Drusillas Park is a small 10-acre zoo near to Alfriston, in East Sussex, UK. Its exhibits are targeted towards children between 2 and 10 years old. It attracts between 350,000 and 370,000 visitors per year and is home to the first Hello Kitty-themed attraction in Europe.

What does Drusillas Park do?

First and foremost Drusillas is a zoo with a great range of exotic animals and an emphasis on education. ... All in all Drusillas is one of the best family days out in Sussex with plenty of children's activities to keep kids happy and entertained.

Why is it called Drusillas Park?

Drusillas Park started in 1925 as a small tea rooms when the late Captain Ann renovated a derelict farmhouse and named it after his first wife Drusilla. ... The age of the motor car had arrived and there was a growing demand for places in the countryside where motorists could take afternoon tea.

Is Drusillas Park ethical?

Today we are recognised as one of the very best small zoos in the UK and currently have some 800 animals and over 100 species. ... Our keepers and our management team work to high ethical standards to ensure Drusillas remains one of the best zoos in the country both for visitors and for our animals.

What type of Organisation is Drusillas?

Drusillas Park is a family-run business founded in 1925, when the late Captain Ann bought a derelict farm and 20 acres of land and opened the cottage to sell teas to passing motorists.

Do I have to wear a mask at Drusillas?

Do I need to bring a face covering to Drusillas? Although not a legal requirement we are encouraging visitors to wear face mask in indoor spaces.

Does Eastbourne have a zoo?

Widely regarded as the best small zoo in England, Drusillas Park near Eastbourne offers an opportunity to get nose to nose with hundreds of fascinating and entertaining creatures from monkeys to otters, to penguins and meerkats.

Does Brighton have a zoo?

The zoo gives you the chance to get face-to-face with hundreds of exotic animals including monkeys, meerkats, penguins and bats. ...

Does Chichester have a zoo?

Dunreyth Alpacas - Animal Collection / Zoo in Chichester, Chichester - Visit South East England.

Is drusillas good for adults?

Suitable for adults as well - Drusillas Park.

Is there lions at Drusillas?

Gentle Hearted Lions Fall in Love at Drusillas Park

These majestic monkeys are lion in name rather than heart – in fact they are naturally very timid and are named due to the silky golden hair which adorns their faces like a mane.

Can you take a picnic to drusillas?

Picnics. Picnics are permitted in designated areas only.

Is there giraffes at Drusillas?

They also really like the Meerkat section, which has a tunnel they can crawl through to get to the viewing area in the middle. They can also go inside the Giraffe periscope, to allow them to see as far as a giraffe, which is pretty cool.

What rides are at Drusillas?

• Rainforest Carousel.
• Hello Kitty Cars.
• Hello Kitty Hopper.
• Hello Kitty Tea Cups.
• Flying Cheetahs.
• The Hippopotobus.
• The Safari Express Train.

How do you spell drusillas?

Drusilla is an English female given name coming from the Roman Drusus which itself derived from the Greek drosos (dew). It has the meaning "fruitful" or "dewy-eyed".

Who killed Drusilla?

This was the first of the many tortures the sadistic Angelus visited upon Drusilla, slowly shattering her fragile psyche. After his initial stalkings, Angelus then proceeded to murder the entire family of Drusilla: her mother, uncle and two sisters.

What animals live in Brighton?

• White-letter Hairstreak. ...
• Elm Tree. ...
• Jersey Tiger. ...
• Peregrine Falcon. ...
• Silver-spotted Skipper. ...
• Wart-biter Bush-cricket. ...
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What is there to do in Brighton in February?

• Royal Pavilion. 8,204. Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks. ...
• The Lanes. 6,176. Neighbourhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks. ...
• British Airways i360. 4,043. ...
• Brighton Beach. 4,571. ...
• North Laine. 2,964. ...
• Brighton Palace Pier. 8,622. ...
• Undercliff Walk. 779. ...
• Devil's Dyke National Trust. 1,053.

Why did Devan name her daughter Drascilla?

“I was on YouTube and I just typed in 'unique names' and I saw Drusilla, and I decided to just change the letters up, and I fell in love with it.” Though no one else liked the name, Clegg still went with it. “Everyone in my family didn't like it, but now they love it because it suits her,” she said.

Where is Deavan Clegg now?

Deavan and Topher are still going strong today and they now have a shared YouTube channel as well as live in Los Angeles, California, together. “Deavan and Topher's relationship is absolutely amazing. Her children have really taken a huge liking to Topher,” an insider told Us Weekly in December 2020.