You may have seen our superstar Frank on the news recently. Frank has shot to fame and was recently featured on BBC South Today, in the Daily Echo, and on Radio Solent! Frank was competing in a competition called March of the Penguin Madness, which is run by Penguins International. Penguins International is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and protecting penguins throughout the world. The competition is a great way of communicating conservation efforts and educating the public on threats to penguins and what they can do to help. Frank was shortlisted to the top 48 pengui ..read more

Every year, thousands of people from across the country flock to Paultons Park on the edge of the New Forest to experience over 70 thrilling rides and magical attractions. With so much to see and do, it’s impossible to squeeze everything into a single day, so why not turn your visit into a mini holiday? Below are six different accommodation options to choose from, including camping, cottages and country house hotels, all of which provide a perfect base for exploring Paultons Park and Peppa Pig World! 1.     Paultons Campsite & Glamping (source) Want to enjoy a n ..read more

Everyone loves a theme park, don’t they? The rides, attractions, sights and sounds help to create a magical day out for all the family. That said, it’s always wise to do a little forward planning to ensure you get the most fun out of the experience. After all, small things like getting caught in a downpour, lengthy queues or only having cash at a card-only park can put a real dampener on what should be a special day. In this guide, we provide tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your theme park visit, so you and your loved ones can create unforgettable memories, avoid common pitf ..read more

Plus, the arrival of some new long-tailed residents, and a fully reimagined café Award-winning attraction, Paultons Park, has announced the opening of a brand-new flume ride, Splash Lagoon, this May. Splash Lagoon is a family-friendly water boat ride that takes young explorers on a Jurassic adventure in Paultons Park’s dinosaur-themed world, Lost Kingdom. The new family flume is complete with meandering rapids and an exciting drop into a prehistoric lagoon below. Splash Lagoon promises an exciting ride for junior thrill-seekers and their parents. Paultons Park, located in the New Forest ..read more

Award-winning Romsey attraction, Paultons Park, has recently celebrated the long service of over 70 employees. Paultons Park regularly recognises the loyalty of its team, and the latest celebrations revealed that over half of the permanent Paultons Park team have now worked with the attraction for five or more years. 40 employees have worked at the Paultons Park attraction for over a decade with 11 of these having worked in the business for over 20 years and 3 for over 30 years. Sara Mancey, HR Director at Paultons Park said: “Celebrating the efforts of our team is something we do regul ..read more

Looking for a fun-packed family adventure this year? Paultons Park is the place for you! As well as all the firm favourites, we’ve also got some exciting new features for 2024 that we can’t wait to share with you! Want to discover what’s new at Paultons Park in 2024? Read on to find out more! Book tickets Introducing Paultons Park’s new water ride for 2024 – Splash Lagoon! Brand new for Spring 2024 is Splash Lagoon – an exciting family flume adventure located within Paulton Park’s Lost Kingdom. This Jurassic water ride provides the perfect adventure for explorers as they travel along g ..read more

Happy New Year! As we look ahead to all of the exciting things we have planned for 2024, we thought it was only right to compile some of our favourite moments from 2023. Our 40th Anniversary and Percy Trail We started by celebrating our 40th Anniversary in May. The Percy Trail went down incredibly well, and it was so much fun to watch everyone spot the owls as you walked around the park. It was also amazing to welcome back Percy himself for some appearances in May. He was in very high demand and we loved seeing your photos with him! Opening of Ciao Bella Our brand new gelato kiosk, Ci ..read more

We are now officially full members of BIAZA. BIAZA is the professional body representing the best zoos and aquariums in the UK and Ireland, with a commitment to conservation, education and research . A big well done to our zoo team who have worked incredibly hard over the last 18 months to achieve this accreditation ..read more

Dwarf Mongoose are native to eastern and central Africa and are the smallest carnivore in the continent measuring up to 12 inches. You can find them in the enclosure opposite the porcupines ..read more

This summer, we welcomed two Pelican chicks to the Paultons Family! Rearing pelicans is extremely rewarding although it is very messy and smelly! Find out all about them in this blog. Species: Pink-backed pelican Pelecanus rufescens When did the chicks hatch? The chicks hatched in August and have been hand reared by our Animal Keepers here at Paultons. Did you know, Pelican chicks can take up to two days to hatch from the egg! What are their names? The pelican chicks are called Chandler and Rocky, Chandler is the eldest. What do they eat? When they first hatched they received five fe ..read more