Advantages: Lots of big cats Disadvantages: A bit far away for us!
...experience would take place at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire which was our first problem as we live in North Wales. When our nephew invited us to his wedding in Dorset we decided to make a week of it while mom was in respite and visit the Park, a couple of theme parks (reviews coming soon!) and then go on to the wedding.
Getting There
We were based in Basingstoke, as you already know because you've all read my last review (LOL), so we ... ...along the A121 and A10. Paradise Wildlife Park is in White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire.
First Impressions
Before I go any further I must just tell you that we booked our tiger feeding in advance and so had to go on the planned day even though it was pouring down and was due to do so all day! This does mean that some of my observations are limited by the weather.
As we drove into the park at about 11.00am we passed a small children's ...
SusanLesley 03.09.2007 (17.09.2007)
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Advantages: A good day out, can get close to lots of the animals, adventure play area Disadvantages: Entry fee a little excessive
Paradise Wildlife Park is situated in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. It is easy to get to by car (junction 25 off the M25) and is well signed up. The park have also set up a free shuttle service from Broxbourne train station to Paradise Wildlife park - just call the park when you arrive at the station and they'll come and collect you in a mini bus! The park is open all year round (March - October: 9.30am - 6.00pm. November - February: 10am - 5pm). Tickets ... ...When you arrive at Paradise Wildlife Park you drive up a driveway which has the zoo on one side and adventure playground on the other side. At the end of the driveway is a cabin where you pay for your tickets and pick up your map, you then drive into the car park. The car park isn't huge but I have never not been able to get a space, even when it's been packed out. If you have kids you have the choice of either starting your day off with the childrens ...
karalouk 01.04.2009
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Advantages: Fun day out for everyone Disadvantages: It's a bit tucked away
...separate part, The Birds of Paradise Section. This is tucked out of the way near the car park and is my youngest sons favourite place. They have Falcons, Buzzards, Owls, a Vulture, and various other birds of prey (not sure why they call it Paradise, but my youngest thinks it is). They have falconry displays twice a day at 11.30 and 2.30. And if you are still about near the closing time you can get to watch the birds get their dinner… not for the ... ...a buzzard eat a whole dead chick! The displays are very interactive and my youngest has been in two so far, having a barn owl fly to his glove and having a falcon chase him as he ran along with a stuffed rabbit on a bit of string.
He loves the Birds of Prey so much that I have arranged a day of learning Falconry for his birthday with the Park, but I am sure that will be another op once it has happened :o)
Ignoring the child play areas for now I ...
SarahP 05.11.2003
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Advantages: Fantastic day out, Family Friendly, Good value for money and enjoyable for everyone! Disadvantages: Near a very fast road with no proper crossing facilities when parked in the overflow carpark
Paradise Wildlife Park is an excellent day out for all ages; from babies to adults and is one of the UK's BEST interactive wildlife parks. The prices are reasonable for the amount of attractions and things there are to do at the park, and with bigger families, discounts are available.
The park itself has many attractions and rides, as well as all the wildlife.
These include: (*extra charges apply)
(**Summer only)
> On Safari Adventure Golf *
... ...Fair Ground Attractions
> The Paradise Lagoon**
> Canyon Trucking: Radio Controlled Trucks*
> Animal Feeding Bags*
> Woodland Railway*
As well as all these attractions there are many shows, talks and animal feeds to see during your day visit such as; The Weird and Wonderful Show, Creepy Creature Show, Bird of Paradise Flying Display and lastly Animal Olympics. This is all included on the map which you receive upon arrival by the friendly and ...
Absi7 23.09.2009
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I first went here many years ago and found it a very personal and lovely little wildlife park. The enclosures were quite small but larger than a normal zoo and one could get quite close to the animals. Today (07/09/2007) I looked on the Website for ticket prices and was astonished - £12.00 per adult. Well, I can't afford that sort of money so my husband (who is unable to work through illness) and I will not be going. It seems everywhere now is only for working people with money to spend. ...
Susandw 07.09.2007
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First of all I didn't dislike anything! My experience has been a wonderful experience, I love it! I could come here and do the same thing 50 times over. This experience has changed my life for the better i've learn't more about the animals they have, mainly about the Meerkats, the Tigers , Cheetahs and Leopards because they are some of my favourite animals. I Had the time of my life here it is amazing. The Merkats are friendly and love to climb over ... ...tigers are quite gentle when you feed them but I deffinately would NOT want to go in there with them not even for 10 seconds. The people that came with me loved it to. We all had a great time and I think you will to!!!! Hope you come you'll have the time of your life I did and I will never forget, and nor will you I PROMISE!!!!!!!!!!! & I have never broken a promise in my life, But there's just 1 more thing I will say for now Don't come if you have ...
Fleebag 30.05.2008
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Advantages: Not many but good for say £8 per head, not £13 Disadvantages: outdated facilities, poor layout, small and limited access to animal enclosures
Not a fantastic day out, poor and outdated facilities, overpriced and not worth a £44 family ticket.. When we arrived there was a queue of at least 100 cars and one person, yes, one taking payment, before you could enter park. So you can't even park and have a look at prices, facilities etc, you have to pay then and there. Then inside it was all pretty poor. Children's play areas, much promoted on their website were old and in places didn't seem ...
scottscottscott 05.05.2008
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