Hertfordshire's Paradise Wildlife Park has successfully welcomed back visitors following the easing of lockdown rules.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: One of the viewing areas at Land of the Tigers at Paradise Wildlife Park.One of the viewing areas at Land of the Tigers at Paradise Wildlife Park. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

And judging from the smiling faces of delighted youngsters, the reopening of the White Stubbs Lane site after lockdown has gone down well with families.

The zoo posted on its Instagram page: "We are so pleased to say that our reopening week was a huge success!

"It was fantastic to see you all enjoying Paradise Wildlife Park while maintaining COVID-19 safety measures."

Welwyn Hatfield Times: A family watching the meerkats at Paradise Wildlife Park.A family watching the meerkats at Paradise Wildlife Park. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: A family looking at the meerkats at Paradise Wildlife Park.A family looking at the meerkats at Paradise Wildlife Park. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

In line with government guidelines, PWP's indoor soft play and indoor animal houses remain closed at present.

However, the World of Dinosaurs is open to visitors.

Visit www.pwpark.com/ to book tickets.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: A family looking at the red pandas at Paradise Wildlife Park.A family looking at the red pandas at Paradise Wildlife Park. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Viewing the otters at Paradise Wildlife Park.Viewing the otters at Paradise Wildlife Park. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: A family enjoying World of Dinosaurs at Paradise Wildlife ParkA family enjoying World of Dinosaurs at Paradise Wildlife Park (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The T-Rex at World of Dinosaurs at Paradise Wildlife ParkThe T-Rex at World of Dinosaurs at Paradise Wildlife Park (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: A family with the T-Rex at World of Dinosaurs at Paradise Wildlife Park.A family with the T-Rex at World of Dinosaurs at Paradise Wildlife Park. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)