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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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Primary students with wee giraffe sculpture

31 March 2022

Schools
Edinburgh Zoo’s Wee Herd arrive at schools across the city
This week the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) began delivering their Wee Herd of blank four-foot-tall giraffe sculptures to city schools as part of Edinburgh Zoo’s Giraffe About Town school programme, sponsored by E.... READ MORE
Paul Reynolds with Hoops the giraffe sculpture

30 March 2022

Sponsors
A flipping good sponsor for Giraffe About Town!
Stack & Still are the latest to join Edinburgh’s tall trail this summer! As one of the UK’s largest pancake houses in locations across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Livingston, Stack & Still are the place to go whether you.... READ MORE

23 March 2022

Artists
First paintbrush hits sculpture for upcoming city-wide Giraffe About Town trail
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has shared pictures of artist David Fleck painting the first sculpture in preparation for Edinburgh Zoo’s upcoming Giraffe About Town trail.   Sponsored by the trail’s official medi.... READ MORE
Lord Provost with Hoops the giraffe sculpture

20 March 2022

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Edinburgh Council get involved with Giraffe About Town!
The City of Edinburgh Council are thrilled to be part of Edinburgh Zoo’s public art trail event, which is coming to Edinburgh this July! Scotland’s Capital city is widely regarded as one of the best and most beautiful citie.... READ MORE

18 March 2022

Art Trail
Over 40 giraffes arrive at Ocean Terminal in preparation for city trail
Over 40 eight-foot-tall giraffe sculptures were welcomed by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) at Ocean Terminal yesterday (17 March) ahead of Edinburgh Zoo’s upcoming Giraffe About Town trail.   In partnership.... READ MORE

11 March 2022

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Printwell go head and shoulders above for wildlife conservation
Printwell, a high-quality print company based in Airdrie, has joined the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo as printing partner for the Giraffe About Town trail.  With four months to go, the public .... READ MORE
Eon seniopr staff with penguins at Edinburgh Zoo

5 March 2022

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Another sponsor is E-ON board for Giraffe About Town!
E.ON are the latest company to sponsor a giraffe sculpture as part of Edinburgh Zoo’s large scale public art trail. E.ON is a leading company who supply renewable electricity to homes and eligible businesses. It provides smar.... READ MORE

18 February 2022

Sponsors
A huge micro-WAVE to our latest sponsor!
McIntosh of Strathmore is a well-known ready meal business who offer traditional favourites with a delicious modern twist. The company source locally where they can and make sure every meal is served to a high standard. Owned a.... READ MORE

16 February 2022

Sponsors
Another giraffe sculpture finds a home!
Cala Homes join the herd to become a sponsor for Giraffe About Town! Headquartered in Edinburgh, Cala Homes is an award-winning housebuilder who is passionate about finding clients their dream home and delivering exceptional se.... READ MORE
OMNi staff with Hoops the giraffe sculpture

10 February 2022

Sponsors
A warm OMN-hey to our latest sculpture sponsor
Edinburgh Zoo have partnered with OMNi as they are sponsoring a giraffe sculpture to be part of this year’s large-scale public art trail! OMNi is a premier leisure and entertainment destination which is situated in the heart .... READ MORE
Giraffe About Town School programme launch at Corstorphine Primary with p3b students Elouise, Holly, Jack and Kayal

8 February 2022

Schools
Edinburgh schools asked to stick their neck out for wildlife conservation
Schools across Edinburgh are being asked to get creative in support of wildlife conservation with the launch of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Giraffe About Town school programme, sponsored by Essential Edinbu.... READ MORE
Sidey with giraffe sculpture, Hoops

6 February 2022

Sponsors
Sidey secure a SPOT in Giraffe About Town!
Sidey join the herd as sponsors for the large-scale public art trail which is coming to Edinburgh in just FOUR MONTHS! Since 1932, Sidey have been a market leader in the manufacture, supply, and installation of high-quality pro.... READ MORE

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RZSS staff at Ocean Terminal with giraffe sculptures
David Fleck painting a giraffe sculpture
Pupils from James Gillespie school with wee giraffe sculpture
Hoops, the giraffe sculpture at Arthurs Seat
David Field at sponsor activation event in the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel

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Presenting Partner

The Glenmorangie Company

Supporting Partner

CityFibre

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Essential Edinburgh

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City of Edinburgh Council

Eastern logo

Eastern Exhibition & Display

Edinburgh Evening News

Flock Creative

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Forth 1

Forever Edinburgh

Lothian

Ocean Terminal logo

Ocean Terminal

Printwell logo

Printwell Colour Printers

Purdie Worldwide logo

Purdie Worldwide

The Scotsman

Sculpture Sponsor

Ashwood Scotland

Blyth & Blyth

Burges Salmon

The Cairngorm Capital Foundation Logo

Cairngorm Capital Foundation

CALA Homes Logo

Cala Homes

Eden Locke

E.ON

ESPC

Expert Sleepers Ltd

Fountain Park logo

Fountain Park

Fujitsu logo

Fujitsu

Handelsbanken logo

Handelsbanken

Highland Wildlife Park logo

Highland Wildlife Park

John Lewis & Partners

McIntosh of Strathmore

Merchiston School Logo

Merchiston Castle School

Mitie logo

Mitie

OMNi

People's Postcode Lottery logo

People’s Postcode Lottery

Ray Hole Architects logo

Ray Hole Architects

Restaurant Associates logo

Restaurant Associates

Sidey

S. Luca Dairy Ice Cream

Stack & Still logo

Stack & Still

The Little Parlour logo

The Little Parlour

Uber Eats logo

Uber Eats

Walter Scott & Partners Limited

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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Sponsor a giraffe

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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