, and had a fabulous time.
The animals were wonderful, all very well cared for.
It very easy to get around, and importantly its very flat.
Ideal for people in wheelchairs, although they would not be able to climb the
steps for the walkway to view some of the big cats, there are plenty of area on
the ground for them to see the tigers,lions, etc, and also glass viewing areas as well.
Plenty of places to eat and drink on site, and a great area for the kids to enjoy.
Price also very reasonable, I paid £15 for a senior and I was there 7 hours.
The only thing that they now charge on is the car parking, which is £3 for your visit, for how ever long you you there.
If the weather was bad you could still get round to see most of the animals, and there
are sheltered areas to get out of the worst of the weather.
The thing I loved most was that if the big cats were in their indoor/night enclosure you
can walk through and see them inside, which is really great.
The animals were wonderful, all very well cared for.
It very easy to get around, and importantly its very flat.
Ideal for people in wheelchairs, although they would not be able to climb the
steps for the walkway to view some of the big cats, there are plenty of area on
the ground for them to see the tigers,lions, etc, and also glass viewing areas as well.
Plenty of places to eat and drink on site, and a great area for the kids to enjoy.
Price also very reasonable, I paid £15 for a senior and I was there 7 hours.
The only thing that they now charge on is the car parking, which is £3 for your visit, for how ever long you you there.
If the weather was bad you could still get round to see most of the animals, and there
are sheltered areas to get out of the worst of the weather.
The thing I loved most was that if the big cats were in their indoor/night enclosure you
can walk through and see them inside, which is really great.
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Amazing animal encounter experiences on offer at PWP. We fed the adult tigers with our bare hands! So many different ones to choose from and totally worth the money. Otherwise the park is very well set out for being able to clearly see all the animals which are obviously well and professionally looked after. Plenty of cafes and food stations to eat and drink at and well placed toilets throughout the park. A great day out :)
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Lovely wildlife
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When booking this I had read a lot of people found it expensive so I went online and found tickets cheaper, when we first arrived we found out that they is a parking charge which we didn't mind paying but we said it would have been better to just state it on the website, the park is split over two areas one side more play area and the other animals, we had only mainly gone for the white tigers and lions which my children hadn't been disappointed by, the place seemed clean and tidy and staff friendly, we did take a pack lunch as the food did seem a little pricey and they is plenty of places to eat a packed lunch they is also placed under cover, some of the kids play toys and games you do pay extra for. We really enjoyed our time we spent there.
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Me my husband and children travelled all the way from Harwich Essex to here on a family fun day out all set up by my husband work abellio Greater Anglia. We had a fantastic day and lots for the kids to see, the animals were in immaculate condition and well looked after and all enclosures spotless clean and well managed, staff were friendly and the food they provided for all staff was fantastic really enjoyed the afternoon tea, a very long day and a very long way to travel but a fab place to visit.
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If you have pre teen children they will love this place, a little difficult to find off the A10 but well worth following the signs and has a range of entertainments for the children. There are eating facilities as well as the usual gift shops
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A very lovely day out, even if you are not visiting for an animal experience. My husband and I had a Meerkat experience and it was incredible. I booked the experience, as a surprise for my husband. My husband is in a wheelchair and I was looking for a while at different animal parks, for an experience that would be suitable for wheelchair users. This place definitely was. I corresponded with the Paradise Wildlife Park team via email and they were extremely helpful, regarding my husbands needs. The keeper who took us into the enclosure was lovely, polite and informative. I would definitely go here again! A wonderful day out, that has created great memories.
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Great day out for families, lots of animals and activities for children
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Nice day out with family
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Has lovely mix of animals and play areas plenty of picnic areas and if the weather is nice the splash pool is amazing too only thing didn't think was good was having to pay an additional three pound for parking it already was quite price at 50.00 for a family of three and didn't think it needed car park fees as well . Only Cristism I have
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It is a nice place but it is not a Zoo so animals are limited. Loads of new buildings going up which meant some areas were not open. The overhead walkways were excellent and meant you can see some of the animals from above. The Bird display was very good and very interesting. There needs to be better signage pointing to areas and for animal feeding time times. They are there but not very good. Food and drinks are expensive and variable from area to area. Take a picnic, plenty of areas for sitting down and toilets. Liked the hand cleaning facilities available after touching some animals. Brand new car park opposite the Wildlife park and you are charged £3. You need a car to get here. Most of the staff are very friendly. The Shop is ok but nothing exciting about it. Would I go there again...............?
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I had a meet the meerkats experience. The park, animals and staff were fantastic. The only thing stopping a 5 star was the focus predominantly being children orientated. Plenty of children's entertainment and perfect for families.
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Firstly it is very well sign posted which made it a Very easy to find .We took two four year olds this was a perfect place for them.We were lucky as it was not very busy today ,they had the soft play area to themselves and later the lagoon too Train ride was good also woodland walk.Animals looked very well looked after although did not like to see them pacing .Plenty to see and do to keep amused all day The park itself is Very well looked after clean in all areas and gardens beautiful .The speedway museum is also well worth a look and children loved it .Down fall there are a lot of coin operated machines which after paying to get in did not really want to pay out anymore ,but plenty of free as well .
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Positive points -
Good parking
Lots of helpful staff everywhere
Incredibly clean
Affordable entry prices
Brilliant play areas for children
Lots of places to have a picnic or buy food
Got very close to a white tiger
Outstanding bird show, the young man was so knowledgable.
Slightly negative -
Not a huge amount of animals.
The reptile and penguin enclosure were shut and no one had pre-warned us of this, my daughter was not happy at all.
Zoo area didn't flow, too many paths off, so constantly felt like we were missing things and having to check on the map!
On the whole a great day out for ALL ages and definitely worth the money and journey.
Good parking
Lots of helpful staff everywhere
Incredibly clean
Affordable entry prices
Brilliant play areas for children
Lots of places to have a picnic or buy food
Got very close to a white tiger
Outstanding bird show, the young man was so knowledgable.
Slightly negative -
Not a huge amount of animals.
The reptile and penguin enclosure were shut and no one had pre-warned us of this, my daughter was not happy at all.
Zoo area didn't flow, too many paths off, so constantly felt like we were missing things and having to check on the map!
On the whole a great day out for ALL ages and definitely worth the money and journey.
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