Drusillas Park

Drusillas Park

Enjoy a great family day out at one of the top tourist attractions in East Sussex. Drusillas is widely regarded as the best small zoo in the country and we’ve created an animal and child friendly, family environment where the focus is always on involvement.

It is the perfect getaway for families with children, whether you are looking for things to do in Sussex on your holidays, enjoying a weekend break or simply having a fun day out with the kids. So, get nose to nose with nature and experience the most memorable fun finding out day out you can possibly imagine.

Education at Drusillas

Enjoy the most fun and educational school trip in Sussex! Drusillas is a wonderful learning experience whether you are looking to bring a pre-school class for the first time, a primary group to develop a classroom topic or secondary or college students studying business or biology. Fun finding-out is what Drusillas does best!

Your Visit

Bring your class or year group to the educational Drusillas Zoo Park and experience a fun and interactive day out. All education sessions include creative teaching methods and hands on experience with a variety of animals. Learning sessions are accompanied by teacher packs containing background information, details of Drusillas animals and session outlines. From pre-school children through to BTEC and ‘A’ Level, Drusillas Park can provide curriculum linked sessions and resources for you and your students.

Drusillas Park also offers free adult ratios, a choice of two picnic areas, a simple booking procedure, plenty of space for coaches near to the entrance and opportunities to order goody bags.

Education Open Days

Drusillas Park holds open days for teachers and leaders who are interested in bringing groups of pupils and students to Drusillas, please contact the Zoo's Education Department for further details. 

Booking a Visit to the Zoo

To book an educational day out at the child friendly Drusillas Park in East Sussex, please telephone the Education Department.

Prices

For a full breakdown of costs please click on the 
following link: Education Prices.

Risk Assessments 

For a sample risk assessment please click here.

More information

Please click on the following links for further information about your school trip;

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Venue Category: 
Zoos / Wildlife Parks
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Activities provided: 
Animal Encounters
Arts and Crafts
Guided Tour
Playgrounds
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities: 
No
Curriculum: 
Art
Citizenship
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Science
Suitability: 
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Early Years (2-4)
Residential?: 
No
Locality: 
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Educational Experience: 
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Safety: 
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Fun Factor: 
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Value for Money: 
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Venue Address: 
Alfriston
East Sussex
BN26 5QS
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
01323 874100 Switchboard
01323 874117 Education

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