'What an eventful few hours this has been! After spending many days in storage with all the other giraffes, passing the time chatting and playing games, we were suddenly all loaded onto transporters to go to our new homes for 12 weeks ...'
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'After what seemed like quite a long journey I was left standing in unknown surroundings. I felt very alone. Where were all my giraffe friends? Were there any humans here?'
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'"Stand Tall," I said to myself, feeling a tear roll down my neck.'
'Then suddenly I was surrounded by friendly, welcoming people! They smiled at me, put their arms round my neck and posed for photographs with me. There was a lovely feeling of celebration. "Welcome!" they said, "Welcome to Clacton Factory Outlet, we're so glad to have you here."'
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'Ooh, now I know this is going to be a nexciting, fun-filled summer!'
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Nextra-terrestrial, the giraffe painted by Ingrid, is one of 30 large 2.5 metre high giraffes that are part of Stand Tall for Giraffes at Colchester Zoo. These giraffes are now situated in different locations around Colchester and Essex for 12 weeks, prior to going to Colchester Zoo for a final week, followed by a week at More London. Then they will all be auctioned to raise money for wildlife charity.
You can see more about Nextra-terrestrial on her very own blog which even has downloadable pictures to colour in!
