In celebration of World Safari Day, schools across the county are set to welcome some towering new classmates. 

More than 60 giraffe sculptures will arrive this week, ready for students to unleash their creativity as part of the GoGoSafari art trail. 

These affectionately named Mini Gs will join the larger giraffes, elephants, rhinos, lions and gorillas that will be arriving next June, forming a trail of their own across Norwich. 

But before the Mini Gs can be set free across the city, they need to be decorated. 

One of the schools participating is the Clare School, a complex needs school based in Norwich. 

The school’s Mini G was donated by local events company Production Bureau. 

Children and staff from Clare School in Norwich receive their Mini G from the Go Go Safari Team and Hamiltons. Peter Marron, Rebecca Wcks, Sam Langlois, Jay WillettChildren and staff from Clare School in Norwich receive their Mini G from the Go Go Safari Team and Hamiltons. Peter Marron, Rebecca Wcks, Sam Langlois, Jay Willett (Image: Sonya Duncan)

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Headteacher Rebecca Wicks said: "We are absolutely thrilled to join GoGoSafari for the first time, thanks to the kind support of Production Bureau.  

“This incredible opportunity allows every child, regardless of their disability, to contribute to decorating our Mini G.  

“It’s a chance for us to showcase what our amazing students can achieve and seeing their work displayed in the city will be a really proud moment for them.” 

Aimed to inspire creativity, imagination, nurture confidence and improve the artistic skills in those involved, the 65 Mini Gs will be carefully transported to their new homes by local removal firm Hamiltons. 

Michael Sawyer, managing director, said: "We’re looking forward to making sure the Mini Gs arrive safely at their new homes."

The art trail is being delivered by local charity Break which supports young people growing up in care. 

With just a small handful of Mini Gs remaining, this is the final chance for schools and community groups to be part of this exciting safari adventure.  

  • Secure your spot before they’re gone for good by emailing fundraising@break-charity.org

Children and staff from Clare School in Norwich receive their Mini G from the Go Go Safari Team and Hamiltons.George and Harry with their headteacher Rebecca Wicks and Peter Marron Children and staff from Clare School in Norwich receive their Mini G from the Go Go Safari Team and Hamiltons.George and Harry with their headteacher Rebecca Wicks and Peter Marron (Image: Sonya Duncan)

Could your business give a Mini G a home?  

Thanks to GoGoSafari's partner, the Norwich Business Improvement District, 15 businesses in the city have a chance to host some of these charming sculptures during the trail.  

To get involved, businesses need a shopfront or window visible outside opening hours and a willingness to transform their display into a creative celebration of the trail.  

  • Visit norwichbid.co.uk/project/gogosafari/ to register before December 6.