CARDIFF GOES INTO THE WILD THIS EASTER AS ANIMAL TRAIL COMES TO ST DAVID’S CARDIFF
Families can go wild this Easter by exploring a free brick model animal trail at St David’s Cardiff.
Organised by FOR Cardiff for the duration of the Easter holidays (Monday, March 25 – Sunday, April 7), the ‘Into the Wild’ BRICKLIVE trail will feature wild animals built out of half a million toy bricks.
The Into the Wild trail will be at St David’s Cardiff from Monday, March 25 to Sunday, April 7The trail animals, which took a staggering 2,356 hours to build, represent four different habitats; the wildlands, snow and ice, the ocean, and the jungle.
Free for all to visit, guests can explore the centre and discover a giant panda constructed of 62,351 toy bricks and a 42,659-brick gorilla. From the big cat family is a 50,349-brick African lion as well the trail’s largest animal – a Bengal tiger standing at nearly two-and-a-half metres tall and created from a mammoth 81,350 toy bricks.
As well as learning fun facts about each animal, children will learn all about endangered species and their habitats.
The Into the Wild trail also features a jungle jeep and an explorer safari selfie station to capture the perfect family photo.
Guests can explore the centre and discover a giant panda constructed of 62,351 toy bricks
Helen Morgan, Centre Director at St David’s Cardiff, commented: “The Into the Wild trail will be an eye-catching and fun addition to St David’s for the Easter holidays and we can’t wait for everyone to enjoy a day out discovering the trail across the centre.”
Last year, FOR Cardiff brought the Dino Discovery Trail to St David’s Cardiff featuring toy brick dinosaurs which attracted more than 7,000 visitors.
Carolyn Brownell, FOR Cardiff Executive Director (Interim), commented: “Following the success of last year’s BRICKLIVE trail, we are delighted to be able to bring the ‘Into the Wild’ trail to St David’s Cardiff this Easter. This impressive animal trail is the perfect free activity to keep the whole family entertained over the school holidays.”
The Into the Wild trail will be at St David’s Cardiff shopping centre from Monday, March 25 to Sunday, April 7.
Collect a free trail map and hat from the St David’s guest services desk on the upper level of the Grand Arcade.
