Drusillas Park
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My 2 little ones enjoyed and had a great day here. Lots to do and u could easily spend the day. Thomas train ride, hello kity car ride, zoo, big outdoor play area and many more. excellent food court and overall high quality playarea. Worth the money.
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We love Drusillas Park, there is so much on offer from one place and its beautifully presented.
Our 3 year old loves the zoo, the amazing play areas and Thomas the Tank Engine as well!
Our 7 year old spent the whole day smiling and getting stuck in as the 'keeper for the day'. It was his favourite birthday present ("better than the iPad!") and a wonderful experience for an animal loving boy.
Julie the keeper deserves a special mention and huge thanks as not only was she brilliant, fun and so knowledgable and interesting, but she constanty looked after our son, kept him safe and aware of animals and the environment.
The foods was quick, freshly cooked and tasted great!
The kids are already asking when we can go back!
Our 3 year old loves the zoo, the amazing play areas and Thomas the Tank Engine as well!
Our 7 year old spent the whole day smiling and getting stuck in as the 'keeper for the day'. It was his favourite birthday present ("better than the iPad!") and a wonderful experience for an animal loving boy.
Julie the keeper deserves a special mention and huge thanks as not only was she brilliant, fun and so knowledgable and interesting, but she constanty looked after our son, kept him safe and aware of animals and the environment.
The foods was quick, freshly cooked and tasted great!
The kids are already asking when we can go back!
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Our day started well when Guest Services sorted out my online booking error. Entirely my fault but they couldn't have been more helpful. I hadn't been to Drusillas for ages and was very impressed with the improvements they have made ... Starbucks coffee, Hello Kitty area, larger toilets in play area etc. everywhere was clean and tidy. For a warm day at the end of the Easter holidays it was surprisingly quiet and peaceful. Special mention for kayley in the bird feeding area who spent extra time with my teenage daughter (who has autism) and helped her to hand feed the birds. Highlight of our trip :) in fact all the staff were very polite and cheerful. Look out for the baby gibbon, adorable!!
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My kids love it here. They have got just right. Enough play areas for the kids. The animal areas are informative and just enough and accomodates all ages. Food is good.
Hello kitty world is superb. My daughter loves it so much
Hello kitty world is superb. My daughter loves it so much
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well laid out informative zoo trail with lots of different animals fills a couple of hours at least, then into picnic and cafe area, to give afternoon at play in either a younger kids area or a more adventurous climbing play area for older kids. Ages 2 to 10 will love it all, as they get older may not be so good. Good picnic area with drinks and simple fast food or a reasonable selection of fresh food including salad bar, jacket potatoes plus pizza, fish and chips as well as a Starbucks coffee bar. Well managed, well kept and well worth a visit
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I'm a bit of a theme park veteran now. Universal, Disney, Busch Gardens been to them all on both coasts as well. In Blighty most of our attraction parks are a bit poor cousin when you have experienced state of the art, multi million dollar attractions that operate in perpetual sunshine. Our daughter likes Chessington as much for the animals and zoo as for the rides and we go there a few times a year.
This holiday I took the 7 year old to Drusillas as we were already out that way. £35 for an adult and child, which wasn't too bad. Lots of animals mostly variants of monkeys. The bat enclosure had lots of bats flying around in a room where you stand to watch them. No glass screens here. The woman next to me screamed and ran out as one bold bat swooped towards her head like a demented seagull swooping on a bag of chips! Lots of the other animals literally close enough to touch. Not many staff around to advise people that poking there fingers through wire mesh to touch a monkey was possibly unwise.
10 plus kids on a large trampoline, a zip wire with a stirrup to put your foot into and and handle to hold-6ft + off the ground again with no staff supervision. Banana boat swings with older boys standing at each end getting close to looping the thing over. You get the drift.
I don't want to sound down on it. It was clean not too savagely expensive and she had a great day. Maybe I've just got used to thrills being sanitised and the health and safety first culture that pervades everything these days. Well, nearly everything. This place is straight out of my childhood in the 70's!
Man up, take some plasters, enjoy!
This holiday I took the 7 year old to Drusillas as we were already out that way. £35 for an adult and child, which wasn't too bad. Lots of animals mostly variants of monkeys. The bat enclosure had lots of bats flying around in a room where you stand to watch them. No glass screens here. The woman next to me screamed and ran out as one bold bat swooped towards her head like a demented seagull swooping on a bag of chips! Lots of the other animals literally close enough to touch. Not many staff around to advise people that poking there fingers through wire mesh to touch a monkey was possibly unwise.
10 plus kids on a large trampoline, a zip wire with a stirrup to put your foot into and and handle to hold-6ft + off the ground again with no staff supervision. Banana boat swings with older boys standing at each end getting close to looping the thing over. You get the drift.
I don't want to sound down on it. It was clean not too savagely expensive and she had a great day. Maybe I've just got used to thrills being sanitised and the health and safety first culture that pervades everything these days. Well, nearly everything. This place is straight out of my childhood in the 70's!
Man up, take some plasters, enjoy!
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I'll keep it succinct: Went with my family- me, other half, one teen, one 5 year old and a 1yr old; arrived early and virtually no queues anywhere, lots of different animals, great play area, better than expected food, and at an average of less than £4/person/hour great value.
Has been quite a few years since I last visited and can honestly say if was as good, if not better than before. Everyone had a good day and will go back.
Has been quite a few years since I last visited and can honestly say if was as good, if not better than before. Everyone had a good day and will go back.
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AS in my previous reviews,this trip was made possible by my wifes expertise at shopping at Tesco's! We are a family of 5,and had we paid at the gate,it would have cost us,just shy of £90..
Would I have paid this..Yes(with saving up for a couple of months!).
I have been coming here to this attraction since I was a kid myself,and going back with mine,is what I say others doing too.
The new attraction of the Hello Kitty section,has been very well laid out,its almost "Disney" like,in the cleanliness and positive attitude of staff manning these small rides.
Overall,a good day out,i'd bring a packed lunch,just to save a few pennies,but there are meals,which are similar in price with the likes of Harvestors,for kids meals.
One Brucie Bonus,is the Starbucks coffee now being served,but its a pity its not signposted better,as only found this hole in the wall coffee shop,on my exit.
Would I have paid this..Yes(with saving up for a couple of months!).
I have been coming here to this attraction since I was a kid myself,and going back with mine,is what I say others doing too.
The new attraction of the Hello Kitty section,has been very well laid out,its almost "Disney" like,in the cleanliness and positive attitude of staff manning these small rides.
Overall,a good day out,i'd bring a packed lunch,just to save a few pennies,but there are meals,which are similar in price with the likes of Harvestors,for kids meals.
One Brucie Bonus,is the Starbucks coffee now being served,but its a pity its not signposted better,as only found this hole in the wall coffee shop,on my exit.
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Had a membership for eighteen months today and my daughter loves it!
Easy parking, good food selection and even on a busy day the park copes well.
I've found every staff member I've encountered to be friendly and passionate.
Hope to continue visiting for many years to come.
Easy parking, good food selection and even on a busy day the park copes well.
I've found every staff member I've encountered to be friendly and passionate.
Hope to continue visiting for many years to come.
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Nice day out at the park. Entertainment for children with there being the Hello Kitty rides and house. Zoo is small but good animals in there. Although park small has good activities. 3-4 hours is sufficient time to view the hole park aswell as ride the attractions.
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Absolutely loved it. Kids enjoyed it too. There are tasks to do so keeps you going. You actually learn quite a lot as you go round. Kids never got bored, never complained once. The adventure playground is just....wow. Its huge. Only thing I will state is just watch your children carefully on one piece of equipment (tall tower with elastic strips in). My daughter had fallen down and it ripped her tooth out. First aid were called and were there in less then 30 seconds. But not the parks fault at all, just lots of children in there. Food was lovely, had jacket potato and was very good priced. Park was clean and there was always someone about if you needed to talk to someone. FOR ONCE the gift shop was not over priced, kids had got some good stuff in there for a good price. Will definitely go again and again
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From the minute you walk into the park there is something for everyone to do. There are animals, interactive areas, rides and play areas. I think that the prices are slightly expensive for the day tickets. But overall it's a great family day out
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I loved it a lot of animals even penguins it was very fun i liked the play area strongly recommended
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This was our third visit and each time it has been brilliant fun! It's a smallish zoo with all the facilities you could wish for. The keepers are really friendly, passionate and informative feeding time in particular is great! The kids are already asking about the next visit!! Very surprised at some of the negative comments posted - are you sure you were at the same zoo?
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I come here at least once a month in all seasons the facilities are clean and all the staff are friendly! The animals are very unique and the animal talks are well spoken even in the rain, a lot of enthusiasm! I would highly recommend coming to this zoo as its one I cannot forget!
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We recently went to Drusilla's with our daughter of 13 months. We had the best time and there was so much for her to do and look at. We would definitely recommend Drusilla's as a day out for even very young children.
The staff were so friendly and helpful.All of the animals looked so well cared for and all of the enclosures were spotless!
Thanks Drusilla's we'll definitely be back soon!!
The staff were so friendly and helpful.All of the animals looked so well cared for and all of the enclosures were spotless!
Thanks Drusilla's we'll definitely be back soon!!
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My granddaughter was absolutely enthralled seeing all of the amazing animals at the zoo. Watching the penguins being fed was a particular highlight! Also walking through the lemur enclosure and actually getting to see them up close was brilliant. There were lots of staff around to talk to you about the animals and heaps for the children to do in the play area. We had a good value meal at the Explorer's Cafe. All in all a great day out!
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Visiting friends over Easter break, they recommended a visit to this zoo as something my young son & daughter would enjoy. We have visited many zoos with the children and this one has come up trumps with my two - they loved it. I wish it was closer to home so we could visit more often. My daughter loved the raccoons, she keeps on about the fact they eat boiled eggs! The staff were so informative & their interaction with the children was superb. Such happy animals. My son loved the Thomas train too. Will definitely go back. What a great day out! Thank you
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What a wonderful time we all had at Drusillas Park with our Grandchildren ages 10yrs and 11yrs. They loved getting up close to the animals feeding them. They also like the area where the birds feed out your hands an sit on your head if you wish them too. The lemurs area is great to see them all jumping around. The best part for me (Nanny) was the Macaques and all monkeys they are so delightful to watch for hours they made us all laugh. The fun park was a great rest for me while the kids got on with enjoying their selves. Then dinner time lovely picnic area or hot food available. Would definitely be returning again soon. Thanks to all the pleasant helpful staff for making our visit special and all your hard work looking after the animals give yourselves a pat on the back. X
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We went drusilla during the Christmas period, both my boys enjoyed seeing santa and the reindeers, seeing all the lights at night was fantastic, all the animals looked really well looked after.
Would definitely recommend this place, as stated it's no ordinary zoo with animals, rides a massive play area and yummy food. Great day out
Would definitely recommend this place, as stated it's no ordinary zoo with animals, rides a massive play area and yummy food. Great day out
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Great fun for children, all the activities and exhibits and animals have been carefully selected to get children's attention and wonder. Playground and train ride also worth a visit. Food could be a bit better quality then that would merit 5 stars!
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Having heard good things about Drusillas Park and having read great reviews on trip advisor, we decided to give it a go, especially with the added attraction of Thomas and Friends ride, as we have a toddler with a birthday soon that loves him.
When we got there we were lucky as our son is quite two but couldn't believe the price for a child, when we got in we were however really impressed with what we found, our toddler was engaged from beginning to pretty much the end although Thomas was definitely the highlight of his day.
Pros, great for children, good play areas, easy access to most of the park.
Cons, price at entry, certain areas were not buggy friendly which especially as we also had our four week old was awkward as you can imagine.
The biggest highlight of the day was our toddler seeing Thomas and being able to have two rides on him throughout the day(I hasten to add you can have unlimited rides, however we limited them) and our biggest annoyance of the day was our four week old being denied access to the Thomas ride because he was asleep in his pram and also it was a windy day and we didn't want to take him out from underneath the cover unnecessarily, we asked if we could use the disabled area of the train as it wasn't going to be in use on this particular ride (we waited till last to get on) and was told no, meaning one of us had to wait behind! Not happy.
Other then the issue above we had a good day and would go back again, when our children are older.
When we got there we were lucky as our son is quite two but couldn't believe the price for a child, when we got in we were however really impressed with what we found, our toddler was engaged from beginning to pretty much the end although Thomas was definitely the highlight of his day.
Pros, great for children, good play areas, easy access to most of the park.
Cons, price at entry, certain areas were not buggy friendly which especially as we also had our four week old was awkward as you can imagine.
The biggest highlight of the day was our toddler seeing Thomas and being able to have two rides on him throughout the day(I hasten to add you can have unlimited rides, however we limited them) and our biggest annoyance of the day was our four week old being denied access to the Thomas ride because he was asleep in his pram and also it was a windy day and we didn't want to take him out from underneath the cover unnecessarily, we asked if we could use the disabled area of the train as it wasn't going to be in use on this particular ride (we waited till last to get on) and was told no, meaning one of us had to wait behind! Not happy.
Other then the issue above we had a good day and would go back again, when our children are older.
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We are family of 4 with 2 boys age 4 and 6 and we had so much fun at Drusillas Park last Sunday. Meeting loots of animals feeding parots ;)
After seeing all the animals playground was best thing to enjoy for boys.Play area is a must for children and Thomas train ride was good experience. The only sad moment was to live the Drusillas Park but we will be back soon to enjoy even more
After seeing all the animals playground was best thing to enjoy for boys.Play area is a must for children and Thomas train ride was good experience. The only sad moment was to live the Drusillas Park but we will be back soon to enjoy even more
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This is a fantastic place to take the kids especially the younger one i would say under 5 however the fact that once they are over two you have to pay an adults price for a child is ridiculous this is the only place i know that charges these prices for children. if you have more then one child it makes the day very expensive. I would think price need to be cut for children maybe to half the price of an adult would make more sense so that more familys can afford to go.
In regards to the park it is a great little zoo and you can have unlimited rides on the tea cups hello kitty and train ride
the play ground is amazing and weather permitted they have a little pool for the kids so take your swimming stuff
In regards to the park it is a great little zoo and you can have unlimited rides on the tea cups hello kitty and train ride
the play ground is amazing and weather permitted they have a little pool for the kids so take your swimming stuff
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Great place for a family day out lots of activitys for children to do loads of animals to see and learn about I personally done zoo keeper for the day was great fun recommend it for any age or abilty got to feed and handle the animals and see how there treated feed and looked after the zoo keepers are a very passionate team who care for there animals and visitors
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