Drusillas Park
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We had an excellent day at Drusillas - grandparents, parents and five children aged between 8 and 2. The interest starts just ahead of admission with things to do via the 'Zoolympics Challenge' and an 'Animal Spotter Book' for the little ones to stamp. Lots of interesting areas to interact with.
Once we had seen all the animals, including some I have never heard of before, the children were able to let off their energy in the play park and wet play areas. All very good, although a little crowded.
My only disappoint was the lack of watering points, with absolutely none in the general picnic area. Long walks to and fro on a very hot day.
Also, paying £3 each for the little ones to hunt for dinosaur remains with a small cheap toy as a reward was a bit far fetched, especially when they were asked to hide the bits they found afterwards. Even though they enjoyed the experience, it cost a lot for very little. Didn't attempt the Penguin Plunge as this was way too expensive for several children.
Thought the afternoon train driver was very polite, contentious and helpful.
Once we had seen all the animals, including some I have never heard of before, the children were able to let off their energy in the play park and wet play areas. All very good, although a little crowded.
My only disappoint was the lack of watering points, with absolutely none in the general picnic area. Long walks to and fro on a very hot day.
Also, paying £3 each for the little ones to hunt for dinosaur remains with a small cheap toy as a reward was a bit far fetched, especially when they were asked to hide the bits they found afterwards. Even though they enjoyed the experience, it cost a lot for very little. Didn't attempt the Penguin Plunge as this was way too expensive for several children.
Thought the afternoon train driver was very polite, contentious and helpful.
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Amazing place, if local get a membership it pays for itself. New rides are great for kids
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Yeah good for a day out especially if you make full use of the play bits after seeing the animals. A bit of a shame about the state/numbers of parakeets in the walk through enclosure these days, used to be a big part of the reason for going but in a bit of a sorry state now. Can be expensive if you don't have a voucher/get a group discount.
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Spent the day here on 18th June. We went as a family including my 6 year old grandchild. This is a lovely place where you can easily spend a good whole day. Lots of small animals to see. There are plenty of rides for children and adults and we managed to get onto all of them. My granddaughter absolutely loved Hello Kitty Secret Garden and as it was so hot it was perfect to spend the afternoon in the Get Wet water park. There is just so much for children and adults to do. Plenty of eating places as well as plenty of picnic areas for those who want to take their own food. Was impressed with how clean it all is and how friendly the staff are.
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Great day out for the family whatever the weather.
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This park advertises itself as a place for children, however it is far more than that. Anyone, any age would find this park absolutely fantastic.
It is wonderfully kept and maintained and has a huge variety of small animals and birds, from those you would keep as pets, to farm animals and many many other animals from around the world.
It i primarily geared up for children and has large fun areas for them, as well as all the animals to see, but it is equally as interesting and enjoyable for adults even if you do not have children with you.
It was a wonderful and fully worthwhile and enjoyable place to visit.
We would recommend it to anyone.
Fantastic. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
It is wonderfully kept and maintained and has a huge variety of small animals and birds, from those you would keep as pets, to farm animals and many many other animals from around the world.
It i primarily geared up for children and has large fun areas for them, as well as all the animals to see, but it is equally as interesting and enjoyable for adults even if you do not have children with you.
It was a wonderful and fully worthwhile and enjoyable place to visit.
We would recommend it to anyone.
Fantastic. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Get close up and personal to the Lemurs 🙈🙉🙊
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I used to visit here as a child so decided to take my 16 month old son. A great place for kids of all ages,loads of animals to see (some if never seen before) and a huge amount of play areas. My son is a little small for most of the play equipment but the children using it looked happy. The animals all looked in good condition and well looked after. Toilets were plentiful and clean. Restaurant was a little pricey but in line with other attractions, we were actually surprised by the excellent quality of the food and service as usually attractions lack good food,however this was excellent. My son enjoyed the rides in the hello kitty area and the train ride. The only thing that we found a little annoying was when buying our tickets were asked how old our son was them again asked for his date of birth, the way the woman spoke was a bit like she was accusing us of lying that our son was under 2. I do think it's a bit wrong to charge for kids under 5,makes an very expensive day out. The whole day cost us around £70 (entry for 2 adults,lunch and ice cream) which although affordable for us I do think is a lot, especially for a family of 4.
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Park is good. very bad food.
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A day trip to Drusillas Park was a birthday gift to my wonderful grand-daughter, as her interest & love of animals is inexhaustible. Even though she's only just 6, she's already decided she wants to be a vet. I booked the Meerkat encounter, although any of the listed encounters would have appealed to my grand-daughter. The start of the afternoon proved a great success - a visit to the kitchens were all the animals meals are prepared. She was absolutely fascinated to be told all about the animals diets, but the highlight was a chance to go into the big freezer that housed all the small whole frozen animals. Not for the squeamish, but a high point for an interested 6 year old! Then the zoo-keeper took us into the meerkat enclosure. She explained in detail all about the meerkat hierarchy, about their country of origin, their lifestyle and, most importantly, let my grand-daughter feed them. They climbed all over the excited little girl and she was utterly joyous!!! The whole experience of Drusillas Park was wonderful and one which we will remember for a long, long time.
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My Daughter bought me a "Penguin Feeding Voucher" for my Birthday which was a lovely surprise. The day was fantastic-my Husband and myself got to Drusillas early so we could look around the Park. Amazing place, the animals were all so interesting especially the tiny Monkeys and Lemurs.
Feeding the Penguins was a delight and I would recommend this experience. Not only was it fun, it was interesting to learn all about the Penguins from their Keeper Gabby and to see their 'boxes' or little houses they lived in.Gabby was very knowlegable and friendly and you could see how much she loved the Penguins.
I especially liked the Rock Hopper with the bright orangie/yellow coloured eyebrows.
Well worth a visit, so much to see and an amazing place for children with a little train that went round the park and an adventure playground which was amazing.
We also enjoyed hot dogs and burgers in one of the many restaurants/cafes!
Feeding the Penguins was a delight and I would recommend this experience. Not only was it fun, it was interesting to learn all about the Penguins from their Keeper Gabby and to see their 'boxes' or little houses they lived in.Gabby was very knowlegable and friendly and you could see how much she loved the Penguins.
I especially liked the Rock Hopper with the bright orangie/yellow coloured eyebrows.
Well worth a visit, so much to see and an amazing place for children with a little train that went round the park and an adventure playground which was amazing.
We also enjoyed hot dogs and burgers in one of the many restaurants/cafes!
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I took my grandchildren, ages ranging from 6 months to 11 years. Was quite expensive to get in and I was worried that it wouldn't be good value...however I was wrong! The weather was very kind to us. We started by going round the zoo. There were lots to see and lots of little interactive bits for the middle 2 grandchildren to do. We are in the cafe, not bad value and good quality food. The children then had a play in the park before going to the splash park. Before heading home we went into the hello kitty secret garden for the children to have a go on the rides. We all have an absolutely fabulous day and will defiantly go back.
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I cannot rate our day out at Drusillas highly enough. We've been a couple of times before and have always loved it - it's so interactive, fun and educational, that there's something for everyone (all ages) and you can't help but have an amazing time.
We splurged and treated my wild-life mad 6 year old daughter to an interactive experience with the meerkats. She ABSOLUTELY loved it (she said it was the best day of her life!) and meeting the keepers, seeing behind the scenes and going into the meerkat enclosure was an experience that will stay with her forever.
A top day out to one of the best family attractions in the UK.
We splurged and treated my wild-life mad 6 year old daughter to an interactive experience with the meerkats. She ABSOLUTELY loved it (she said it was the best day of her life!) and meeting the keepers, seeing behind the scenes and going into the meerkat enclosure was an experience that will stay with her forever.
A top day out to one of the best family attractions in the UK.
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This was a brilliant day out. Well laid out, lots to see and do. Very informative as well as being fun and interactive. The kids loved it. Food was great and plenty of choice. Brilliant play areas. I just wish we lived closer so that we could go more often.
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Gates open and park opens at 10am buy rides not til 11am which is really strange. Staff didn't seem ready for park opening at 10am. Play areas are superb and the zoo is brilliant for kids with lots of interesting animals to see. Rides are really for under 8's so please don't expect any white knuckle rides! Lovely day and will go back! Expensive entry but we used Tesco Clubcard points to pay which was brilliant value.
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I have been coming here for a while, and it has changed lots! Loads of great new rides and although it is ideal for young children, I still enjoyed it! The shops are great and the animals are all happy and well cared for. At most zoos the cages are too small, but at Drusilla's there was not one animal that looked sad or had a cage that was too small. I recommend it.
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Brilliant place. Kids love it. Animals are great
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First we had coffee in the Explorers Cafe, the chocolate muffins are the best I have tasted!
We then had a walk around the zoo (I had no idea how big this place is). The animals looked alert and engaged. Except the anteater which was taking a peaceful nap on its straw bed :) .
I liked the fact I didnt see any distressed animals, which I have at other zoos ... the zoo keepers obviously work hard.
I HATE people that bang on the glass. Can they not read the signs everywhere saying "do not bang on the glass"?!?!
Popped into the gift shops, staff in there are very attentive and helpful.
Back to the Explorers cafe for lunch which was again very nice and not badly priced.
I recommend the Hello Kitty Teacups, you can spin the centre which makes it go faster!
All in all a really good day out! We will return!
We then had a walk around the zoo (I had no idea how big this place is). The animals looked alert and engaged. Except the anteater which was taking a peaceful nap on its straw bed :) .
I liked the fact I didnt see any distressed animals, which I have at other zoos ... the zoo keepers obviously work hard.
I HATE people that bang on the glass. Can they not read the signs everywhere saying "do not bang on the glass"?!?!
Popped into the gift shops, staff in there are very attentive and helpful.
Back to the Explorers cafe for lunch which was again very nice and not badly priced.
I recommend the Hello Kitty Teacups, you can spin the centre which makes it go faster!
All in all a really good day out! We will return!
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This is a must for family's with children
Animals, rides and adventure park
There is something for all ages
Lots of rides for younger children and plenty of seats for the older generation
If it's a hot day take swim ware as the splash area is fun and great way to stay cool
Zoo is well informed with plenty for children to learn and hands on
Animals, rides and adventure park
There is something for all ages
Lots of rides for younger children and plenty of seats for the older generation
If it's a hot day take swim ware as the splash area is fun and great way to stay cool
Zoo is well informed with plenty for children to learn and hands on
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Very child friendly with lots of small cuddly type animals as well as lots of activity options available. However do not expect the big wild animals you need to go elsewhere for those. Food choices are also limited and although reasonable for the type of venue could prove costly for a large group, a picnic in the picnic area may be a better choice :-)
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Great day out, lots to do
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We visited during half term for our daughters 6th birthday , we also visited with our 3 year old daughter. We were in the park all day we started off at the new safari park which was a huge hit with my girls they went on time and time again on the cheetahs . We then walked over to hello kitty world which the girls loved the cars and the tea cups. My girls loved seeing all the animals and we also got to see the lama being fed. We finished the day at the huge park and splash park . Thank you drusillas for the best day out during half term we will be back .
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I was recommended to go here by my stepsister who had been before.
I came with stepsisters and all our kids there were probably 20 of us in total.
WOW i was so impressed with this place
I thought it was 10 times better than colchester zoo for the little ones.
Our kids are aged between 1 and 7 years old and so it was perfect for them.
You could tell everyone who works there really looks after the place. I was impressed by how clean the animal enclosures were and the public toilets they were spotless. The cafes and restraunts were also very clean. The playpark and water splash park was lovely too. I would certainly come back time and time again. The whole family didnt stop saying what a lovely day out it was.
Think all the kids made some happy memories that day.
Thankyou drusillas *****
I came with stepsisters and all our kids there were probably 20 of us in total.
WOW i was so impressed with this place
I thought it was 10 times better than colchester zoo for the little ones.
Our kids are aged between 1 and 7 years old and so it was perfect for them.
You could tell everyone who works there really looks after the place. I was impressed by how clean the animal enclosures were and the public toilets they were spotless. The cafes and restraunts were also very clean. The playpark and water splash park was lovely too. I would certainly come back time and time again. The whole family didnt stop saying what a lovely day out it was.
Think all the kids made some happy memories that day.
Thankyou drusillas *****
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Brilliant for my three and a half year old. Splash park is great and new rides. Expensive compared to many, but a wonderful day out. Great for up to eights really.
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What a fantastic place this is... if you are looking for a farm type experience with large indoor/outdoor play areas, then this is definitely for you... my son has Autism and cannot cope with large theme parks... rides whizzing around everywhere... Drusillas seemed to be on a slightly smaller scale, but nonetheless, truly worth a visit! There are a few of rides for the little ones to enjoy, aswell as a safari train that rides throughout the park. there is a huge water play area and large indoor/outdoor play areas. they had a number of animals including monkeys, camel, cows, pigs, large cats etc.. and every single member of staff we encountered was happy and helpful, which really says alot. There are plenty of toilets on site, all clean and parking was really easy. We will be heading back in a couple of months time. Thank you Drusillas for providing this amazing Park!
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