Nextra-terrestrial Giraffe Party at Clacton Factory Outlet Shopping Centre!

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Nextra-terrestrial giraffe party at Clacton Outlet

Yesterday was Nextra-terrestrial the giraffe sculpture's last day at Clacton Outlet - and what a party the giraffes had last night! The giraffe characters painted on Nextra-terrestrial's sides came to life and danced, sang and feasted until dawn.

Not only were they making the most of their last night at Clacton, they were also celebrating Raph G. Neckmann's birthday - and they created a special Giraffe Hopscotch on the paving featuring Raph, complete with glasses!

Giraffe Hopscotch Raph G. Neckmann style!

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By morning all signs of the party had been cleared up, and the time came to say farewell to Centre Manager Allan Hassell, as Nextra-terrestrial set out on her journey back to Colchester Zoo for a week. She hid a few tears as she left, for it had been such a nexcellent summer with lovely people, lots of fun and SHOPPING!!! But she looked forward to seeing all her friends at the Zoo again ...

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Nextra-terrestrial thanks Centre Manager Allan Hassell, Clacton Outlet for a nexcellent stay over the summer!

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You can bid for Nextra-terrestrial the giraffe at auction on September 19th!

Nextra-terrestrial giraffe by Ingrid Sylvestre

On September 19th Nextra-terrestrial the giraffe, along with the other Stand Tall giraffes, will be auctioned by Reeman Dansie, for Colchester Zoo's charity Action for the Wild.

Nextra-terrestrial giraffe by Ingrid Sylvestre

I painted my design onto the giraffe sculpture in April this year in the Giraffe House at Colchester Zoo. The design is based on my giraffe characters the Neckmann family and their home Necky Knoll House on Giraffe World planet in Camelopardalis Constellation. Nextra-terrestrial acts as an intergalactic portal for the characters!

Ingrid with Nextra-terrestrial in the Giraffe House at Colchester Zoo.

Nextra-terrestrial is currently on location at Clacton Factory Outlet, as part of the Stand Tall giraffe tour. You can tell from her tweets that she is thoroughly enjoying it there - follow her on twitter @NextraTGiraffe and visit her blog Nextra-terrestrial

Nextra-terrestrial at Clacton Factory Outlet

You would not guess, from looking at her still serene pose that she and her painted characters come alive when there are no humans around and have adventures - read about them on her blog! You can even download and print pictures to colour in.

Nextra-terrestrial at Clacton Factory Outlet

If you would like to own her, you can bid for her at auction! Please visit auctioneer Reeman Dansie's site for information.