Embark on an Incredible Safari at Grand Arcade and the University of Cambridge Museum of Zoology this Summer!
Time to don your khakis, grab your binoculars and jump into your jeep for a safari adventure as Grand Arcade has been invaded by a herd of giant animals.
Take a walk on the wild side at BRICKLIVE Grand Safari, an exhibition running from 10 to 27 August, featuring 15 extraordinary creatures handcrafted entirely from tiny bricks.
A dream for any adventure-loving souls that have fantasised about spotting the Big 5 on a wildlife-studded savannah, this safari takes you on a global quest through four habitats: Wildlands, Snow and Ice, Ocean and Jungle.
Follow the BRICKLIVE Grand Safari Trail Map around the Grand Arcade to encounter awe-inspiring brick-built statues of endangered animals from across the world and then pop into the Museum of Zoology to see the real thing (or an animal close to it!).
Find out fascinating facts by reading the information cards accompanying each exotic visitor.
Come face-to-face with a fearsome Bengal tiger, a proud African lion, a mighty orangutan and a playful emperor penguin. Watch out for the giant panda munching a bamboo shoot, tiptoe quietly to catch a glimpse of the elusive snow leopard, witness the graceful dolphin mid-leap and look to Grand Arcade’s sky-lit roof to marvel at the vibrant macaws perched in a tree.
As you roam around the natural world, watch out for interactive photo opportunities. Transform yourself into an intrepid safari ranger by posing in the Selfie Zone or take the wheel of the 4×4 in the interactive BRICKLIVE Jeep created from a staggering 71,454 bricks.
Dr Roz Wade, from the University of Cambridge Museum of Zoology, said: “We are delighted to join the Grand Arcade on this amazing safari adventure. It’s so important that we increase our understanding of these wonderful animals and of the conservation issues that surround the natural world.”
BRICKLIVE’S Grand Safari trail is an immersive and fun way to educate young (and the not so young) on the theme of endangered animal species.
Each model is a true work of art; the Bengal tiger, bearing its razor-sharp teeth, is made from a mind-blowing 81,350 bricks and took 392 hours to build. Now, that’s patience!
This astounding exhibition has thrilled animal-lovers across the three continents of Asia, Europe and the Americas since its premiere in 2018, so don’t miss the chance to marvel at its magnificent brick-tastic creatures when it transforms Grand Arcade into a wildlife paradise.
Julie Kervadec, Grand Arcade Marketing Manager, said: “We are excited to be welcoming BRICKLIVE Grand Safari to the Grand Arcade this summer. It is important for us to create an immersive experience for our visitors, while raising awareness about endangered species.
“It is amazing to be able to partner with a renowned museum of Cambridge University whose valuable scientific content adds a fascinating educative element to the entertaining sculptures we will have on display.”
Plan a Grand Safari in Cambridge this summer; the thrill of the wild awaits!
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