⭐ In 2025 we are celebrating our 100th birthday! ⭐ Explore our history here!
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Centenary Saturdays

PUBLISHED 16/04/25

Celebrate our 100th birthday with us!

As well as all our Zoo, Play, and Rides, you'll also find some added extras during Centenary Saturdays! So we've put together some info about what's happening to help you plan your day.

Centenary Saturdays will be taking place on 19th April, 17th May, 21st June, 26th July, and 20th September.

Vintage Car Show

Our friends from Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club will be displaying 30 beautiful, vintage cars. Come along and meet the owners, take photos, and see cars dating back to 1920s.

10am - Park Close: The Events Arena

10am - Park Close: Outside Explorer's Cafe

Live Brass Band

Enjoy the gorgeous sound of Sussex Brass Band in the Events Arena. Take a note of the performance times to not miss out:

12.30pm - 1.30pm

2.30pm - 3.30pm 

Keeper Talks

Our animal experts have prepared special keeper talks throughout the day, so come along and learn about some of our amazing animals:

12pm: Macaques

1pm: Lemurs

3.30pm: Otters

11.30am & 4pm: Penguins

Conservation Workshops

Our Education Team will be offering free conservation-themed activities for little ones, with an Easter card and a new plant friend to take home:

10.30am - 4pm: The Discovery Centre

Cream Teas &Treats

Indulge in a centenary sweet treat with our luxury cream tea boxes (just like Drusilla used to make) and selection of delicious 100-year themed cakes and biscuits. 

10am - Park Close: Explorer's Cafe

History Exhibition

Journey through 100 years of Drusillas magic, in our specially made history exhibition room. Explore our timeline and watch our 100-years video!

10am - Park Close: Events Arena

WIN a VIP Ticket Bundle!

PLUS if you share your Centenary Saturday pics and videos on social media and tag us @drusillaspark you'll be entered into our free prize draw to win:

4 x Drusillas Tickets

4 x SPARK Tickets

£40 of Food Vouchers

Limited-edition Lemur Plush Toy

 

Don't miss these once-in-a-century events to celebrate 100 years of Drusillas!

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