Nature/Wildlife/Zoos

Things To Do On Your Holiday In Sussex

Fishers Farm Park, Wisborough Green

A vast array of animal displays and demonstrations are on offer as well as a magic show and an adventure playground.

Web: http://www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk/

Drusillas Park, Alfriston

Widely regarded as the best small zoo in the country, and voted South East England's number one attraction, Drusillas has a wide variety of animals in naturalistic enclosures, including the famous Meerkats, a walk-though Bat enclosure, Petworld, Penguin Bay, Millennium Bugs, Squirrel Monkey Island and Lar Gibbons. Other attractions include the Toddlers Indoor Village and Stables, Monkey Kingdom, Explorers Lagoon, Zoolympics, Adventure Golf, Maasai Exhibition, Penguin Plunge, Wacky Workshop, Oasis Café and Explorers Restaurant. Disabled access throughout, and low-level viewing. For up-to-date entry prices information please visit the Drusillas website. www.drusillas.co.uk Tel: 01323 874100

Web: http://www.drusillas.co.uk

Ashdown Forest Llama Park

The Herd of llamas and alpacas was started in 1987. Over the years the numbers have increased and in 1995 what is now the Park was purchased, and opened to the public in 1996.

Web: http://www.llamapark.co.uk/

Blackberry Farm, Uckfield

Set over a vast 18 acres of beautiful countryside the farm has a great deal to offer the whole family making it an exciting day out! Feed the animals, egg collecting, play area, tea room etc.

Web: http://www.blackberry-farm.co.uk/

Coombes Farm Experience, Lancing

a fully working farm set in 1000 acres or 420 hectares within the beautiful South Downs in West Sussex.

Web: http://www.coombes.co.uk/

Heaven Farm, Uckfield

170 years of farming life in the heart of the Sussex Weald. You can walk through the park and along the waterside. The present buildings remain from the 1830’s. There is also a craft shop and organic farm shop.

Web: http://www.heavenfarm.co.uk/

Middle Farm, Lewes

A 625 acre working family farm. You can watch the cows being milked and other events with the farm animals. There is also a farm shop and a restaurant.

Web: http://www.middlefarm.com/

Paradise Park, Newhaven

a vast range of inspiring ideas for your garden and home. Our passion for plants is reflected in colourful and inspirational displays. Many plants are grown on our own nursery and we always have experts available to advise you on the right plant for your requirements. There is also award- winning heritage trail and gardens.

Web: http://www.paradisepark.co.uk/

Pulborough Brooks Nature Reserve, Pulborough

A superb nature reserve and trail with birdwatching hides and viewpoints, a visitor area with gift shop and a tearoom with terrace - not to mention the play area!

Web: http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/p/pulboroughbrooks/index.asp

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

A mosaic of habitats beside the sea with shingle, saltmarsh, sand dunes, rivers, pits, grazing marsh, reedbeds and farmland. Full of wildlife for you to discover.

Web: http://www.wildrye.info/

Brighton Sea Life Centre

An amazing Tropical Reef, home to two giant sea turtles, black-tipped reef sharks and its own shipwreck. As well as the spectacular views afforded by the walkthrough underwater tunnel, there are now extra viewing windows and even a walkway over the top of this impressive tank.

Web: http://www.visitsealife.com/Brighton/

Seven Sisters Sheep Centre, Eastbourne

Watch lambs being born, sheep being milked and cheese being made.

Web: http://www.sheepcentre.co.uk/

Tulleys Farm

A wonderful fruit and veg market, deli , bakery and restaurant as well as a children’s play area and animals to see and play with.

Web: http://www.tulleysfarm.com/

Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre, Arundel

The centre introduces people to the wonders of wetlands and their wildlife, and why it is so important to protect them.

Web: http://www.wwt.org.uk/

Blue Reef Aquarium, Hastings

Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings offers visitors a dazzling undersea safari through the oceans of the world.
From the hidden world of UK waters, Blue Reef transports visitors to the spectacular 'underwater gardens' of the Mediterranean and the stunning beauty of tropical waters - home to everything from seahorses and puffer fish to living corals and native sharks.
The centrepiece of the aquarium is the spectacular coral reef housed within a gigantic ocean display with its underwater walk-through tunnel.

Web: http://www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/