Paradise Wildlife Park
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A nice zoo but very few animals. Small zoo compared to many others and price doesn't really reflect this.
Experiences seemed good but all booked up. They do individual animal choice which is good.
Food prices were high as you at a zoo.
However zoo keepers were all friendly and happy to talk about their animals. Very clean. Good size enclosures. Animals seemed very happy. A red panda even waved hello!
Experiences seemed good but all booked up. They do individual animal choice which is good.
Food prices were high as you at a zoo.
However zoo keepers were all friendly and happy to talk about their animals. Very clean. Good size enclosures. Animals seemed very happy. A red panda even waved hello!
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Visited the park today to do meet the meerkats it was amazing!!!! Despite the rainy weather me and my partner had a superb day! And will definitely be returning! The meerkat experience was so hands on the meerkats climb all over you, and the keeper who did it with us was very informative! Well worth a visit!
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We went here to celebrate my nieces 3rd birthday and we had a fantastic time. From seeing all the animals to playing on the slides bouncy castle, water lagoon, indoor and outdoor play area. The day was action packed and fun filled and according to my 5 year old it was "the best day ever " x
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Visited Paradise Wildlife Park during the May half term and I was expecting it to be packed but there is so much space and things to see and do that you don't notice how busy it is. The kids absolutely loved it. There are a number of animals to see such as Lemars, Alligators, Lions, Reindeer, Penguins and loads more. Fantastic play areas for the children and short tractor ride the facilities are well laid out and clearly signposted. You could spend all day so much to squeeze in.
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Such a lovely place to get up close to animals,can buy a little bag of feed to feed certain animals,lovely soft play and water area for the summer days a,thought does get very very busy,food place is reasonable, it's one of the most expensive Zoo's but its great especially for little ones,group on do a deal every so often and join paradise wildlife Facebook page they will too
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We visited with our toddler and had a fantastic day. The park is a great size, plenty to see but not too big. The tree top trail around the big cats is fab and gives lots of opportunity to see them. Our little one loved feeding the animals in the farm. Everything is really accessable so whether you have a pushchair or a wheelchair you'll be able to get around easily and see everything. The adventure parks were great plenty to do and well maintained. All the staff we encountered were really friendly and helpful. Perfect family day out.
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Although I am 22, my girlfriend, my parents and I had a great day at Paradise! There are so many animals to see, and you can also feed some of them, such as the emus and reindeer (my favourite). There was also a chance to go into the Lorikeet enclosure and feed them, which involved them sitting all over you, which was an amazing experience.
There is also loads to do for people that have kids, as there are parks and play areas dotted around, so they won't be bored.
Would definitely come back.
There is also loads to do for people that have kids, as there are parks and play areas dotted around, so they won't be bored.
Would definitely come back.
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We visited Paradise Wildlife Park on band holiday Monday and I was expecting it to be completely packed with children but was presently surprise. Although, it was busy but not too busy.
I would defiantly say this is just an afternoon outing rather than an whole day thing. We managed to get around the park within about 4 hours. Because of this I do feel the price is a bit steep for the size of the park.
We were very happy to see lots of the animals easily and playing and running around. The Tigers were very visible which was excellent!
The food was a slight let down, very expensive and quite a wait for some food. ( jacket potatoes) would defiantly recommend taking a picnic as there's plenty of seating areas to sit.
The park is very good for disabled and small children as its all on the same level and no steep hills.
Overall, a good afternoon out and would recommend to others.
I would defiantly say this is just an afternoon outing rather than an whole day thing. We managed to get around the park within about 4 hours. Because of this I do feel the price is a bit steep for the size of the park.
We were very happy to see lots of the animals easily and playing and running around. The Tigers were very visible which was excellent!
The food was a slight let down, very expensive and quite a wait for some food. ( jacket potatoes) would defiantly recommend taking a picnic as there's plenty of seating areas to sit.
The park is very good for disabled and small children as its all on the same level and no steep hills.
Overall, a good afternoon out and would recommend to others.
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Fantastic place kids loved it and well worth a visit and fantastic prices! Food is excellent quality, quantity and price!
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I was bought this by my family as a birthday present and it was an amazing day. on arriving I was given a cup of tea by reception who told me I was a little early for the photographer but could wander around on my own till 9.50ish when he would be there.
James our photographer was patient and full of tips as to how to take the photos.
We then went around the park and were given access to standing areas not normally given to the public.
The staff everywhere wanted our day to be special and couldn't have been more friendly or helpful.
We were then given a fantastic lunch which would have fed three times as many as were there and off again to take photos. My day finished at 6.00pm having taken some amazing photos.
Thank you to all for making my birthday special.
James our photographer was patient and full of tips as to how to take the photos.
We then went around the park and were given access to standing areas not normally given to the public.
The staff everywhere wanted our day to be special and couldn't have been more friendly or helpful.
We were then given a fantastic lunch which would have fed three times as many as were there and off again to take photos. My day finished at 6.00pm having taken some amazing photos.
Thank you to all for making my birthday special.
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We found this place by accident whilst driving,the place is centered for children and families plenty for them to do.We have no children and were rather disappointed,the enclosures are clean but small,talks were good.Confusing layout of the centre,you have to go across a road which has a staff member to see you across to view one side of the centre,we didn't eat here,but found a wetherspoons about 10min away,this is not for couples but great for families,not to bad for the entrance fee I suppose,been to better places for less money,staff are very helpful,if you want to see animals and keep your kids entertained then this is the centre for you.
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We went with three grandchildren, 13,11 and 6. They all enjoyed it. It seems as if the animals are well cared for and all in reasonable size enclosures.
It's very good value for money especially in comparison with other zoo parks. Recommend taking a picnic.
Also a good playground.
Vouchers available on various websites
It's very good value for money especially in comparison with other zoo parks. Recommend taking a picnic.
Also a good playground.
Vouchers available on various websites
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Really enjoy our day to this local attraction, got discounted tickets on groupon, a must.
The place is well laid out, extra things to do, at a price not unreasonable.
The place is well laid out, extra things to do, at a price not unreasonable.
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I attended Breakfast With the Big Cats having purchased a cut price ticket on Amazon. It was great to experience the park before the crowds arrived, and our guided tour of the cats was highly informative. Our continental breakfast was a bit lacklustre, but I was grateful as a coeliac to be provided with 3 slices of gluten free bread. I didn't stay long after the tour as I noticed that after opening time many of the beautiful creatures appeared highly stressed by the noise of the young children, pacing up and down their rather small enclosures. I must say I felt equally stressed! This really is a place to be enjoyed by and with young children, What a pity that in this country animal attractions so often cater only for the under-fives and not for adults interested in conservation.
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I have visited Paradise Wildlife Park quite a few times now and it's been a great, family day out each time, our young one's love it there and so does our teenager who can be difficult to please - definately would recommend to others, as there is so much to see and do.
It's a spacious site, so we took full advantage of this benefit by bringing along our own food to enjoy a family picnic which all involved enjoyed thoroughly.
The safari train ride was greatly welcomed as there's a lot of ground to cover, so the rest was appreciated. Comfy footwear is an essential, there's also a small feeding area where farm animals are housed, feeding packs available onsite for £1, free bouncy castle, outdoor park plus outdoor entertainment stage where staff are full of energy and committed to getting the kidz up on stage for full inclusion. Free parking facilities also available and you must check out the Tortoise - IT'S HUGE.
BRILLIANT DATE OUT!!
It's a spacious site, so we took full advantage of this benefit by bringing along our own food to enjoy a family picnic which all involved enjoyed thoroughly.
The safari train ride was greatly welcomed as there's a lot of ground to cover, so the rest was appreciated. Comfy footwear is an essential, there's also a small feeding area where farm animals are housed, feeding packs available onsite for £1, free bouncy castle, outdoor park plus outdoor entertainment stage where staff are full of energy and committed to getting the kidz up on stage for full inclusion. Free parking facilities also available and you must check out the Tortoise - IT'S HUGE.
BRILLIANT DATE OUT!!
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We went here with our grandchildren who are 7 & 3 and my daughter and son-in-Law. I have been to many wildlife parks and this is one of the best because not only have you got the beautiful animals to see but there are play parks for the children to let of steam. There are animal shows going on all day and you can get so close to the animals it feels like you are in the cage with them. It is also very good value for money. If you book on line you get 20% off.
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The best gift I have possibly received. It was just amazing! Having the meerkats sit at eat as you hold bowls out for them and then having the meerkats crawl over you. It was just truly amazing and it felt longer than it actually was and so it was the best gift ever.
Brilliant experience.
Brilliant experience.
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We visited after receiving a voucher for a walk on the wildside tour for my birthday. On arrival, we were given tea and biscuits, whilst awaiting our keeper. When he arrived, Jonny was absolutely fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable and great fun...I really can't praise this guy enough. We were taken to a VIP area, where we got to meet some animals. After our tour, we spent a few hours looking around the best of the park. It's a decent size, not too big, and with a great variety of animals. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here.
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Took a friend for this experience, as a Christmas present.
Unfortunately the only day in weeks it rained so hard and most of the animals stayed under cover. (not the fault of the park - we would have changed the day but you have to pre book the experience)
The Meerkat handling was WOW made up for the bad weather and you cant put a price on it but it wasn't long enough in with them for the cost (from time on camera pictures just under 20mins) the keeper was very good chatty, told us plenty and took loads of pictures
Thank you PWP for allowing us this great experience
Unfortunately the only day in weeks it rained so hard and most of the animals stayed under cover. (not the fault of the park - we would have changed the day but you have to pre book the experience)
The Meerkat handling was WOW made up for the bad weather and you cant put a price on it but it wasn't long enough in with them for the cost (from time on camera pictures just under 20mins) the keeper was very good chatty, told us plenty and took loads of pictures
Thank you PWP for allowing us this great experience
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Lovely wildlife park. Big bit not too big, especially like how close you get to the big cats! Had a Meerkat experience for my birthday. My wife and I spent half an hour with a keeper in with the Meerkats which was fantastic, had them sitting up on our shoulders and climbing all over us. Thanks to the keeper, she took loads of photos of us with my camera to record the experience. The only thing that could be improved is the signage and map, took quite a while to find our way around as we had never been there before.
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My sister got me the Shadow a Keeper experience for my birthday and it was amazing. I'm sure that I would have had a good time at any zoo offering a similar experience, but I'm not sure at all that going anywhere else would have been as totally wonderful as it was here.
The keepers we met were all brilliant; they were clearly passionate about their work, were friendly and very informative, they seemed genuinely happy to have us, and were dedicated to the zoo's commitment to exceeding minimum standards and enriching the animals' lives. There were clear bonds between the keepers and the animals they worked with, which was lovely and meant that we were given an insight into the animals' personalities through the stories we were told and the behaviours and relationships we observed. A lot of respect was given to the animals, with the keepers giving them the choice of how close we could get to them; they came to us rather than us going into their space to get to them. The animals all seemed relaxed and happy; compared to other tigers I've seen in zoos for example, which often pace back and forth looking under-stimulated and unhappy, the white tiger here seemed particularly at ease and comfortable.
Highlights included: feeding red pandas (they are so cute I WILL DIE) and lemurs, which jumped all over us and were amazing, the super incredible trained crow, flying an owl, holding a beautiful snake, a stupidly massive anaconda, the otters, the coati, a little tenrec, which I didn't know existed before, holding an armadillo (TOO CUTE), stroking some lovely, smelly tapirs, a rogue toucan, the gorgeous skunk which I loved and the keepers who were all amazing. The only lowlight was, I made a completely hilarious Jurassic Park joke and no one heard.
It has been nearly a week since we went and we are both still gushing about how great it was. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a fun, educational, memorable experience.
The keepers we met were all brilliant; they were clearly passionate about their work, were friendly and very informative, they seemed genuinely happy to have us, and were dedicated to the zoo's commitment to exceeding minimum standards and enriching the animals' lives. There were clear bonds between the keepers and the animals they worked with, which was lovely and meant that we were given an insight into the animals' personalities through the stories we were told and the behaviours and relationships we observed. A lot of respect was given to the animals, with the keepers giving them the choice of how close we could get to them; they came to us rather than us going into their space to get to them. The animals all seemed relaxed and happy; compared to other tigers I've seen in zoos for example, which often pace back and forth looking under-stimulated and unhappy, the white tiger here seemed particularly at ease and comfortable.
Highlights included: feeding red pandas (they are so cute I WILL DIE) and lemurs, which jumped all over us and were amazing, the super incredible trained crow, flying an owl, holding a beautiful snake, a stupidly massive anaconda, the otters, the coati, a little tenrec, which I didn't know existed before, holding an armadillo (TOO CUTE), stroking some lovely, smelly tapirs, a rogue toucan, the gorgeous skunk which I loved and the keepers who were all amazing. The only lowlight was, I made a completely hilarious Jurassic Park joke and no one heard.
It has been nearly a week since we went and we are both still gushing about how great it was. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a fun, educational, memorable experience.
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Found Paradise Wildfife park quite easy to get to, depending on route ,one or two narrow country lanes. We exchanged £5.00 Tesco vouchers for £20.00 ,this covered my Husband(Disabled) and myself (carer). There are two large car parks, entry was very quick to the park. There are toilets in the car park and just inside the park enterence as well as further in. The Park is on level ground unless you want to use the higher veiwing levels,with steps up, to see the lions, cheeters, tigers. Next to one of the cafes is a shallow paddling pool, with outside seating ,so you can watch the children while eating your pack lunch.You could see all in a couple of hours, but if you have the time it is nice to see once, have luch or coffee and go round again for the smaller areas that you might have missed eg Birds of Paradise,( off to one side of the park.).There is also a small museum on speedway bikes. Friendly staff.
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Just spent a most excellent day shadowing zookeepers.From arriving at the park, it was very organised. I was taken to all areas of the park(apart from the big cats ), and was met by the different keepers.
All the keepers were informative, friendly and very passionate about the animals.
The animals were happy, clean and well kept.
Loved the shows and talks, and seeing the work keepers do.
The best was handling and feeding a variety of animals!! but even enjoyed cleaning out the camel and alpacas !!!
Was amazing, and i am ready to book my next experience !! Thanks to all involved.
The only downside, was the lunch was tasteless and at 1pm the cafe had run out of sandwiches ! this was however included in the experience, and didn,t spoil it.
All the keepers were informative, friendly and very passionate about the animals.
The animals were happy, clean and well kept.
Loved the shows and talks, and seeing the work keepers do.
The best was handling and feeding a variety of animals!! but even enjoyed cleaning out the camel and alpacas !!!
Was amazing, and i am ready to book my next experience !! Thanks to all involved.
The only downside, was the lunch was tasteless and at 1pm the cafe had run out of sandwiches ! this was however included in the experience, and didn,t spoil it.
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We visited the park with our grand daughter who is three.
She had a fantastic time with so much for her to see and do. As we are local its a great place for a day out. The site is clean and the staff are very friendly. We ate at the outdoor barbeque in the children's area and this would be the only negative point we had. As the food was flavourless and the onions still almost raw with a lumpy hot chocolate. This didn't spoil our day though , keep up the good work paradise park.
She had a fantastic time with so much for her to see and do. As we are local its a great place for a day out. The site is clean and the staff are very friendly. We ate at the outdoor barbeque in the children's area and this would be the only negative point we had. As the food was flavourless and the onions still almost raw with a lumpy hot chocolate. This didn't spoil our day though , keep up the good work paradise park.
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From when we arrived we were looked after extremely well, coffee tea biscuits etc. we were then taken to the treetop brunch area and a very well laid out spread of food put on and you could eat as much as you wanted. The view from the tree top was beautiful. We then had a very nice guide ( sorry can't remember her name). The information she held in her head about all the big cats was amazing and every area she gave us so much. Clearly loving her job. The animals were all looking amazing and the park very well maintained. Well worth a trip and great value for money. Thank you for an amazing day.
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