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Pteranodon

Pronounced Tear-an-oh-don

  • Least Concern
  • Near Threatened
  • Vulnerable
  • Endangered
  • Critically Endangered
  • Extinct in the Wild
  • Extinct

Pteranodon was not actually a dinosaur, but a closely related flying reptile that lived during the same time period.

Key Facts

Distribution:
USA, North America & Europe
Did you know?
Its wingspan was around 5.5 metres on average – larger than any bird alive today!

Experiences & Tours

Animal Experiences
Meet the Meerkats
Feed the Lemurs
Tickle a Tapir
Meet the Red Pandas Experience 2023 SOLD OUT
Wolf Encounter
Feed a Big Cat
Sloth Experience – 2023 SOLD OUT
Zookeeper Experiences
Shadow a Zookeeper Experiences
Mini Zookeeper Experience
Junior Zookeeper Experience
Animal Experiences
Meet the Meerkats
Feed the Lemurs
Tickle a Tapir
Meet the Red Pandas Experience 2023 SOLD OUT
Wolf Encounter
Feed a Big Cat
Sloth Experience – 2023 SOLD OUT
Zookeeper Experiences
Shadow a Zookeeper Experiences
Mini Zookeeper Experience
Junior Zookeeper Experience

Events & News

Sat 10th June 2023
Jaguar Weekend
Join us for an extra special weekend celebrating our returning Jaguars!  On the 10th and 11th June there will be...
Tue 13th June 2023
Conservation Conversation: Lions
Join us on Tuesday 13th June for our specialised event – Conservation Conversation: Lions Arrivals from 6pm, with talks starting...
Mon 3rd July 2023
Conservation Conversation: Sun Bears
Join us on Monday 3rd July for our specialised event – Conservation Conversation: Sun Bears Arrivals from 6pm, with talks...
Sat 8th July 2023
Dine4Wildlife Charity Ball
Here at Paradise Wildlife Park, we are excited to announce that once again we will be hosting our annual Dine4Wildlife...
Fri 21st July 2023
Summer Evenings at the Zoo
Summer Evenings at the zoo are back this Summer for 2023! A memorable night of live acoustic music, wildlife stilt...
Thu 8th June 2023
Super Discounts for Super Dads
This Father’s Day give a gift which is set to make lifetime memories and enjoy 20% off on Summer Evenings...
Wed 7th June 2023
Join Us For Jaguar Weekend
Join us for an extra special weekend celebrating our returning Jaguars Kumal and Kedera at our newest habitat Jaguar Jungle!...
Thu 1st June 2023
Celebrating Volunteers Week!
Here at Paradise Wildlife Park, we are celebrating our volunteers and the incredible support they provide us across the Park....
Thu 25th May 2023
Get Ready For A Zoo-tastic Week!
Get ready to join us here at Paradise Wildlife Park for a zoo-tastic time! As part of BIAZA’s (British and...
Wed 24th May 2023
We are ‘Sighted Guide’ Trained
As we continue to move towards ensuring here at Paradise Wildlife Park, all visitors are able to enjoy their experience....

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