Paradise Wildlife Park

Paradise Wildlife Park

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Date opened	1960s
Location	White Stubbs Lane Broxbourne, Herts EN10 7QA United Kingdom
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Website	http://www.pwpark.com/

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Paradise Wildlife Park is a family-run animal park located in Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, England. It was previously known as Broxbourne Zoo, but became Paradise Wildlife Park under the new management of the Sampson Family in 1986.

History

The park was previously known as Broxbourne Zoo, which opened in the early 1960s.

In 1984, the Sampson Family purchased the site with the intention of re-housing the animals into larger enclosures which mimicked their natural habitat, making them as comfortable as possible. The zoo was closed down for two years to undergo this transformation, and re-opened as 'Paradise Park and Woodland Zoo', which was then shortened to Paradise Wildlife Park (PWP).

Since the Sampson family took over the Zoo, the team at PWP have continually researched, expanded and improved upon the animals' living conditions. Paradise Wildlife Park has developed a reputation through its conservation efforts, including The Wildlife Heritage Foundation (the sister site in Kent) which specialises in research and breeding of endangered species.

Animals

Paradise Wildlife Park is home to over 400 animals, which include small mammals, paddock and farmyard animals, birds, primates, reptiles, and big cats. They house Siberian tigers, White Bengal tigers, South African cheetahs, snow leopards, ocelot, a jaguar and an African leopard. They also house white lions.

Breeding at Paradise Wildlife Park has been successful, with the breeding of endangered species such as marmosets, tamarins, Burmese pythons and lovebirds. Many animals are bred as part of the EEP Breeding Programme.

External links

• Paradise Wildlife Park