This year has been extremely difficult for us all, but giving to charities in need can make us feel good! Though treats are sometimes used to encourage animal-art makers, zoo staff describe their movements as voluntary and instinctive. “Animals can choose whether or not they want to participate,” Courtney Janney, a keeper on the Asia Trail, explained. “They all do, willingly, so they’re enjoying it on some level.” The zoo was selling mammal and bird art to raise fundsbut has suspended the painting program for now due to budget cuts. The auction will go live on Friday 27th November and run until Tuesday 15th December. Find out more and place your bid here: https://www.newquayzoo.org.uk/ If you love reading zoo animal books with your kids then these are some more we think you might enjoy!

Newquay Zoo is planning various activities to celebrate the day and raise much-needed funds. As a conservation and education charity, funds raised as part of this campaign will go directly towards the care of their animals and vital wildlife conservation projects.

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Newquay Zoo holds a very special place in everyone’s heart – the sights, sounds and even the smells. Newquay wouldn’t be the same without this little oasis, so we are please asking for your support.” By chequemade payable to South West Environmental Parks sent to Giving Tuesday Campaign, Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton TQ4 7EU Is this is actually art? While individual elephants are trained to always paint the same thing, art produced by apes is a lot more creative and is undistinguishable from abstract art by humans that use similar techniques"

A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface.Asian elephant “Nong Bank”, (2001-). Abstract painting, 2010. Children’s poster paint on paper. Samutprakarn Zoo, Thailand We’re hoping that this auction, along with the many other ways you can support the zoo will help to raise vital funds needed to care for our animals and continue our vital conservation work after a tough year. SUMATRAN ORANG-UTAN" Joseph" (1995-). Untitled 2012 22" x 30". Children's poster paint on paper. Erie Zoo, Pennsylvania, USA

If you’ve been in the crafting game for a long time, then you probably know that paper plates are one of the best crafting materials you can use. There are just so many things you can create out of it, including this polar bear mask craft! Using white tissue to give texture to your paper plate, you can replicate the face of a polar bear. Then, poke some holes, attach ears and a nose, and your polar bear mask is complete! Animal art was first popularised by Granada TV’s Zoo Time, which started in 1956. The programme, which was presented by zoologist and artist Desmond Morris, included chimps painting live. One regular was the individual “Congo”, who went on have his own exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London in the late 50s, the catalogue for which is included in the exhibition. Toddler Approved have a whole week of zoo learning activities, I think this animal salt painting might be my favourite as it looks so pretty! More Zoo Books Other experiences available include ‘Lovebird Lunches’ and a special date night on Valentine’s D ay itsel f whe n couples can get up close and personal with some of the zoos’ friendliest resident s , learn how animals show their love in the wild and enjoy a romantic candlelit three-course dinner . The fun book, The Rainbow Fish, served as the source of inspiration for this adorable paper plate fish craft. Kids adore simple crafts that match their favorite themes, so if your little ones love the underwater world and the creatures that live there, this craft is for you! This easy fish craft can be used to decorate an ocean or under the sea preschool theme or project, too!These Dear Zoo story spoons from Crafts on Sea are super easy to make and perfect if you are working with a group In addition, the zoo will be running a competition to win an original painting done by Shaun, one of the zoo’s tapirs!