Paradise Wildlife Park
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Expected to go here for a few hours and ended up being chased out by the tigers! Superb place. Can't believe how close you get to the cats!
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Have been to Paradise on 4 occasions and have never been disapointed!
if you are a fan of big cats this is the place to go, you can get up close to white tigers, white lions, Amur tigers, Sumatran tigers, African lions, snow leopards, leopards, cheetahs and ocelots. they also have penguins, meerkats, monkeys, gibbons, lemurs, zebras, tapirs, wolves, wallabies, reptiles, birds and so much more!
The staff have always been very friendly and helpful, and gladly answer any questions myself or the children have about the animals,
we usually take the train from London which is easy enough and the fantastic mini bus that collects you from the station ant takes you right to the park is excellent.
In the summer months when it is hot the outdoor paddling pool is a Godsend to cool down.
overall i would recommend Paradise wildlife park to all ages, and it is soo much better than London zoo!
if you are a fan of big cats this is the place to go, you can get up close to white tigers, white lions, Amur tigers, Sumatran tigers, African lions, snow leopards, leopards, cheetahs and ocelots. they also have penguins, meerkats, monkeys, gibbons, lemurs, zebras, tapirs, wolves, wallabies, reptiles, birds and so much more!
The staff have always been very friendly and helpful, and gladly answer any questions myself or the children have about the animals,
we usually take the train from London which is easy enough and the fantastic mini bus that collects you from the station ant takes you right to the park is excellent.
In the summer months when it is hot the outdoor paddling pool is a Godsend to cool down.
overall i would recommend Paradise wildlife park to all ages, and it is soo much better than London zoo!
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A great place for animal lovers, especially those who like big cats!
Saw a ginormous Tiger that was so majestic and elegant, as well as a Large Lion and Lioness at feeding time! I had never realized how strong their jaws must be till I heard them on the meat!
There is a great variety of wonderful animals to see, lots of special birds, smaller animals like Meerkats, as well as some wolves and more!
Saw a ginormous Tiger that was so majestic and elegant, as well as a Large Lion and Lioness at feeding time! I had never realized how strong their jaws must be till I heard them on the meat!
There is a great variety of wonderful animals to see, lots of special birds, smaller animals like Meerkats, as well as some wolves and more!
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I love it here, I have been visiting at least 3 times a year for the last 6 years. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming, not to mention the white bird who always says hello!. There is so much to do, we are never bored and easily spend all day here. We always time our visit so we get to see the tigers getting fed. Its amazing all the different tyoes of big cats. Its a beautiful setting and always so clean and tidy I can not fault it. Make sure you visit!!
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Me and my family visited Paradise Wildlife Park and had a great day out. My family and myself had a lovely day and there is a variety of different types of animals.
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Today was our second visit to Paradise and as we live nearly 150 miles away its not just a quick visit. What a beautiful park, it is kept immaculately, and all the staff are so friendly and informative. I have been lucky on my two visits to the park to "Shadow a Big Cat Keeper" ......wow it is without doubt an amazing experience to get up close and personal with big cats. Last year I hand fed Rocky the Tiger and today I hand fed Moto the Lion.......I cant tell you how incredible it is to get so close to these magnificent creatures and learn all about them first hand, and the Staff are amazing, they really take a pride in what they do... they work long hours and show a remarkable passion for the animals in their care, they are so knowledgeable about all the animals and they all have a wonderful rapport with them......its amazing to hear the keeper just call to the beautiful white tiger Bakail and he comes right up close to the fence to see him.........amazing. This just goes to prove how well cared for and well looked after they are. I have learnt so much about big cats from my visits to Paradise, and today was lucky to see the Jaguar Ares.......a stunning big cat. Another special moment from my day was feeding the young wolves by hand.....We saw these as cubs last year when they were three months old....how they have grown. Do not hesitate to go to Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne, its awesome.
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Our family love Paradise Wildlife Park, we have been going for 7 years and have had annual memberships for that length of time. There is so much to do eg. the pool, soft play, outdoor playground areas, the train, go-karts, golf as well as seeing the animals. Over the years we have got to talk to the keepers and they are so informative and all have a real passion for the animals that they care for and often going above and beyond what is expected of them.
I can't recommend the place highly enough although my one critisism would be the car park spaces could do with being bigger.
I can't recommend the place highly enough although my one critisism would be the car park spaces could do with being bigger.
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I visited the park in April after my partner bought me a red pander encounter.
we got to the park around 10 in time for the opening and found that very few people had shown yet....this made the start of visit better than expected. We found that even when the park got a little busier the number of viewing areas around all of the cages/pens meant we had no trouble seeing the animal's and getting some great pictures.
We attend the cheater talk and was amazing to see the keepers get up close and have so much interaction with animals that could cause so much harm if they wanted to!
However the best was saved till last, we was met at the visitor's centre by our animal handle who took us over to prepare the food and explained the diets of all 3 Red pandas and the reasons behind why the specific diets for each. we were then taken out to the enclosure and told what to expect and introduced to all three and were shown some of the techniques used for training these beautiful animals, our handler was very good and kept us so informed.
What an amazing experience it was to have meet Tej, Tilly and Roz and is even better that we were discussing the possibility of babies during the visit not knowing that tilly was carrying cubs all along! Congrats to paradise on the births of the new babies, we cannot wait to get back that there to see them...aiming to go within the next few as it was so good so we can take our nephews and they can experience it to. We attended another experience recently and it didnt have a patch on paradise highly recommended
Michelle B (bm546)
we got to the park around 10 in time for the opening and found that very few people had shown yet....this made the start of visit better than expected. We found that even when the park got a little busier the number of viewing areas around all of the cages/pens meant we had no trouble seeing the animal's and getting some great pictures.
We attend the cheater talk and was amazing to see the keepers get up close and have so much interaction with animals that could cause so much harm if they wanted to!
However the best was saved till last, we was met at the visitor's centre by our animal handle who took us over to prepare the food and explained the diets of all 3 Red pandas and the reasons behind why the specific diets for each. we were then taken out to the enclosure and told what to expect and introduced to all three and were shown some of the techniques used for training these beautiful animals, our handler was very good and kept us so informed.
What an amazing experience it was to have meet Tej, Tilly and Roz and is even better that we were discussing the possibility of babies during the visit not knowing that tilly was carrying cubs all along! Congrats to paradise on the births of the new babies, we cannot wait to get back that there to see them...aiming to go within the next few as it was so good so we can take our nephews and they can experience it to. We attended another experience recently and it didnt have a patch on paradise highly recommended
Michelle B (bm546)
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Paradise is very small in terms of animals - we went round twice in under three hours and got some great views of most of the animals. There also appears to be a great selection of animal experiences if you want that sort of thing. Much of the park, however, is given over to rides and play areas for smaller kids.
In short it's a great zoo for small children with short attention spans but not so good for teens and adults wanting to see a lot of animals. Having said that if you are a big cat fan then still very much worth the visit as the views are great but go outside school holidays if you can if the noise of screaming kiddies spoils things for you. My teenage daughter and I did get a little fed up of unrestrained children screaming at the animals but fortunately the animals themselves seem used to it all!
In short it's a great zoo for small children with short attention spans but not so good for teens and adults wanting to see a lot of animals. Having said that if you are a big cat fan then still very much worth the visit as the views are great but go outside school holidays if you can if the noise of screaming kiddies spoils things for you. My teenage daughter and I did get a little fed up of unrestrained children screaming at the animals but fortunately the animals themselves seem used to it all!
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it was a very good experience, very organized, it was fun day out, I would recommend it to all my friends and I would definitely go back.
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Paradise was a very good day out even if we did get soaked to the bone. Animals are happy and healthy and you can get the chance to see them being fed. Paddling pool, face painting, and playgrounds for the kids to do. As well as soft play all included in the ticket price. Great day will definately be back.
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I absolutely love Paradise! There are plenty of things to do and see (for all ages). The animals are well looked after and the keepers really know their stuff and are extremely friendly.
Paradise also hold great special events. For example Mother's Day packages, pamper days, education visits with special guest and what I am looking forward to the most Tigerthon :)
So all in all Paradise is a great day out and I would recommend to everyone and anyone!
Paradise also hold great special events. For example Mother's Day packages, pamper days, education visits with special guest and what I am looking forward to the most Tigerthon :)
So all in all Paradise is a great day out and I would recommend to everyone and anyone!
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I love Paradise Wildlife Park! It has so much to do for the whole family.. I am always recommending paradise wildlife park to friends and family.. I am hoping to go again very soon! If i lived closer i would probably be there every weekend!
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Paradise Wildlife Park is one of may favourite places to spend the day. I've been going regularly for many years now, to the point I'm on a first name basis with most of the animals! This is not a place just to take your children, animal lovers of all ages will absolutely enjoy it, walking around the immaculate gardens (or the woodland!) while having the opportunity to encounter fabulous creatures, from birds, big cats, primates, farm animals, reindeer, wolves, reptiles, the range is impressive. Some can be fed with the food sold at the entrance or if you're feeling adventurous you can book an animals experience and feed meerkats, tapirs, penguins or even the extremely handsome tigers and lions! My main focus, personally, is animal photography and I have been lucky enough to capture some incredible shots. The park is not gigantic so you can see all the animals without collapsing from exhaustion. For the little ones there's soft play area, a big playground, train and tractor rides and a swimming pool during summer, also two cafes and a restaurant. For added interest for motor sports fans, they house the Speedway Museum. Make sure to watch the animals feeds and talks that happen throughout the day, the keepers are all very knowledgeable, extremely nice and they love to talk about their animals. I find specially helpful they provide a mini bus going from Broxbourne train station to the Park so even non-drivers like myself can enjoy the day out. To be absolutely honest is not cheap specially for families, but they accept Tesco vouchers and discounts and special promotions are available. I believe recently they've made overnight accommodation at the zoo itself available so if you come from a distant area it's worth to check it out.
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I absolutely loved visiting Paradise Wildlife Park! I've been coming since I was very little and still do now at 21 years old! I adore the Big Cats you have as I have a huge passion for them, Lions in particular! I also love the variety of animals that you have to show at the park, from the massive Big Cats and Birds of Prey to the cute and furry little Guinea Pigs and Rabbits! The staff are all friendly and helpful and the park is kept clean constantly. I also had a 'Feed A Big Cat' experience for my birthday which was amazing! Something I will never forget!
I also love that you also have the Crazy Golf etc, as I come with my family it's always fun!
I would 100% recommend to anyone! :)
I also love that you also have the Crazy Golf etc, as I come with my family it's always fun!
I would 100% recommend to anyone! :)
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I love this place, its a brilliant day out for big & small people, lots to do & see with animals you don't see at other zoos or farms. Value for money, shows are entertaining & really involve the audience, amazing seeing the big cats being fed & really big play areas for the kids, indoors & out, cute little train ride & the splash pool is a real bonus on a hot day & something other places don't have. I always highly recommend here to friends & family as you will miss out if you don't go!!
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I visited here with my wife after she had bought me an animal experience. I was to meet the meerkats! I thought I'd be able to touch them a little and take some quick photos but it was so much better. The staff member led me through and we sat in the outdoor enclosure, where I sat with a food bowl on my lap. My wife was a few feet away over the low wall taking plenty of photos and wishes she'd booked herself in too. The clambered all over my lap and were great to watch.
We like the whole park as they have a good selection of animals. Our satnav takes us a fairly wild route to get there but it's in a nice location. It can get a bit loud in school holidays I think, as there was a lot for young children to do. Certainly book yourself an animal encounter as watching some others being done they looked amazing.
We like the whole park as they have a good selection of animals. Our satnav takes us a fairly wild route to get there but it's in a nice location. It can get a bit loud in school holidays I think, as there was a lot for young children to do. Certainly book yourself an animal encounter as watching some others being done they looked amazing.
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Paradise wildlife park is a zoo which we visit on a regular basis, the zoo is a good place for all ages, we have taken many family members there and have treated them to various experiences which they loved and would love to do again, such as the meerkat and lemur experiences, we also treated ourselves to many of these including cuddling the little white lion cub, which I cannot put into words how wonderful it was. The staff are all very friendly, chatty and always willing to answer any questions you may have. Also the catering staff are good, the food is brilliant and the service is fast, the canteen is kept clean. The park is very accessible, good views of all animals, they all seem very happy and content. The gift shop is stocked well and I am very happy that you do not have to exit via the gift shop which sometimes can be a problem if you have children who do not understand why they cant buy all the lovely things..
There are plenty of little shows which are not too long to keep everyone amused
on the whole paradise is a place which should be on everyones list
There are plenty of little shows which are not too long to keep everyone amused
on the whole paradise is a place which should be on everyones list
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Well what can I say..I love it,the kids love it everyone I know loves it here,it is simply the best place in England to get up so close to worlds most endangered animals,the animals they have here are unbelievable and are the only park to have all of the big cats which is sensational when you are only on the other side of the fence /glass to these animals,on my most recent visit I have never ever felt so amazed and it gave me butterflies to hear their white male lion moot roar it made the floor vibra're and it is a feeling I will never forget, the staff too are amazing the love and affection that they have for these animals is unbelievable and you can see how much the animals lI've their keepers too.The park is very clean,well signposted and lots of places to eat and drink,it is even a great place to visit in the rain as they have indoor play areas and also a reptile house and rainforest house which is undercover so there is always something to do.I would recommend this place anyway of the week and it's reasonable entry price makes it even better,a great day which would be enjoyed by all!!
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This zoo is clearly a great experience for children, it has a play park and petting zoo as well as the animals but I love this Zoo as an adult who has no children! I go with my friends who photograph the wildlife. The enclosures here are great, they are large and well thought out, they have glass windows to make it easier to see and photograph the animals. One of my favourite animals to watch are the otters who get excited (about food I assume!) every time they see a zoo keeper walk past, or as we discovered last time anyone with a dark green top on. They have talks on throughout the day for you to learn a bit more about the animals and to see them being fed. You can also do animal experience days. This isn't a massive park but you can see that the animals have a good relationship with the staff and can hear that they are passionate about conservation, and know a lot about the animals in their care. They have a good collection of big cats and my other favourites are the racoons, red pandas and the wolves. Great place to go back to again and again.
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I have visited Paradise several times over the past 20 years with my niece and nephew and now i have a small son of my own i returned with him earlier this year, its as good as it always has been and the minute we start talking about going we all remember 'bunny town' straight away!
From the tiny monkey's and the gorgeous sloth in the noctural house, so the amazing lions and tigers - its a great day out. My favourite always has been the Tapiers and the addition of the Gibbons is great too.
I am returning for a visit next week with my son as he adores all kinds of animals and had a great day out looking at them last time, and fell in love with the Ring-tailed Lemurs.... a cuddly one from the shop is now a bedtime pal!!
The toilets and facilities were very clean at all stages of the day, and the park is lovely and tidy.
As always - you can spend alot of money at these places (food, snacks etc) - but the entry prices are fair i think it is well worth it and im looking forward to our next visit.
From the tiny monkey's and the gorgeous sloth in the noctural house, so the amazing lions and tigers - its a great day out. My favourite always has been the Tapiers and the addition of the Gibbons is great too.
I am returning for a visit next week with my son as he adores all kinds of animals and had a great day out looking at them last time, and fell in love with the Ring-tailed Lemurs.... a cuddly one from the shop is now a bedtime pal!!
The toilets and facilities were very clean at all stages of the day, and the park is lovely and tidy.
As always - you can spend alot of money at these places (food, snacks etc) - but the entry prices are fair i think it is well worth it and im looking forward to our next visit.
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I love PWP. For a small-ish venue (compared to the likes of Whipsnade) it has a lot of interesting animals, particularly big cats. The parking is free, which is unusual these days. Everything is walkable, and for those with kids, there are plenty of extra activities. The keepers are approachable and knowledgable.
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Paradise Wildlife Park is a really lovely day out, although the zoo is quite small there is so much to see! The enclosures and surrounding areas are kept to a beautiful standard and all the animals seem really relaxed which is not the case in all zoos. Very child friendly with lots of play and seating areas.
Paradise also offer an amazing number of experiences, my boyfriend and I have done the Meet the Monkeys and Feed the Red Pandas experiences and loved them both. The experiences are quite pricey and have to be booked well in advance but in my opinion they are worth it. You get a chance to learn about the animals from the very experienced keepers and you even get a t-shirt and certificate at the end!
Paradise also offer an amazing number of experiences, my boyfriend and I have done the Meet the Monkeys and Feed the Red Pandas experiences and loved them both. The experiences are quite pricey and have to be booked well in advance but in my opinion they are worth it. You get a chance to learn about the animals from the very experienced keepers and you even get a t-shirt and certificate at the end!
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I visited the park with my sister and our children who are 9 and 4.. And they had the best day! Fortunately we are live very close by and I exchanged my club card vouchers for tickets so really turned out to be a reasonable day cost wise especially as we took a picnic. The play parks and paddling pool (which was closed but we have used previously) is great on a hot day, as is the indoor play area on a cold day! Not to mention all the different animals to see. My little one esp loves the farm yard where she could stroke and feed the animals. The big cat feed and reptile shows are well worth a look as well. Will def be going back and would recommend this to anyone who wants a fun varied day out with the kids.
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Make time to watch the penguins & their keeper talk. We all giggled watching, as they nudged eachother towards jumping in.
The while lions were a real delight to watch too, as the baby one keep teasing the females.
The bird talk is wonderful, seeing the owl & parrot swoop right by you!
Lastly the splash pool, mini tractors & go-karts are GREAT additions.
The while lions were a real delight to watch too, as the baby one keep teasing the females.
The bird talk is wonderful, seeing the owl & parrot swoop right by you!
Lastly the splash pool, mini tractors & go-karts are GREAT additions.
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