Local Reviews
In June 2021, Paul D said about Gill's Plumbing and Heating
We used Gills for the first time just to do a boiler service, in the past we have used British Gas but decided to use a local firm. I must say that the positive reviews on various sites did meet our expectations, the engineer that carried out the service was as thorough as you could expect not just for the service but also from a safety check also, I do not think we had such a thorough job from the big name companies. I would also like to say that as we have a new build house and have had BG and the developers plumbers in the house the engineer from Gills could answer any question I threw at them with excellent knowledge.
If you are considering using Gills but are having second thoughts don’t, you will not be disappointment based on my experience
If you are considering using Gills but are having second thoughts don’t, you will not be disappointment based on my experience
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In April 2011, Rhona said about Paradise Wildlife Park
went this week with husband and 7yr old son. cost over £40 to get in!!! there's renovations and building works going on the whole time around the site as they're improving/changing it all the time. it was nice to visit but everything expensive and anything you see to go on for kids is at least extra £1. there's a cafe up high which is nice but coffee starts at £2.50. best part was the mini railway and walk (really worth the £1. each ride) and the fabulous array of neat climbing things in the play area. When i wrote to them about why do they up their prices in school holidays etc, their answer was simply 'its supply and demand'. It doesnt cost any more to look after the animals. its just greed. summary, pricey and overcrowded and they dont restrict how many go in. it was beyond a safety issue when we went. wont be going back again. The toilets were worse than any public toilets too. ghastly! they should invest some of that cash in those!
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In June 2011, Christine C said about Paradise Wildlife Park
We bought a Tiger Tea experience for four adults and what an experience it was! We had a fabulous time at the park beforehand, the animals looked wonderful, well loved, well cared for and certainly well fed, which would be hard to disguise if this were not the case as a lot of them were within touching distance and very friendly. Our keeper/guide, Kayleigh was lovely, she named all the big cats for us, told us lots about their personalities and histories and was really passionate about the breeding programmes. It was lovely to hear that many of the cats despite being too old or having genetic health problems were living out their lives in safety and comfort, which I'm sure is not often the case in all zoos. We had our tea at the Tree Tops cafe overlooking the tiger enclosure and what a treat it was, the best table had been reserved for us and the food and service were excellent - selection of fresh sandwiches on a platter, scones jam and cream, muffins and delicious cakes as well. All in all an excellent day, we would all do it again! Thank you and well done Paradise Wildlife Park.
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In January 2012, CascatzDodwell said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I decided to take my camera for a walk and what better place than a zoo. I chose the Paradise because it wasn't very far away - Junction 25 on the M25 - easy to get to, very easy to get around, well laid out, and great for buggies. Best of all they have reduced the prices for the winter and, being a senior for the first time, it was well reduced, I paid only nine pounds, and that for a day out is great value.
The sun was shining, but it was very cold, so all the animals were out and about, just right for the kids and the photographer. No hills like some of our zoos, but you could go above the animals on the walkways, for a really good view.
The Kiddies loved the farm animals that they could get close to, and they weren't bombarded by baby goats (yet!) wanting food.
The food courts were warm, comfy and not too expensive, about average I would say. The staff were great, pleasant, helpful and with lovely smiles. I learned a lot about the wolves, by having a one to one with a lovely lady keeper, who knew what she was talking about. The only thing that took this from Excellent to Very Good was the bird show, I think it was too cold, the birds didn't want to play, so we watched three ducks have a race and a lovely owl try to fly, and she didn't want to, not that it was the keeper's fault, but we were getting colder and colder sitting there waiting.
A great day out for me and everyone who was there, I'm sure, there were a lot of smiles, so one assumes everyone was having a good time.
The sun was shining, but it was very cold, so all the animals were out and about, just right for the kids and the photographer. No hills like some of our zoos, but you could go above the animals on the walkways, for a really good view.
The Kiddies loved the farm animals that they could get close to, and they weren't bombarded by baby goats (yet!) wanting food.
The food courts were warm, comfy and not too expensive, about average I would say. The staff were great, pleasant, helpful and with lovely smiles. I learned a lot about the wolves, by having a one to one with a lovely lady keeper, who knew what she was talking about. The only thing that took this from Excellent to Very Good was the bird show, I think it was too cold, the birds didn't want to play, so we watched three ducks have a race and a lovely owl try to fly, and she didn't want to, not that it was the keeper's fault, but we were getting colder and colder sitting there waiting.
A great day out for me and everyone who was there, I'm sure, there were a lot of smiles, so one assumes everyone was having a good time.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2013, Rose said about Paradise Wildlife Park
You can pay to go into the meerkat cage to feed and play with them! We got to stroke a tapir, play with meerkats, feed a ostrich. It was brill
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In July 2013, irene W said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I bought my husband a 60th birthday gift of Shadowing a Big Cat Keeper and feeding a big cat
It started at 8.45 with my husband and I offered refreshments then we were shown around the big cats and told all about them Our guide Tom was the most pleasant person you could wish for and made us feel like royalty as he took us around. We had another lady and her husband with us
who were also lovely people. During the tour we watched training and how they checked the cats
After a short break my husband was treated to mucking out a relatively clean cheetah cage
and then preparing food for his lion feed. We were shown other food preparation areas and told what food was used. after another short break We went to Rocky the tiger and the lady with us fed him
Then we went over to the white lion where my husband chose to have his feeding experience
At this time my son arrived at the park with his partner. Tom was quite happy to wait while they found the enclosure which I thought was really nice of him. My husband had a wonderful time
We took lots of pictures and movies We then went to food preparation where my husband prepared food for Ocelot and leopard he then took it into a empty cages and put the food out
After that he took food and threw it in for the cheetahs and was taken in to stroke wolves
My husband was given a £5 voucher for food or drink and that ended the experience
We spent the rest of the day at the park having a picnic as it was one of the hottest weekends of the year. We finished our day watching Rocky the Tiger having his big feed of the day .
A wonderful day made special by a wonderful keeper and good weather
It is expensive but well worth it for a special occasion and money goes to supporting park and wild life conservation
This is an ideal place for children lots of play areas and picnic areas
It started at 8.45 with my husband and I offered refreshments then we were shown around the big cats and told all about them Our guide Tom was the most pleasant person you could wish for and made us feel like royalty as he took us around. We had another lady and her husband with us
who were also lovely people. During the tour we watched training and how they checked the cats
After a short break my husband was treated to mucking out a relatively clean cheetah cage
and then preparing food for his lion feed. We were shown other food preparation areas and told what food was used. after another short break We went to Rocky the tiger and the lady with us fed him
Then we went over to the white lion where my husband chose to have his feeding experience
At this time my son arrived at the park with his partner. Tom was quite happy to wait while they found the enclosure which I thought was really nice of him. My husband had a wonderful time
We took lots of pictures and movies We then went to food preparation where my husband prepared food for Ocelot and leopard he then took it into a empty cages and put the food out
After that he took food and threw it in for the cheetahs and was taken in to stroke wolves
My husband was given a £5 voucher for food or drink and that ended the experience
We spent the rest of the day at the park having a picnic as it was one of the hottest weekends of the year. We finished our day watching Rocky the Tiger having his big feed of the day .
A wonderful day made special by a wonderful keeper and good weather
It is expensive but well worth it for a special occasion and money goes to supporting park and wild life conservation
This is an ideal place for children lots of play areas and picnic areas
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In July 2013, Shell Johnson said about Paradise Wildlife Park
We really enjoyed our day pout at Paradise wildlife park, plenty of variety of animals and the new White Lion cub was amazing to look at.
Our daughter loved it here and we will be back next year!
Our daughter loved it here and we will be back next year!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In August 2013, FrancesB said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Paradise Wildlife Park is wonderful day out for everyone. This is different from other Animal Parks open to the public. You can get much closer to the animals with some really great views from walkways and balconies. They are also part of the Wildlife Heritage Foundation so are big on conservation and really care for the animals who have great enclosures. The keepers are really friendly and informative and you can see, dedicated to what they do. There is also a very personal feel about the Park. So, if you want a great day out with the Kids (as well as seeing the animals, there are lots of facilities and activities for them) or to learn more interesting information about animals and get some really good photographs, this is the place to go. They also offer wonderful experiences. We have been to park on a general days out, but have also had the opportunity to feed the big cats and shadow a big at keeper which was amazing. If you love cats, these are the most fantastic experiences.
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In May 2015, Bethany H said about Paradise Wildlife Park
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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In August 2015, ms k said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Took our now 2 year old son 11 year old daughter and 15 year old son!! We all had a great day. It was nice to actually get into somewhere for a reasonable price as well.
It was so hot when we went yesterday as well but drinks and food wasn't to badly priced either. We eat in SAMs cafe and the food was lovely. All the staff was very helpful.
The animals were great we saw some animals that we have never seen at any other zoo before like snow leopards white tigers and white lions. It was easy to walk around with lots of play areas, rides and attractions for all ages even on hot days don't forget your swimsuit!
Will be going back and I will book an experience for my daughters birthday
It was so hot when we went yesterday as well but drinks and food wasn't to badly priced either. We eat in SAMs cafe and the food was lovely. All the staff was very helpful.
The animals were great we saw some animals that we have never seen at any other zoo before like snow leopards white tigers and white lions. It was easy to walk around with lots of play areas, rides and attractions for all ages even on hot days don't forget your swimsuit!
Will be going back and I will book an experience for my daughters birthday
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk