Great to hear she has made it safely, sun bears are catching up to spectacled in commonness now!
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Rajang-GOAT
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Not only that, 3 of the 5 holders have a modern purpose built exhibit, all constructed since 2010.
A male Binturong has arrived at Paradise Wildlife Park from Cotswold. He will soon be part of the mixed exhibit with sun bear and otters.
Rajang-GOAT
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From what I've seen it seems like there was an exclusive early opening and tour of the two new complexes for VIPs and Press this morning (the PWPs Instagram)!
Had a nice first visit here today (although I shall go back next time when it’s not school holidays lol) for a sml park some of the enclosures are fantastic and it was lovely to see the sun bears especially kyra climbing the trees love the white lions and the big windows to see the animals,it was quite busy but that was understandable and we went away quite happy
Other 2023 News:
On January 20th, the zoo announced that the (2.0) African penguins hatched in 2022 were named Kato and Bayo.
A SPECIAL Announcement! | Our penguin chicks have NEW names! Thank you to everyone who voted, but there was a very clear winner! Did you know they can reach speeds of up to... | By Paradise Wildlife Park | Facebook
On March 4th, the zoo announced that they moved their (0.0.2) black hornbills named Biru and Kadua into a new exhibit next to the African spotted eagle owls.
Ever seen a hornbill chick? - Behind The Zoo! | The most beautiful bird! We go behind the scenes with bird keeper Joanna, as our beautiful hornbill chicks receive a health check! Watch the full... | By Paradise Wildlife Park | Facebook
On April 7th, the zoo announced they opened a new pool area called Boulders Beach to the public.
Welcome to Boulders Beach! | ️ BRAND NEW - Welcome to Boulders Beach! ️ We’re excited to announce the grand opening of Hertfordshire’s ONLY beach! Inspired by the home of... | By Paradise Wildlife Park | Facebook
On January 20th, the zoo announced that the (2.0) African penguins hatched in 2022 were named Kato and Bayo.
A SPECIAL Announcement! | Our penguin chicks have NEW names! Thank you to everyone who voted, but there was a very clear winner! Did you know they can reach speeds of up to... | By Paradise Wildlife Park | Facebook
On March 4th, the zoo announced that they moved their (0.0.2) black hornbills named Biru and Kadua into a new exhibit next to the African spotted eagle owls.
Ever seen a hornbill chick? - Behind The Zoo! | The most beautiful bird! We go behind the scenes with bird keeper Joanna, as our beautiful hornbill chicks receive a health check! Watch the full... | By Paradise Wildlife Park | Facebook
On April 7th, the zoo announced they opened a new pool area called Boulders Beach to the public.
Welcome to Boulders Beach! | ️ BRAND NEW - Welcome to Boulders Beach! ️ We’re excited to announce the grand opening of Hertfordshire’s ONLY beach! Inspired by the home of... | By Paradise Wildlife Park | Facebook
Lafone
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Had an enjoyable visit to PWP today - I haven’t been in some time.
Took some phone pics of the new sun bear, binturong and Jaguar areas and uploaded to the gallery.
Weather was warm and a fair number of visitors which was to be expected on a BH weekend.
The new sun bear, Jaguar area is impressive and well designed and shows the level of investment and care that’s gone into it. The raised walkway which now links between snow leopards, sun bears, jaguars and tigers works well. The planting in the pathway on the lower level is also very nice. The addition of a small cafe area with seating is good.
The new enclosures aren’t huge but there are different spaces for both the jaguars and sun bears to move between and a lot of variety in terms of height, planting and spaces they can get away in. The sun bears were active, play fighting up and down the trees and the jaguars were also moving around the enclosures and coming up to the walkway glass. Overall a visit highlight.
The glass is impressive though the windows being the only possible viewing caused some bottlenecking, pushing and shoving when the animals were out. I’ve not been physically shoved out of the way at a zoo before (the usual bit of elbowing etc maybe but never hands on knocked out of the way) so that was a novel experience. The views of the enclosures and animals were good overall. PWP really does play with different viewing heights and levels and it’s consistently interesting around the park.
Couple of the areas could do with the same level of investment or renewal - the wolf and snow leopard enclosures in particular look a bit weary - I assume the signs on the wolf enclosure encouraging visitors to be quiet are meant to be ironic given the screaming from the play area, the train and the noise from the dinosaurs. Not an enclosure with much cover in it and probably the worst I’ve seen for wolves in reputable places. I didn’t like that the first time I visited either though.
The bird show was interesting and I enjoyed seeing the different lemurs, African Penguins and small primates.
Overall an enjoyable day. I’d visit again though it wouldn’t make my regular list.
Took some phone pics of the new sun bear, binturong and Jaguar areas and uploaded to the gallery.
Weather was warm and a fair number of visitors which was to be expected on a BH weekend.
The new sun bear, Jaguar area is impressive and well designed and shows the level of investment and care that’s gone into it. The raised walkway which now links between snow leopards, sun bears, jaguars and tigers works well. The planting in the pathway on the lower level is also very nice. The addition of a small cafe area with seating is good.
The new enclosures aren’t huge but there are different spaces for both the jaguars and sun bears to move between and a lot of variety in terms of height, planting and spaces they can get away in. The sun bears were active, play fighting up and down the trees and the jaguars were also moving around the enclosures and coming up to the walkway glass. Overall a visit highlight.
The glass is impressive though the windows being the only possible viewing caused some bottlenecking, pushing and shoving when the animals were out. I’ve not been physically shoved out of the way at a zoo before (the usual bit of elbowing etc maybe but never hands on knocked out of the way) so that was a novel experience. The views of the enclosures and animals were good overall. PWP really does play with different viewing heights and levels and it’s consistently interesting around the park.
Couple of the areas could do with the same level of investment or renewal - the wolf and snow leopard enclosures in particular look a bit weary - I assume the signs on the wolf enclosure encouraging visitors to be quiet are meant to be ironic given the screaming from the play area, the train and the noise from the dinosaurs. Not an enclosure with much cover in it and probably the worst I’ve seen for wolves in reputable places. I didn’t like that the first time I visited either though.
The bird show was interesting and I enjoyed seeing the different lemurs, African Penguins and small primates.
Overall an enjoyable day. I’d visit again though it wouldn’t make my regular list.
Haliaeetus
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On June 17th, the zoo announced they transferred a (1.0) red panda named Tashi to the Marwell Zoo in Winchester.
A Bittersweet Story! | A bittersweet moment... Tashi, our miracle red panda cub will be leaving Paradise Wildlife Park very soon! At nearly a year old, this is the age a... | By Paradise Wildlife Park | Facebook
Tashi the red panda leaves for Marwell Wildlife! #redpanda #cuteanimals #wildlife #babyaninmals | Paradise Wildlife Park | Paradise Wildlife Park · Original audio
On July 25th, the zoo announced they partnered with KultureCity and are now Sensory Inclusive certified.
We Are Now Sensory Inclusive™ Certified!
️ | ️ We are Sensory Inclusive™ certified! ️ We have partnered with KultureCity® to enhance our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory... | By Paradise Wildlife Park | Facebook
On August 17th, the zoo announced the capybara's genders, (1.2).
Baby Capybara Gender Reveal! | Is it a capy-girl or capy-boy? Our capybara pups had a recent visit from the vet and we have some exciting news! Watch till the end to find out!️ | By Paradise Wildlife Park | Facebook
A Bittersweet Story! | A bittersweet moment... Tashi, our miracle red panda cub will be leaving Paradise Wildlife Park very soon! At nearly a year old, this is the age a... | By Paradise Wildlife Park | Facebook
Tashi the red panda leaves for Marwell Wildlife! #redpanda #cuteanimals #wildlife #babyaninmals | Paradise Wildlife Park | Paradise Wildlife Park · Original audio
On July 25th, the zoo announced they partnered with KultureCity and are now Sensory Inclusive certified.
We Are Now Sensory Inclusive™ Certified!
️ | ️ We are Sensory Inclusive™ certified! ️ We have partnered with KultureCity® to enhance our ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory... | By Paradise Wildlife Park | FacebookOn August 17th, the zoo announced the capybara's genders, (1.2).
Baby Capybara Gender Reveal! | Is it a capy-girl or capy-boy? Our capybara pups had a recent visit from the vet and we have some exciting news! Watch till the end to find out!
️ | By Paradise Wildlife Park | FacebookA winter closure has been announced on their website
January 2024 Closure | Paradise Wildlife Park
Here at Paradise Wildlife Park, we would like to announce that from Thursday 4th January 2024, the Park will be closed to the public whilst we carry out essential maintenance tasks, and upgrades around the site as well as our preparation for our exciting changeover to Hertfordshire Zoo re-opening on Saturday 10th February 2024.
January 2024 Closure | Paradise Wildlife Park
Here at Paradise Wildlife Park, we would like to announce that from Thursday 4th January 2024, the Park will be closed to the public whilst we carry out essential maintenance tasks, and upgrades around the site as well as our preparation for our exciting changeover to Hertfordshire Zoo re-opening on Saturday 10th February 2024.
An announcement from PWP.
It comes with great sadness that Paradise Wildlife Park must announce the passing of Kya, the lioness.
Kya was born in 2006, and arrived at Paradise in 2008.
Kya held the title of the Queen of Lion Pride Lands, and she was adored by the entire pride, particularly her cubs who were always at her side. Throughout her life, she exhibited exceptional patience and care as a mother, and even as Izulu and Zuri reached adulthood, they continued to seek her comforting presence. Kya shared a deep bond with Moto, and their connection was truly special.
After a brief illness, she peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 4th, at the age of 17.
…more at
Goodbye Kya | Paradise Wildlife Park
It comes with great sadness that Paradise Wildlife Park must announce the passing of Kya, the lioness.
Kya was born in 2006, and arrived at Paradise in 2008.
Kya held the title of the Queen of Lion Pride Lands, and she was adored by the entire pride, particularly her cubs who were always at her side. Throughout her life, she exhibited exceptional patience and care as a mother, and even as Izulu and Zuri reached adulthood, they continued to seek her comforting presence. Kya shared a deep bond with Moto, and their connection was truly special.
After a brief illness, she peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 4th, at the age of 17.
…more at
Goodbye Kya | Paradise Wildlife Park
Kya was one of 2 “white” lionesses that arrived in 2008. The other, Bisa, was more sandy coloured.
Im not sure what happened to Bisa, as PWP was only a temporary home. The plan was to send her back to a breeding facility in Africa with whom the zoo was forging partnerships with.
Im assuming the plan is to revert back to African lion once the last whites die out?
Im not sure what happened to Bisa, as PWP was only a temporary home. The plan was to send her back to a breeding facility in Africa with whom the zoo was forging partnerships with.
Im assuming the plan is to revert back to African lion once the last whites die out?
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On December 19th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) capybaras were born on November 26th.
We interrupt your feed with some important baby news! TWO capybara pups have been born to mum, Coroline #capybaras #capybarababies #cute #animalsoffacebook #adorable | Paradise Wildlife Park | TT MUSIC · Jungle Love
On December 27th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) Asian small-clawed otters were born on October 31st.
A Christmas miracle! Otter babies! | Paradise Wildlife Park | Paradise Wildlife Park · Original audio
We interrupt your feed with some important baby news! TWO capybara pups have been born to mum, Coroline #capybaras #capybarababies #cute #animalsoffacebook #adorable | Paradise Wildlife Park | TT MUSIC · Jungle Love
On December 27th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) Asian small-clawed otters were born on October 31st.
A Christmas miracle! Otter babies! | Paradise Wildlife Park | Paradise Wildlife Park · Original audio
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