Drusillas Park
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Haven't been since my son was 3 , he is now 21! Was looking after my nephew who is 8 and decided to take him today.
I thought it was expensive for the 3 of us (£51) BUT to be honest it was worth the money.
So much for kids to do as you go around.
You can pick up for free an animal spotter book, which you stamp each time you see that animal, also a free zoolympics challenge record book.
These were great and kept him entertained.
Gift shop was reasonable priced, as was the restaurants.
Food was nice.
Glad we went when it was quiet don't think I could cope in peak season.
Saw a few animals being fed which was great.
Excellent day out , if you have small children I would if you could afford it , their annual pass as I feel it is worth the money.
I thought it was expensive for the 3 of us (£51) BUT to be honest it was worth the money.
So much for kids to do as you go around.
You can pick up for free an animal spotter book, which you stamp each time you see that animal, also a free zoolympics challenge record book.
These were great and kept him entertained.
Gift shop was reasonable priced, as was the restaurants.
Food was nice.
Glad we went when it was quiet don't think I could cope in peak season.
Saw a few animals being fed which was great.
Excellent day out , if you have small children I would if you could afford it , their annual pass as I feel it is worth the money.
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Well it was my treat for the nephews and nieces and great nieces and nephews and it was a hit. Our ages were 4-64 and we all loved it. I was very impressed with the animal enclosures which were all clean and fresh and had real vegetation. Roomy and appropriate. There are tons of see/touch exhibits which the kids and adults alike enjoyed! The food was fast but very good and the playground was a real hit to let off steam (for the 64 year old-ha ha). We will be going back in the Summer for sure.
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When I arrived, I was greeted punctually, and very warmly welcomed- a great start to the day. I got to work with a widely varied group of animals, and was included in talks and feeding the animals on timetable. I was also allowed to mix food for two of the animals and my keeper told me a smile hadn't left my face all day. I highly recommend this outing!
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We went to Drusillas Park many years ago and thought we would give it another go.
I'm glad we did.
Lots of animals to see although to be fair most are from the monkey family but nonetheless great to watch. Especially, when they are feeding and pulling crickets apart and eating them. Kept us amused for ages.
Loved the trivia as you walk around the park.
We were very lucky when we were there that it was very quiet and a times thought we were the only ones in there.
The outdoor play area is huge and you could easily spend a few hours playing on there.
Nice soft ball play area again could keep your little ones occupied for a while.
When we visited the train wasn't working but maybe next time.
I considered buying the annual pass but forgot all about it until I got home and to take advantage of using that ticket off the price of the annual ticket it's needs to be done on the day.
I would definitely recommend Drusillas Park.
I'm glad we did.
Lots of animals to see although to be fair most are from the monkey family but nonetheless great to watch. Especially, when they are feeding and pulling crickets apart and eating them. Kept us amused for ages.
Loved the trivia as you walk around the park.
We were very lucky when we were there that it was very quiet and a times thought we were the only ones in there.
The outdoor play area is huge and you could easily spend a few hours playing on there.
Nice soft ball play area again could keep your little ones occupied for a while.
When we visited the train wasn't working but maybe next time.
I considered buying the annual pass but forgot all about it until I got home and to take advantage of using that ticket off the price of the annual ticket it's needs to be done on the day.
I would definitely recommend Drusillas Park.
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This was my Christmas present from my partner. I had the most amazing day, I enjoyed every second of it. The keeper I was assigned to, Julie was lovely. I spent a packed 5 & a half hours & got up close to so many wonderful creatures. I would love to do it again some day.
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I love Drusillas and have done for the last few years since my grandson was one year old. It is the perfect place to take him and he loves going! There is so much for him to do and it is such a safe place for him to be able to roam a little, within my sight obviously.
The animals seem very well looked after and the staff are very professional and kind.
There are a great selection of different animals for the children to see through enclosed and open areas. You can pay extra to have the children feed the animals with the keepers.
There are a lot of outdoor play areas suitable for toddlers through to older children. The weather does need to be fair though in order to make use of them.
There is an indoor play area where the children can climb, shoot foam balls, slide etc. There is also a smaller inside area for toddlers.
The food at the cafeteria is of a high quality and have a wide selection and for the adults there is a starbucks offering coffees.
Thomas the tank engine ride travels round the park and the children love riding the train.
There is a swimming pool for nicer days which is shallow and has a few items to entertain them whilst they are in the pool.
If you want to bring your own food there is an outdoor picnic area.
Well worth the money and if you are going to be coming back often consider the annual pass.
The animals seem very well looked after and the staff are very professional and kind.
There are a great selection of different animals for the children to see through enclosed and open areas. You can pay extra to have the children feed the animals with the keepers.
There are a lot of outdoor play areas suitable for toddlers through to older children. The weather does need to be fair though in order to make use of them.
There is an indoor play area where the children can climb, shoot foam balls, slide etc. There is also a smaller inside area for toddlers.
The food at the cafeteria is of a high quality and have a wide selection and for the adults there is a starbucks offering coffees.
Thomas the tank engine ride travels round the park and the children love riding the train.
There is a swimming pool for nicer days which is shallow and has a few items to entertain them whilst they are in the pool.
If you want to bring your own food there is an outdoor picnic area.
Well worth the money and if you are going to be coming back often consider the annual pass.
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We went with my son who is 2.5 years old and had a GREAT, very full day, good rides, lots of animals - well looked after, lots to do, great indoor area and outdoor play areas. Would definately go again as a treat! Came home shattered!
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What a wonderful day we had at Drusillas! Though it was a bit grey and rainey there were attractions galore and the zoo elements was very well set up so that there are sheltered areas where you can experience the animals and still keep relativly dry!. There was a fantastic variety of animals, more than the usual nature park and information about the aniamals was great for the kids to learn about their different environments and conservation plans. The play zones were great as we have an 8 year old and four years old, after the wonderful Hello Kitty world and Thomas train rides there was a huge outdoor play area and then the indoor Amazon Adventrue where the kids easily spent a good hour!! Coffees and cakes were very nice and the food was very pleasent too, costs were actualy pretty normal for a day out, so go along execting to pay around £4 for kids and more for adults, but there is lots of choice and good sized meals. I would say that a day out here comes highly recommened!
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We came here to day to the park from Medway today came with my little ones 8 and 7 first thing the park is very clean and tidy the staff where very helpful and polite at all times my two like the guy on the hello kitty cars my son asked if he could go on again the guy said no problem kept asking the guy to make it go faster we had the day there in the park the zoo was again very clean and tidy the animals looked happy and well fed .The guy on the train ride was very polite and helpful the only thing I would say about the park I felt was let down by the cost of the food in the park I guess it's not any more expensive than other parks but when you have paid £53 to get in to the park then to be charged £18 for three meals seems a lot to me then you pay for some of the other things in the park could be very expensive for some people on a budget ref to the cost of food I would say take your own food and drinks with you to keep the cost of the day down love mr cheeky in Kent x
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Not only did I used to visit here when I was younger, I now bring my son and my step daughter every couple of months :) we absolutely love it here. The character events through the year are fantastic. In 2015 we met Peppa and George, Fireman Sam and Scooby Doo. My son is the biggest fireman Sam fan in the world so was in absolute amazement when we met him :) I generally steer clear of the zoo and just use the park for the amusements etc. There is so much for the kids to do and they always leave absolutely shattered from all the excitement! Try to take a picnic as the food is expensive as most family attractions are, and make sure you book online or wait for special offer tickets as the prices at the gate are expensive. We love coming here and will continue to do so for many years to come :)
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On the whole are experience at Drusilla's Park was very good especially seeing the look on my grandson's face when he saw Thomas the Tank engine go around the park.
The enclosure for the animals are very well thought out as even my grandson could see all of the exhibts
The only let down for us was the food as it was terrible, my son and husband had a jacket potato with a topping of coronation chicken which was stone cold so it made the whole dish unedible. I had fish and chips, nice chips but the fish was horrible, and all the dishes were expensive. I am sure we will visit again but we won't eat here.
The enclosure for the animals are very well thought out as even my grandson could see all of the exhibts
The only let down for us was the food as it was terrible, my son and husband had a jacket potato with a topping of coronation chicken which was stone cold so it made the whole dish unedible. I had fish and chips, nice chips but the fish was horrible, and all the dishes were expensive. I am sure we will visit again but we won't eat here.
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We went to drusillas park on Monday, we had a great time with the kids lots to see and do plenty enough to make a great day out, really friendly staff, we were also lucky enough to meet the owners of the park, smashing people really pleasant. It's a day out we strongly recommend ,we will definitely be visiting again .v/m and the rug rats.
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For the last 13 years we have been taking our grandchildren regularly to Drusillas zoo, and as we had annual membership cards sometimes we would go twice in a week! in that time it has never failed to give us pleasure and we have so many photographs and memories of the grandchildren from being in a pushchair looking at the animals to learning to walk around the paths, testing their reading on the info boards etc. we have visited in all weathers, and sometimes when we expected to only spend the morning there we have been almost the last people to leave!
The amount of animals of different species always amazes, they always appear to be in excellent condition. The various play areas are well thought out and safe, alas the grandchildren are now more interested in theme parks and rides, but I have no doubt that one or twice through the summer my husband and I will be walking around the zoo seeing the new animals and features. Well done Drusillas and thanks for the memories
The amount of animals of different species always amazes, they always appear to be in excellent condition. The various play areas are well thought out and safe, alas the grandchildren are now more interested in theme parks and rides, but I have no doubt that one or twice through the summer my husband and I will be walking around the zoo seeing the new animals and features. Well done Drusillas and thanks for the memories
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The zoo houses a lot of different animals and has a great play park for children. It's larger than you might expect and can take a while to go around though the surprising animals make it worth while. The animals seem to be kept in good condition which is important. Would recommended. The food isn't too bad either, fast food style.
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Visited here twice in the past two months. My 15 month old loves it. There is a really good variety of small and medium sized animals to see and it's well laid out. My daughter really loves the monkeys in particular. The Thomas train ride and Hello Kitty rides are all included in the price, as well as the soft play and outdoor play areas. We visited most recently mid-week in January and with online tickets on their 'discount days' it was £23 for me and my husband, and my daughter was free. In total we were here over 4 hours so I think that represented good value. On other days it will be more expensive though. Have always found the staff to be friendly and helpful. Slight niggles:
1) Queues for the huskies at the Winter Wonderland back in December were too long and we had to miss it, as couldn't think of any way of entertaining a 15 month old for 45 minutes whilst we waited.
2) The café's during the Winter Wonderland experience was rammed at lunchtime. I think they need to consider having an extra food outlet open at peak times.
2) The over-priced Starbucks drinks in the main café. (And lets be honest, we all know Starbucks tea tastes like dishwasher water anyway. ;) )
Overall though these are niggles in what has otherwise each time been a great day out.
1) Queues for the huskies at the Winter Wonderland back in December were too long and we had to miss it, as couldn't think of any way of entertaining a 15 month old for 45 minutes whilst we waited.
2) The café's during the Winter Wonderland experience was rammed at lunchtime. I think they need to consider having an extra food outlet open at peak times.
2) The over-priced Starbucks drinks in the main café. (And lets be honest, we all know Starbucks tea tastes like dishwasher water anyway. ;) )
Overall though these are niggles in what has otherwise each time been a great day out.
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We come to Drusillas at least once a month which is a 40 mile round trip but it is absolutely worth it, it has everything you could possibly want for a day out for kids. We visited on the 20th December to see Santa and see all the extra things that had been put on and it was a great day, Santa was brilliant and it was all so well organised. My daughter who is 3, loves the park and I cannot fault the staff and the facilities. I have also enjoy that it is educational as well as lots of fun, my daughter has a great interest in animals, different species as well as habitat etc. Throughly recommend if you are local or just visiting. We cannot wait to visit the new splash pad in the summer! Thank you Drusillas!
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Great family day out
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Lovely place to take children for the day
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(Translated by Google) We were in the area and went to do something with the girls. My daughters don't like traditional zoos very much, but this one overcame them. In addition to animals in semi-freedom, it had an area of attractions, and a playground. 100% recommended with children
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Estabamos en la zona y fuimos por hacer algo con las niñas. A mis hijas no les gustan mucho los zoos tradicionales pero este les superencantó. Además de animales en semilibertad, tenia zona de atracciones, y zona de juegos. 100% recomendado con niños
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Estabamos en la zona y fuimos por hacer algo con las niñas. A mis hijas no les gustan mucho los zoos tradicionales pero este les superencantó. Además de animales en semilibertad, tenia zona de atracciones, y zona de juegos. 100% recomendado con niños
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Fantastic place for the family, so much to do for the children. The huge playpark is always a favourite for the kids. Maybe when they're older they'll take notice of all the animals too :) Food is good, entry prices can be pretty steep for a family but the yearly pass is well worth it if you plan to visit regularly. Love it.
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Lovely place. Very clean and tidy well laid out so you don't miss anything, very interesting animals. Very impressed with the hygiene after handling the animals plenty of hand washing facilities and reminders. Cafe/ restaurant was very good value food was very nice and a good choice and again very clean and tidy. Staff very helpful and friendly. We would recommend and will be visiting again. Thanks for a great day out
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Fantastic days out to be had here, rain or shine, there's always something to entertain the kids and adults.
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really nice zoo
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Fab family day out. Brilliant animals, some lovely rides and an excellent playground.
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Good fun for a 6 year old and a 12 year old both boys. Enough activities to keep both busy.
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