Eastbourne zoo welcomes donation of ‘mountains of veg’

Drusillas Park, just off the A27 in Alfriston, says keepers have been ‘busily sorting their way through a mammoth surprise veg donation’ from Sainsbury’s in Hampden Park.

The special delivery was made up of ‘leftover and perfectly good’ Christmas vegetables and keepers say they have been overwhelmed by Sainsbury’s generosity.

Zoo animal manager Mark Kenward, said, “What a wonderful gesture from Sainsbury’s. Waste is such an important global issue right now so to see a leading supermarket taking it so seriously and donating rather than wasting good food is really wonderful.

“We always strive to have as little waste as possible and being an environmentally friendly business is really important to us. We were just thrilled to see another local business taking the same stance on waste as we do.”

The donation included all ‘manner of veggies’ and the animals even got their Christmas sprouts.

Mark said, “We were so overwhelmed with this generous gift and it is so greatly appreciated – we are currently closed to the public so any support and help is just wonderful.”

Drusillas Park is currently closed but will be open daily from 10am once lockdown is lifted.