Daily Events and Quizzes
Entertaining and educational quizzes and daily events are run every day and change throughout the year. Great fun for all the family.
Please note that the events and timings can vary. Please check on arrival.
For ‘weather check’ information for rainy or windy days please click HERE
** PROTECTING OUR BIRDS To help protect our 1,200 birds we a walk-through footbath (like a wet mat) at the entrance which contains a ministry approved disinfectant against bird flu. The Tropics walk-through aviary is also closed at present. If you keep birds, especially poultry and waterfowl at home, can we respectfully ask that you change your outer clothing and footwear if they are used when looking after your birds before visiting us. Thank you.
10am
Gates open.
World Explorer Quiz
3rd April to 22nd May 2026
Get ready to explore and meet colourful birds and incredible animals from around the globe. Complete the World Explorer Quiz and collect your special reward badge.
Facepainting by Delia
5th, 8th, 12th and 15th April
Wonderful face and arm painting by Delia Funny Faces Cornwall will be here from 12pm to 3pm on 5th, 8th, 12th and 15th April.
Jungle Express Train Zebedee
On good weather days Zebedee, the Jungle Express Train, will be out for a spin! Board the train near the picnic lawn and set off through the gardens of Glanmor House on a small route of two circuits around the house grounds (not the whole Park). Includes the top section of Parrot Jungle, a trip through a tunnel with Twinkly lights leading to behind the scenes at the back of the house. For train times please check when you arrive. There is a small extra charge.
Goat and sheep feeding
Help feed the cute Pygmy goats and Ouessant sheep down on the Fun Farm. Each day there are 150 little bags of ‘Goat and Sheep Food’ which are available to buy on entry.
JungleBarn Indoor Play Centre
A fantastic venue that ensures endless fun whatever the weather! Features a special toddlers’ area and massive multi-level soft play. Children can enjoy a good scramble around with an array of exciting features such as Spinning Steps, Astra Slide, the Big Blue, Drop and Double Drop slides, ladders, climbing ropes, Squeeze rollers and Roller Poles, X Changer, Fireman’s Pole, Corner Climber, Tube slide, Swing over nets, and more!
10:30am Otter Feeding
Watch the adorable otter family, including mum Pippin and dad Katarni, along with their teenage youngsters, during feeding times.
11am Penguin Feeding Time and Talk
Hear the Keepers talking about the wonderful Humboldt’s Penguin colony and the individual penguins you will see at their pool in the walled garden.
11:30am Eagles of Paradise Display
Watch birds of prey like Dakota the Bald Eagle and Tangee the vulture fly free near the Fun Farm, plus a great up-close photo opportunity at the end of the display.
2pm Lorikeet Feeding Experience - help feed the little parrots
Purchase some nectar at the 2pm Lorikeet Feeding Experience and join in the fun feeding these lively, mischievous, colourful parrots in the walk-through Rainbow Aviary. Have your camera ready!
3pm The fascinating ‘Free Flying Bird Show’
Including Amazon parrots, choughs and others, flying free on the stage and across the picnic lawn.
The impressive Scarlet Macaw Spectacle
The impressive Scarlet Macaw Spectacle is at the end of the 3pm show. You will be moved by the sight of these stunningly beautiful parrots flying out of their aviary and soaring into the sky. Another great photo opportunity.
Have a cockatoo fly to your hand!
A unique and fun way for the staff and birds to fundraise for Paradise Park’s conservation projects. You have the opportunity to go up on the main stage at the end of the 3pm ‘Free Flying Bird Show’ to give a £1 or £2 donation. Roseate Cockatoos Billy, Rizzo or Rio will be ready to fly to your hand, collect the coin, fly back to the presenter and place it into the collection tin. Great fun and a very popular experience, all for a good cause.
4pm Penguin Feeding Time and Talk
Hear about our wonderful penguin colony from one of our Keepers, and see them being fed. Head to the walled garden where you will find their enclosure.
4:30pm Otter feeding
See our cute otter family with mum Pippin and dad Katarni, along with their teenage pups, during feeding times. Near the Otter Pool Cafe.
Paradise Island Outdoor Playground
PLUS, the ‘Paradise Island’ outdoor playground with climbing towers, a slide into the ‘river’, and the chance to ride a rocking dolphin.
Great Value Return Tickets
Buy before you leave
Fantastic value for regular local visitors over a whole season, plus, if you are visiting on holiday and want to visit more than once during your stay these are ideal. Perfect for animal-lovers, garden-lovers, and families with energetic children! Just £6.95 per person and valid for use up to and including 19th March 2027.
The scheme restarts every Easter.
Closing Times
Park and JungleBarn are open 10am to 5:30pm, last entry 4.30pm.
Some of the above events are weather permitting and subject to review.