HISTORY

Paradise Valley Springs first opened to the public in 1939 as a trout springs.

The park was purchased from the original owners in 1975 and is a privately owned and operated Rotorua family business, with 100% of funds coming directly from our customers.

The trout are still here, and the last 40 years has seen the addition of a range of mammals and birds, as well as extensive developments and upgrades.

OUR PARK TODAY

The park is set in a very natural and well-maintained New Zealand bush environment. We are fortunate to have a freshwater spring onsite that supplies the park with all of our water needs, along with an on display water bottling plant. The Ngongotaha Stream winds throughout our park, home to many wild trout.

All of the wildlife on display is found either wild (both native and introduced) or farmed around New Zealand - with the exception of our African lion pride and for this reason the lions are housed and displayed in a slightly separate area of the park.

We encourage hands on or close contact with many of our animals and hope to foster an appreciation and love for wildlife through connecting with animals, while also educating visitors about the challenges a lot of our native species are facing on a day to day basis. Since our first lion cub was born back in 1986 we have also offered the chance for visitors to interact with cubs when we have them.

Paradise Valley Springs is open every day of the year (365 days), including each and every public holiday.

We're open from 8.00am until dark, with last entry to the park at 5.00pm everyday.