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Welcome to Giraffe About Town

Get ready to look up! Edinburgh Zoo is working with creative producers Wild in Art to present Giraffe About Town – a large-scale public art event in Edinburgh in the summer of 2022.

Designed to celebrate Edinburgh’s extraordinary heritage and cultural diversity, our giraffes will be displayed for two months in locations across the capital, highlighting iconic spots and hidden gems from Edinburgh Airport to Leith.

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23 September 2021

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Artists wanted to transform Edinburgh with Giraffe About Town
Edinburgh Zoo is calling for artist submissions for its Giraffe About Town sculpture trail, set to transform the streets of the capital in summer 2022. In partnership with Wild in Art, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (.... READ MORE

16 September 2021

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John Lewis sponsor first Giraffe About Town sculpture
John Lewis & Partners Edinburgh has been announced as the first sculpture sponsor of Giraffe About Town, a large-scale public art event taking to the streets of Edinburgh in Summer 2022 in support of wildlife conser.... READ MORE

26 August 2021

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Glenmorangie helps giraffes take over Edinburgh
In honour of the giraffe, its brand symbol, Glenmorangie is throwing its support behind a trail of towering giraffe sculptures taking over Edinburgh next summer. The Highland single malt Scotch whisky will be the official presenti.... READ MORE

22 June 2021

Art Trail
Why giraffes?
Choosing an iconic shape to decorate the city When choosing which sculpture shape for our Giraffe About Town trail, designed in partnership with Wild in Art, giraffes were the natural fit. At Edinburgh Zoo, we worked hard to b.... READ MORE

19 June 2021

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RZSS and the work we do
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has protected threatened species in Scotland and around the world for over 100 years. As a leading conservation charity, we connect people to nature and safeguard wildlife across .... READ MORE

17 June 2021

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Are you ready for a tall, tall trail?
Get ready to look up! Edinburgh Zoo is working with creative producers Wild in Art to present Giraffe About Town – a large-scale public art event in Edinburgh in the summer of 2022. The event will feature more than 40 sculpt.... READ MORE

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RZSS and Edinburgh Zoo

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has protected threatened species in Scotland and around the world for over 100 years.

As a leading conservation charity, we connect people to nature and safeguard wildlife across the globe.

At Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park, our diverse and dedicated teams care for almost 3,000 amazing animals and carry out cutting-edge science and research.

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About Wild in Art

Wild in Art is the leading producer of spectacular, mass-appeal public art events which connect businesses, artists, and communities through the power of creativity and innovation.

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Sponsorship is a fantastic way to support RZSS and Edinburgh Zoo whilst boosting your brand awareness and reputation amongst customers, stakeholders and supporters.

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