GoGoSafari has officially burst into life across Norwich and Norfolk with the installation of 51 magnificent animal sculptures – including rhinos, lions, giraffes, gorillas, and elephants, thanks to a team of volunteers, Longwater Construction and Rush Removals, over the weekend.
For ten weeks, the new trail will be inviting families, residents, and visitors alike to enjoy a fun safari adventure across the city and county.
The sculptures, designed by professional and amateur artists and sponsored by local businesses, will be located around the city centre, transforming everyday public spaces – including Millennium Plain, Norwich Cathedral, Tombland, London Street to name a few – into a vibrant, wild safari gallery in the heart of the city. Plus, the five ‘County 5’ sculptures invite people to explore the beauty of dot North Norfolk locations like Holkham Hall and Hunstanton.
And trotting alongside are over 60 smaller giraffes called “Mini Gs” created by schools and community groups hidden inside venues across the city.
For those who want to explore the trail, there’s Safari HQ in The Forum. Open daily from 10am–4pm, it’s the perfect starting point for every trailgoer, offering trail maps alongside a fantastic range of exclusive GoGoSafari merchandise, including activity books, pin badges, tote bags and water bottles. Visitors can also enjoy pop-up events and family activities, making it a one-stop shop for all the GoGoSafari fun.
“We’re so excited to be delivering another GoGo trail to Norwich and Norfolk, and to be bringing this wonderful herd of animals with us,” comments Senior Partnership and Project Manager Peter Marron. “The trail really wouldn’t be possible without the big hearts of the local business community, and together we’ve been able to create something that will give people something new to discover! We hope that by delivering a fun, family day out across the city that the trail will be enjoyed by explorers of all ages; while at the same time raising much-needed funds for Break.”
