Local Reviews
In August 2023, Mark Webber said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I brought the kids (5 and 8) here and it was a great day out. They loved the dinosaur area so much they wanted to go round a second time later in the day. There are a few play areas that they loved too. There's not a huge number of animals so I think if you're visiting without kids then expect maybe half a day rather than a full day.Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
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Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
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In August 2023, Jwalant Patel said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Amazing place to be with family and friendsVisited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
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Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
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In August 2023, Laura Reynolds said about Paradise Wildlife Park
I've been coming here since I was a tiny child with parents and on school trips. So much has changed in 30 years but I love that there are still some of the original playground equipments, like the Fire Engine Slide and Mother Hubbard's Shoe. Very nostalgic!
Paradise has always been what I would call a 'nicer zoo'. It's a conservation zoo and the animals don't seem miserable like they often do in captivity. Some of the enclosures, eg. the sweet bears, are very impressive.
The recent updates to the park are great. The whole park was accessible by wheelchair. I can't comment on accessible toilets as didn't use them.
There are several eateries and several picnic spots too. Disappointing vegan options and the cafes only serve machine coffee which means oat milk added into black coffee, which curdled. Yuck. There was a vegan ice cream scoop option (vanilla) and I spotted vegan Magnums too.
There's an animatronic dinosaur trail which has more models than anything similar I've seen and is very impressive.
There's also a large paddling pool area with sun loungers and picnic benches, and changing facilities for youngsters in swimwear.
This would make a very full day out for children up to, say, 10 years old. There's indoor soft play for younger children plus a little train that does a loop around the dinosaur area (£2 per ticket, purchase at ride). There's also an outdoor stage with character performances.
I think it's a real shame to rename it 'Hertfordshire Zoo'. It isn't really a 'zoo' as, looking at the map, more than half of it is not animals, it's play areas and other entertainment. PWP is renowned and will lose the familiarity it has for so many, which is sad.
Paradise has always been what I would call a 'nicer zoo'. It's a conservation zoo and the animals don't seem miserable like they often do in captivity. Some of the enclosures, eg. the sweet bears, are very impressive.
The recent updates to the park are great. The whole park was accessible by wheelchair. I can't comment on accessible toilets as didn't use them.
There are several eateries and several picnic spots too. Disappointing vegan options and the cafes only serve machine coffee which means oat milk added into black coffee, which curdled. Yuck. There was a vegan ice cream scoop option (vanilla) and I spotted vegan Magnums too.
There's an animatronic dinosaur trail which has more models than anything similar I've seen and is very impressive.
There's also a large paddling pool area with sun loungers and picnic benches, and changing facilities for youngsters in swimwear.
This would make a very full day out for children up to, say, 10 years old. There's indoor soft play for younger children plus a little train that does a loop around the dinosaur area (£2 per ticket, purchase at ride). There's also an outdoor stage with character performances.
I think it's a real shame to rename it 'Hertfordshire Zoo'. It isn't really a 'zoo' as, looking at the map, more than half of it is not animals, it's play areas and other entertainment. PWP is renowned and will lose the familiarity it has for so many, which is sad.
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In August 2023, Dave M said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
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Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
YesMore
Source: google.com
In August 2023, James Maslin said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Great place for a day out for the kids. Dinosaur walk was great, zoo was nice and easy to walk around. Didn't use the splash park but will do next time. Plus the Rolo donut was incredible!Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
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Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
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In August 2023, Brenda B said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
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Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
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In August 2023, Cat Smith said about Paradise Wildlife Park
A smaller but very satisfying zoo with a nice range of animalsVisited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
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Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
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In August 2023, JOHN A said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Not cheap but loads of animals and great dino park. Gran kids loved it
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In August 2023, tony woodfine said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Fantastic day out foor the family. Grandchildren met the 3 boys, and they were great. Thank you to all the staff who were super helpful.Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
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Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
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In August 2023, Olga Kuzminskaja said about Paradise Wildlife Park
Amazing park with lots to see! We loved itVisited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
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Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
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