Spotting Wildlife in the University Cities

Ox Sculpture in Oxford

Redbridge 18 Plus along with members of other groups joined in with a wild at art trails: giraffes in Cambridge and Oxen in Oxford.

Wild at art trails involve models of a specific wild animal scattered throughout a particular city. Each animal is the same shape but has different patterns painted on by local artists. Visitors to the city need to locate the animals in the city using a map. This is a great way to explore the city.

Meeting in Cambridge

First we came to the city of Cambridge to look for the patterned giraffes. Along the way we came across cathedrals and collages where some of the giraffes were situated. We also went along the River Cam we watched people punting. We also met up with members of other groups in an old railway tavern converted into a pub.

Next week journeyed onto Oxford to look for patterned Ox. The ox were located in the railway station as well as parts of the university. Some were even hidden behind churches. There was one ox that was on the balcony of a shopping centre and you could see a great view of Oxford. After looking for Ox we spent time walking along the canal.

The models are placed in the city for a brief period of time eg a few months then placed up for auction and the money will go to charity.

There are more of these trails to come next year including safari in Norwich and penguins in Southend.