16 Trelissick Road, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4HB
Paradise Park and JungleBarn
Mixed-habitat reserve
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6.4
Wildland
Full day
Time
Paid
Cost
Family-buzz
Feel
Why it's Wildland
6.4Founded in Hayle in 1973 as a small bird garden, Paradise Park has grown into a wildlife attraction featuring birds, mammals, gardens and the JungleBarn indoor play centre.
This is a family wildlife attraction rather than a wild landscape, but its range of birds and mammals, conservation work and indoor JungleBarn make it a distinctive, all-weather day out in Hayle.
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The experience
Allow a substantial part of the day to explore the animal areas and gardens, check which keeper talks or displays are running, and use JungleBarn as an indoor play option. The supplied sources describe a range of wildlife and activities, but do not provide a verified route through the park.
Things to do
Explore the bird collection
Look for the park’s parrots and other birds. The supplied visitor sources also mention flamingos, penguins, eagles and Cornish choughs; check current displays and species information.
Look for the mammals
The supplied sources describe red pandas and otters among the park’s animals. Check current park information for what can be seen on the day.
Visit the gardens
The park’s visitor information describes gardens designed to complement its wildlife and provide nectar for native pollinators.
Check the day’s events
The park lists events and activities through the year. Check the current schedule rather than assuming a particular talk, feeding time or display will run.
Use the JungleBarn
The indoor play centre is an option for families and for wet-weather visits. Check current access and opening arrangements.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
Quick wildlife visit
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Check the park’s current opening times and daily events before arriving.
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Choose a few animal areas that interest your group, such as the bird collection or otters.
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Allow time for a short look around the gardens if they are open.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it
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Check the event schedule so you can plan around any keeper talks, feeding times or bird displays taking place that day.
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Explore the animal areas and gardens at a relaxed pace.
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Use the JungleBarn as part of the visit, particularly if the weather turns wet.
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Check café and picnic arrangements before you go.
Verified history
The supplied source row says Paradise Park was established in 1973 by Mike and Audrey Reynolds, beginning as a small bird garden. The park’s visitor information identifies Operation Chough as a conservation project established in Hayle in 1987. These details are supported by the supplied row and park visitor information; no further historical claims are established by the supplied sources.
Hidden details
A garden with a pollinator purpose — The park says its gardens are designed to complement the wildlife and provide nectar for native pollinators—a detail worth noticing alongside the more conspicuous exotic animals.
Operation Chough — The park’s visitor information identifies Operation Chough as a conservation project established at Paradise Park in 1987. Check the park’s conservation pages for current project details.
When to go
· Check the current opening times and events schedule before choosing a time.
The supplied listing describes outdoor enclosures and garden blooms as especially appealing in spring and summer, while JungleBarn provides an indoor option in winter or wet weather. These are general seasonal suggestions, not a guarantee of specific displays.
JungleBarn is an indoor play centre, making it a wet-weather option. Check the park’s current opening information and event schedule before travelling.
What to look for
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Look for the park’s parrots and other bird collection, its red pandas and otters, and the gardens designed to provide nectar for native pollinators. Which species and activities are available can vary
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check current park information.
The story
The park was established in 1973 as a bird garden, according to the supplied source row.
Best time to go
Open year-round according to the supplied listing; spring and summer suit the outdoor gardens, while JungleBarn offers an indoor option in wet or colder weather. Check seasonal opening details and events before travelling.
Choose a day around the current events schedule and check opening times before setting out. The park’s visitor information says opening is from 10am, with closing times varying by season.
How long to spend
Full day
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Wildlife lovers
Practical information
Opening & access
A wildlife attraction in Hayle with an indoor play centre. It is a paid visitor attraction; check the official website for current opening times, admission and daily events.
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Parking
On-site customer parking is reported by the supplied listing and the park’s Facebook page; check current arrangements before visiting.
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Toilets
Toilets are reported in the supplied listing; confirm current facilities before visiting.
Food & drink
The supplied listing reports an on-site Otter Pool Café and picnic areas; check current availability.
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Dogs
Dogs are reported as not permitted in the supplied listing; verify the current policy with the park before visiting.
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Accessibility
The supplied listing reports wheelchair access, ramps, pathways and disabled parking. Check directly with the park for current access information and any specific requirements.
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Cost
Paid
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Around Paradise Park and JungleBarn
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
