JUNGLE SAFARI
A relatively new tradition in Portland is the Sunday Parkways events put on the City in various neighborhoods throughout the Summer. For the Kenton event, a kids activity was born.
On Jun 27th, 2010, we assembled a "Where's Waldo"-type event called "Jungle Safari" where various, custom-designed "safari" animals were placed along the main stretch of the Kenton Neighborhood's portion of the North Portland Sunday Parkways event.
Fun times in the Portland Jungle!
Scroll down further to see the details and photos of the inaugural event. Details about future Jungle events, coordinating event merchandise, and how to contact us in order to set up your own, personalized activity can be found on this page.
Fun times in the Portland Jungle!
Scroll down further to see the details and photos of the inaugural event. Details about future Jungle events, coordinating event merchandise, and how to contact us in order to set up your own, personalized activity can be found on this page.
Babe, the Blue Ox designed by SimbaSpot for Jungle Safari
Hide-N-Seek & Where's Waldo & Easter Egg Hunt
with cardboard cutout Animals
In an age of digital games that offer hundreds of different media activities for kids, it takes a lot of creative imagination and the combination of three classic "old school" activities to engage and entertain families in new ways. Or at least, that's what inspired me to create this activity, the Jungle Safari, for kids and families.
For this activity, perfect for neighborhood events, block parties, or kid-friendly promotional events, a designated area (such as a neighborhood block, corner of a park or very, very large backyard) becomes the Safari Animal Reserve. Kids checkin at the Ranger Station and receive a checklist of animals that may be hiding in the grass, bushes, trees, or perhaps in windows. Actual natural habitats are most likely where each animal may be hiding, but several animals seem to have a whimsical sense of humor and attitude about their hiding places.
For this activity, perfect for neighborhood events, block parties, or kid-friendly promotional events, a designated area (such as a neighborhood block, corner of a park or very, very large backyard) becomes the Safari Animal Reserve. Kids checkin at the Ranger Station and receive a checklist of animals that may be hiding in the grass, bushes, trees, or perhaps in windows. Actual natural habitats are most likely where each animal may be hiding, but several animals seem to have a whimsical sense of humor and attitude about their hiding places.
Below are some photos of the animals hiding at a recent event, North Portland's Sunday Parkways, at the Jungle Safari sponsored by the Kenton Neighborhood Association.
How many animals can you find?
*** Beaver * Bunny * Cats w/ Ties * Chickens * Duck *
* Elephant * Giraffe * Lion* Monkey * Opossum * Ox * Snake ***
How many animals can you find?
*** Beaver * Bunny * Cats w/ Ties * Chickens * Duck *
* Elephant * Giraffe * Lion* Monkey * Opossum * Ox * Snake ***
All kids participating receive one animal sticker of their choosing, perhaps their favorite, and those kids that meet the Ranger's Challenge become honorary "Certified Eagle-Eyed Guides" complete with a certification sticker to prove their skill and prowess.
Jungle Safari Animal T-Shirts
Shirts, stickers and other items featuring each of the Jungle Safari animals and logos can be found at www.zazzle.com/simbaspot.
Infant Jumpers, Toddler Tees, Kid Shirts, Men's T-shirts, and Women's Babydoll styles are all available, and range in price from $15-24.
If you don't see what you are looking for, please contact us so that we can match your favorite animal with your favorite product.
Infant Jumpers, Toddler Tees, Kid Shirts, Men's T-shirts, and Women's Babydoll styles are all available, and range in price from $15-24.
If you don't see what you are looking for, please contact us so that we can match your favorite animal with your favorite product.
