Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary
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Award winning wildlife sanctuary & indoor play in Cornwall. Exotic birds, beautiful gardens, otters, red pandas, red squirrels & Humboldt's penguins.
The Pygmy goats and Ouessant sheep are making the most of the winter sunshine 🌤️
Photographs by Keeper Natasha
Photographs by Keeper Natasha
December 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Pygmy goats and Ouessant sheep are making the most of the winter sunshine 🌤️
Photographs by Keeper Natasha
Photographs by Keeper Natasha
A fabulous Yellow-backed Chattering Lory, full of character and showing its rich Christmas colours. 🎄
Photograph by Director Alison
Photograph by Director Alison
December 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
A fabulous Yellow-backed Chattering Lory, full of character and showing its rich Christmas colours. 🎄
Photograph by Director Alison
Photograph by Director Alison
A reminder we are closed today Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 December. Then open through to 4th January except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
For full details click here > paradisepark.org.uk/plan-your-vi...
The photo is a Speckled Mousebird by Director Alison
For full details click here > paradisepark.org.uk/plan-your-vi...
The photo is a Speckled Mousebird by Director Alison
December 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
A reminder we are closed today Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 December. Then open through to 4th January except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
For full details click here > paradisepark.org.uk/plan-your-vi...
The photo is a Speckled Mousebird by Director Alison
For full details click here > paradisepark.org.uk/plan-your-vi...
The photo is a Speckled Mousebird by Director Alison
A lovely photo of our Barn Owl, which is not seen much during the day until about dusk time. Great that Josh managed to capture this shot for us to share.
Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray
Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray
December 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A lovely photo of our Barn Owl, which is not seen much during the day until about dusk time. Great that Josh managed to capture this shot for us to share.
Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray
Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray
Saturday 13th we have the St Erth Concert Band playing between 12noon & 2pm, along with Santa's Grotto from 11am-3pm, Christmas Cracker Quiz, huge indoor JungleBarn play Centre, wonderful wildlife with penguin & otter feeding.
Santa's Grotto info here paradisepark.org.uk/santas-grotto/
Santa's Grotto info here paradisepark.org.uk/santas-grotto/
December 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Saturday 13th we have the St Erth Concert Band playing between 12noon & 2pm, along with Santa's Grotto from 11am-3pm, Christmas Cracker Quiz, huge indoor JungleBarn play Centre, wonderful wildlife with penguin & otter feeding.
Santa's Grotto info here paradisepark.org.uk/santas-grotto/
Santa's Grotto info here paradisepark.org.uk/santas-grotto/
Today (10th), Thurs & Fri JUST £6 each for JUNGLEBARN AFTERNOON PLAY!
Great after school fun, soft play & giant slides + toddlers zone, free parking & WIFI & snack bar. Adult, Senior or child are £6 each (under 3’s FREE) 3pm-5:30pm. Use code ‘PLAY’ > paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Great after school fun, soft play & giant slides + toddlers zone, free parking & WIFI & snack bar. Adult, Senior or child are £6 each (under 3’s FREE) 3pm-5:30pm. Use code ‘PLAY’ > paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
December 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today (10th), Thurs & Fri JUST £6 each for JUNGLEBARN AFTERNOON PLAY!
Great after school fun, soft play & giant slides + toddlers zone, free parking & WIFI & snack bar. Adult, Senior or child are £6 each (under 3’s FREE) 3pm-5:30pm. Use code ‘PLAY’ > paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Great after school fun, soft play & giant slides + toddlers zone, free parking & WIFI & snack bar. Adult, Senior or child are £6 each (under 3’s FREE) 3pm-5:30pm. Use code ‘PLAY’ > paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
A reminder we are closed today Mon 8th & Tues 9th December, plus other Mondays & Tuesdays during the winter for ongoing maintenance work.
🎅🎄⭐ We are open during the Christmas Holiday except Christmas, Boxing & New Year's Day.
Full details here paradisepark.org.uk/plan-your-vi...
🎅🎄⭐ We are open during the Christmas Holiday except Christmas, Boxing & New Year's Day.
Full details here paradisepark.org.uk/plan-your-vi...
December 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A reminder we are closed today Mon 8th & Tues 9th December, plus other Mondays & Tuesdays during the winter for ongoing maintenance work.
🎅🎄⭐ We are open during the Christmas Holiday except Christmas, Boxing & New Year's Day.
Full details here paradisepark.org.uk/plan-your-vi...
🎅🎄⭐ We are open during the Christmas Holiday except Christmas, Boxing & New Year's Day.
Full details here paradisepark.org.uk/plan-your-vi...
🎄 CHRISTMAS DISCOUNT for PARK & JUNGLEBARN ENTRY 🎅
SAVE £4pp for visits from 6th Dec - 4th Jan 26. Please note we are closed on 8/9/15/16/25/26 Dec & NYD.
Use code CHRISTMAS25 online or at reception when you arrive. Pre-book here paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
SAVE £4pp for visits from 6th Dec - 4th Jan 26. Please note we are closed on 8/9/15/16/25/26 Dec & NYD.
Use code CHRISTMAS25 online or at reception when you arrive. Pre-book here paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
December 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🎄 CHRISTMAS DISCOUNT for PARK & JUNGLEBARN ENTRY 🎅
SAVE £4pp for visits from 6th Dec - 4th Jan 26. Please note we are closed on 8/9/15/16/25/26 Dec & NYD.
Use code CHRISTMAS25 online or at reception when you arrive. Pre-book here paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
SAVE £4pp for visits from 6th Dec - 4th Jan 26. Please note we are closed on 8/9/15/16/25/26 Dec & NYD.
Use code CHRISTMAS25 online or at reception when you arrive. Pre-book here paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
Feeding time for the Asian Otters is an opportunity to see them active and eating. The Keepers have a great deal of knowledge on the species and individuals here at Paradise Park and are happy to answer questions. Takes place at 10:30am and 3pm.
December 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Feeding time for the Asian Otters is an opportunity to see them active and eating. The Keepers have a great deal of knowledge on the species and individuals here at Paradise Park and are happy to answer questions. Takes place at 10:30am and 3pm.
⭐️ Santa's Grotto is this weekend 6th & 7th from 11:30am to 3pm. Other dates are 13th, 14th & the 20th to the 24th. 🎄
If you pre book online it is £13.25 per child & this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). Click here for more info and to book paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
If you pre book online it is £13.25 per child & this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). Click here for more info and to book paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
December 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
⭐️ Santa's Grotto is this weekend 6th & 7th from 11:30am to 3pm. Other dates are 13th, 14th & the 20th to the 24th. 🎄
If you pre book online it is £13.25 per child & this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). Click here for more info and to book paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
If you pre book online it is £13.25 per child & this includes a gift (£14.25 on the door). Click here for more info and to book paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Many thanks to Graig Smith for sharing his lovely Red Squirrel photo from a recent visit.
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Many thanks to Graig Smith for sharing his lovely Red Squirrel photo from a recent visit.
⭐️JUST £6pp for JUNGLEBARN AFTERNOON PLAY.
Great after school fun. Multilevel soft play & giant slides + toddlers zone. Free parking & snack bar. On 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12 Dec 25. Use code ‘PLAY’ when booking online or at reception when you arrive paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Great after school fun. Multilevel soft play & giant slides + toddlers zone. Free parking & snack bar. On 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12 Dec 25. Use code ‘PLAY’ when booking online or at reception when you arrive paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
December 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
⭐️JUST £6pp for JUNGLEBARN AFTERNOON PLAY.
Great after school fun. Multilevel soft play & giant slides + toddlers zone. Free parking & snack bar. On 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12 Dec 25. Use code ‘PLAY’ when booking online or at reception when you arrive paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
Great after school fun. Multilevel soft play & giant slides + toddlers zone. Free parking & snack bar. On 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12 Dec 25. Use code ‘PLAY’ when booking online or at reception when you arrive paradisepark.digitickets.co.uk/event-ticket...
We have two very chatty female Hahn's (or Red-shouldered) Macaws called 'Star' and 'Archie'.
Two of their favourite sayings are 'Cup o' tea' and 'Hello pet'.
Read more about this species on the World Parrot Trust website parrots.org/encyclopedia....
Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray
Two of their favourite sayings are 'Cup o' tea' and 'Hello pet'.
Read more about this species on the World Parrot Trust website parrots.org/encyclopedia....
Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray
December 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM
We have two very chatty female Hahn's (or Red-shouldered) Macaws called 'Star' and 'Archie'.
Two of their favourite sayings are 'Cup o' tea' and 'Hello pet'.
Read more about this species on the World Parrot Trust website parrots.org/encyclopedia....
Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray
Two of their favourite sayings are 'Cup o' tea' and 'Hello pet'.
Read more about this species on the World Parrot Trust website parrots.org/encyclopedia....
Photograph by Josh Ryan Murray
🎄🎅 TOMORROW (Sunday 30th) Santa will fly in on his sleigh ready to meet all the children from 11:30am - booking advisable. Full info on the link here
paradisepark.org.uk/santas-grotto/
paradisepark.org.uk/santas-grotto/
November 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🎄🎅 TOMORROW (Sunday 30th) Santa will fly in on his sleigh ready to meet all the children from 11:30am - booking advisable. Full info on the link here
paradisepark.org.uk/santas-grotto/
paradisepark.org.uk/santas-grotto/
How many of you have met Cece the Red-billed Chough when visiting the Park?
She is looking elegant in this photo by Josh Ryan Murray.
She is looking elegant in this photo by Josh Ryan Murray.
November 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
How many of you have met Cece the Red-billed Chough when visiting the Park?
She is looking elegant in this photo by Josh Ryan Murray.
She is looking elegant in this photo by Josh Ryan Murray.
This Red-collared Lorikeet is the largest of the lorikeets and found in Northern Australia. One of the many different species and sub-species of these beautiful vibrant parrots.
November 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This Red-collared Lorikeet is the largest of the lorikeets and found in Northern Australia. One of the many different species and sub-species of these beautiful vibrant parrots.
🎅 SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE 🎄
Make your child’s Christmas extra special with a visit to Santa's Grotto! 😀
The first date is next Sunday 30th November, followed by December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025. More > paradisepark.org.uk/santas-grotto/
Make your child’s Christmas extra special with a visit to Santa's Grotto! 😀
The first date is next Sunday 30th November, followed by December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025. More > paradisepark.org.uk/santas-grotto/
November 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
🎅 SANTA’S GROTTO TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE 🎄
Make your child’s Christmas extra special with a visit to Santa's Grotto! 😀
The first date is next Sunday 30th November, followed by December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025. More > paradisepark.org.uk/santas-grotto/
Make your child’s Christmas extra special with a visit to Santa's Grotto! 😀
The first date is next Sunday 30th November, followed by December 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, and the 20th to the 24th December 2025. More > paradisepark.org.uk/santas-grotto/
Remember Pygmy Goat Caramac when she was a kid? See how lovely she looks now. 😀
November 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Remember Pygmy Goat Caramac when she was a kid? See how lovely she looks now. 😀
Perhaps the stangest of parrots, the Pesquet's looks like a fearsome bird of prey but is a frugivore (primarily eats fruit).
Also known as the Dracula parrot or as the Vulturine parrot, and classed as vulnerable in the wild.
Photograph by Director Alison
Also known as the Dracula parrot or as the Vulturine parrot, and classed as vulnerable in the wild.
Photograph by Director Alison
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Perhaps the stangest of parrots, the Pesquet's looks like a fearsome bird of prey but is a frugivore (primarily eats fruit).
Also known as the Dracula parrot or as the Vulturine parrot, and classed as vulnerable in the wild.
Photograph by Director Alison
Also known as the Dracula parrot or as the Vulturine parrot, and classed as vulnerable in the wild.
Photograph by Director Alison
Remembering Suri: A Cherished Red Panda 💔
We are saddened to announce the passing of Suri, our beloved Red Panda. Arrived in 2016, she was very popular, especially with those who participated in our Red Panda Experiences > More here paradisepark.org.uk/remembering-...
We are saddened to announce the passing of Suri, our beloved Red Panda. Arrived in 2016, she was very popular, especially with those who participated in our Red Panda Experiences > More here paradisepark.org.uk/remembering-...
November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Remembering Suri: A Cherished Red Panda 💔
We are saddened to announce the passing of Suri, our beloved Red Panda. Arrived in 2016, she was very popular, especially with those who participated in our Red Panda Experiences > More here paradisepark.org.uk/remembering-...
We are saddened to announce the passing of Suri, our beloved Red Panda. Arrived in 2016, she was very popular, especially with those who participated in our Red Panda Experiences > More here paradisepark.org.uk/remembering-...
Thank you to visitor Laura Kay for sharing this lovely photograph of European Eagle Owl Frank, taken on a recent visit. 👏
November 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Thank you to visitor Laura Kay for sharing this lovely photograph of European Eagle Owl Frank, taken on a recent visit. 👏
A Blue-throated Conure, classed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this small parrot species from Brazil has bred successfully at Paradise Park.
Threatened by continuing forest & habitat clearance over the last century & ongoing trapping for the bird trade. By Josh Ryan Murray
Threatened by continuing forest & habitat clearance over the last century & ongoing trapping for the bird trade. By Josh Ryan Murray
November 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A Blue-throated Conure, classed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this small parrot species from Brazil has bred successfully at Paradise Park.
Threatened by continuing forest & habitat clearance over the last century & ongoing trapping for the bird trade. By Josh Ryan Murray
Threatened by continuing forest & habitat clearance over the last century & ongoing trapping for the bird trade. By Josh Ryan Murray
This is Duchess a Toco Toucan, the biggest toucan species and also the most well known.
Did you know... the bill accounts for almost half of her length, and toucans have a long feather-like tongue that helps flick food down their throats.
Photogtaph by Keeper Caitlin
Did you know... the bill accounts for almost half of her length, and toucans have a long feather-like tongue that helps flick food down their throats.
Photogtaph by Keeper Caitlin
November 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This is Duchess a Toco Toucan, the biggest toucan species and also the most well known.
Did you know... the bill accounts for almost half of her length, and toucans have a long feather-like tongue that helps flick food down their throats.
Photogtaph by Keeper Caitlin
Did you know... the bill accounts for almost half of her length, and toucans have a long feather-like tongue that helps flick food down their throats.
Photogtaph by Keeper Caitlin
This project is a magnificent example of collaboration. Demonstrating the hard work of dedicated teams across the globe. 🦜 40 Mitchell's Lorikeets bred here at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary have formed the core of a project to restore them. paradisepark.org.uk/mitchells-lo...
November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This project is a magnificent example of collaboration. Demonstrating the hard work of dedicated teams across the globe. 🦜 40 Mitchell's Lorikeets bred here at Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary have formed the core of a project to restore them. paradisepark.org.uk/mitchells-lo...
Another great up close photograph by Josh Ryan Murry, this time of a Victoria Crowned Pigeon.
Named in honour of King Charles’ great-great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria.
Named in honour of King Charles’ great-great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria.
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Another great up close photograph by Josh Ryan Murry, this time of a Victoria Crowned Pigeon.
Named in honour of King Charles’ great-great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria.
Named in honour of King Charles’ great-great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria.