Welcome to paradise

Opening hours

8:00am—Dark

Location

467 Paradise Valley Road, Rotorua

Lion Feeding

2:30pm Daily

Opening hours

8:00am to Dark

Location

467 Paradise Valley Road,
Rotorua

Lion Feeding

2:30pm Daily

Immerse yourself in nature. From the roar of the lions to the peaceful flow of the freshwater spring, there’s an experience for everyone.

Animal encounters

Get closer to the animals, from friendly farm animals you can feed by hand to animals found in New Zealand’s bush

Birds

There’s plenty to discover at Paradise Valley Springs. Wander through native bush, meet animals along the way and enjoy a relaxed day out in nature, all at your own pace.

Trout

Get closer to the animals, from friendly farm animals you can feed by hand to native birds, trout, wallabies and more.

Lion pride

There’s plenty to discover at Paradise Valley Springs. Wander through native bush, meet animals along the way and enjoy a relaxed day out in nature, all at your own pace.

Meet our Lion Cubs

We’re a wildlife park where you get close to animals in their natural valley home. Farm encounters, native birds, lions, and our natural freshwater spring. All in one place. Family-run since 1975. Qualmark Silver accredited.

Tree Top Adventures

Walk among the treetops and experience the native bush from above on our elevated forest walkway.

The Spring

Discover the natural freshwater spring that gives Paradise Valley Springs its name, surrounded by peaceful native bush.

What is Paradise Valley

We’re a wildlife park where you get close to animals in their natural valley home. Farm encounters, native birds, lions, and our natural freshwater spring. All in one place. Family-run since 1975. Qualmark Silver accredited.

Group Visits

Bringing a class or a tour group? The park is outdoors and hands on, with no restriction on group size.

Location Snapshot

Where to find us

10 to 15 minutes from Rotorua city, in a quiet native bush valley, with free parking on site.

Cafe & Shop

Grab a bite at the Snack Café or pick up a gift on your way out, both sit right by reception.