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Drusillas Park

📍 Polegate, South East

★4.6(6,028 Google reviews)👶All ages

Drusillas Park combines hundreds of exotic animals in spacious enclosures with Go Wild and Get Wet adventure play zones, family rides, soft play, and SPARK — the UK's largest interactive immersive play experience. Keeper talks included.

✓ SPARK immersive play✓ Exotic animals✓ Go Wild adventure zone✓ Keeper talks✓ Book online discount

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with children aged three to twelve who want a full day combining unique animals with adventure play. The SPARK immersive experience and Go Wild zone ensure wet-weather resilience. Book tickets online for a meaningful discount. Bring your own food if budget is a consideration — the cafe is expensive for what you get.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book tickets online in advance for a significant discount over gate prices
⏰Visit the birds early when they are hungry enough to feed from hand-held nectar sticks
🎟️Bring your own food to avoid high cafe prices — picnic areas are available
🚗Allow five or more hours to cover animals, SPARK, and the adventure play zones

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.6
★★★★★

6,028 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

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Tracey-Anne Medland

a month ago

★★★★★

“I have been going to Drusillas for over 30 years seeing it grow to one of the best animal parks around. Staff are friendly. Food is really good. Two places to eat the restaurant does lovely food but is a little more expensive but great if it’s a real treat and nice if the weather is raining or cold, the fast food cafe by the play park is really well priced £8.50 for child’s meal and think I only paid £32 for three adult meals. Make sure you get to the birds when they open or they will be too full to feed from the nectar. Nectar cost £1.50 Book the experience for between 11.30am or 12noon but feed the birds first they are just past it. Animals and the best part. I love the squirrel monkeys.,Enjoy your day.,”

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Joanna Main

6 months ago

★★★★★

“Went on a group home education booking, which made it affordable. Spent about 5 hours here with 4 children ranging from 3-12yrs and they all had a fantastic time. This was in spite of the fact it was pouring when we got there. There are things to do when its raining, which was a relief. The time spent in the Discovery room was excellent, the leader was brilliant with the children.”

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Graham Macleod

a month ago

★★★★★

“Great for four year olds, but a lot of fun for grown ups too. The animals on show are fascinating and they have spacious, comfortable enclosures. Entry price is steep, but it's a full days adventure.”

💬 What parents mention

Wide variety of animals and activitiesSPARK and adventure zones suit bad weatherFull-day entertainment value

Overview

Drusillas Park in East Sussex houses exotic animals across naturalistic enclosures, with keeper talks and animal encounters built into the day. Adventure zones include Go Wild outdoor play and Get Wet water play. SPARK uses interactive technology across a large indoor space. Family rides, soft play, and conservation displays fill the gaps. The restaurant and a more casual eating area both operate on site.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00

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