Edinburgh Zoo launched a spectacular Lego exhibition at the weekend - featuring over 25 life-sized animal sculptures for visitors to find as they explore the zoo.
The Bricklive Zoo Safari exhibition will run until Wednesday, July 31, where guests can view the impressive models located across the site. The unique art trail features some very large models, from a Bengal tiger, giant panda, elephant and a pride of lions - to smaller animals including rockhopper penguins and macaws. Eagle eyed visitors will also be able to spot a special novelty creature hidden amongst the bushes.
Lindsay Ross, events and experiences manager at Edinburgh Zoo, said, “We are so excited about Edinburgh Zoo’s Brick Safari. Bricklive have put together an amazing exhibit with some incredible sculptures of animals most of us are unlikely to see close-up in our lifetime – it will be a great addition to what is already a brilliant day out at the zoo.”
More than 1.5 million Lego bricks were used to create the life-sized models - with the sculptures taking hundreds of hours to build - the African Elephant took a team of five 1,600 hours to complete.
Guests can find an info board near each model which states the number of bricks used and the build time. There is one model however which is kept a secret - and visitors can guess the number of bricks used for the chance to win a platinum animal adoption - read on to learn more.
Here are 14 pictures of Bricklive Safari exhibition at Edinburgh Zoo.
9. Octopus
Built from 28,283 bricks, the model octopus weighs a staggering 148kg - nearly fifteen times more than a real adult octopus Photo: NW
10. Giant Panda
Hundreds were sad to see adorable Pandas Yang Guang and Tian Tian leave the zoo last year after a 13-year stay. But one panda, albeit a Lego one, can be seen at the zoo until July 31. Built from 62,531 bricks, this sculpture took five builders 206 hours to make Photo: NW
11. Orangutan
This cheeky chappy, who weighs 212kg can be spotted close to the entrance of the zoo. The model took four builders 180 hours to complete Photo: NW
12. Zebra
This Zebra sculpture has found a lovely spot where it can enjoy the beautiful plants and trees at the zoo. The model took 250 hours to build and 29,608 bricks were used to make this incredible artwork Photo: NW