Zoos & aquariums · East of England
Hertfordshire Zoo
In or near Goffs Oak.
Hertfordshire Zoo — zoo in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broxbourne · 3.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hertfordshire Zoo, the nearest railway station is Broxbourne, located 3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EN10 7QA. Please note that accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Hertfordshire Zoo is a zoo, wildlife park, or public aquarium in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1960. It covers approximately 30 km². Address: EN10 7QA. Wikidata describes it as: "zoo in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.7421°, -0.0540°.
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Summary from the official site
Hertfordshire Zoo is a family-friendly attraction featuring a variety of animals, including big cats, primates, and reptiles. Visitors can enjoy unique experiences such as animal encounters and educational programs, as well as attractions like a dinosaur exhibit and adventure golf.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: BROXBOURNE WOODS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Hertfordshire Zoo, formerly known as Paradise Wildlife Park and originally opened as Broxbourne Zoo in the 1960s, is a privately operated zoological park and registered conservation charity located in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, England. The zoo is managed by the Zoological Society of Hertfordshire (registered charity no. 1108609) and is home to over 800 animals across themed habitats. Notable for its transformation from a poorly rated facility into a modern wildlife attraction, the zoo has featured prominently in UK media, including the CBBC series One Zoo Three. The zoo rebranded as Hertfordshire Zoo in 2022 to mark its 40th anniversary and to reflect its identity within the county. It continues to be used as a filming location for wildlife programming, including the CBBC show One Zoo Three and other spin-offs.
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Background
History
The zoo was originally established in the early 1960s as Broxbourne Zoo. By the 1980s, it had become infamous for poor animal welfare standards and was dubbed "the worst zoo in Britain" by animal rights groups and the press. In 1984, the Sampson family purchased the zoo and had originally planned to turn the site into a coach depot, but instead began a major overhaul to improve animal welfare and facilities The site was temporarily closed for renovations before reopening as Paradise Park and Woodland Zoo, later rebranded as Paradise Wildlife Park. Under the leadership of Lynn Whitnall, who became CEO in 2017, the park continued its modernisation and strengthened its conservation focus. That…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7421, -0.0540
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Brickendon Liberty
- Postcode
- EN10 7QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxbourne
- Phone
- 01992 470490
- Established
- 1960
- Nearest railway station
- Broxbourne — 3 km
- Official site
- www.pwpark.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7134390 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hertfordshire Zoo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ailurus fulgens -Paradise Wildlife Park, Hertfordshire, England-8a.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hertfordshire Zoo?
- Hertfordshire Zoo is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN10 7QA), in the parish of Brickendon Liberty.
- What is Hertfordshire Zoo?
- Hertfordshire Zoo — zoo in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hertfordshire Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is Broxbourne, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN10 7QA.
- When was Hertfordshire Zoo built?
- Built or established in 1960.
- Is Hertfordshire Zoo a protected site?
- Yes — Hertfordshire Zoo is part of the BROXBOURNE WOODS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Hertfordshire Zoo?
- The nearest railway station is Broxbourne, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN10 7QA.