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May 8, 2022 · 3,749 views

Grandmother's Lockdown Zoo on Show at Safari Park

Grandmother's Lockdown Zoo on Show at Safari Park
Photo: Julie Thomas

Julie Thomas, a grandmother from the UK, began making beaded and buttonedanimalsto show her two grandsons on video calls during the pandemic lockdown. Her creations are now on display for the public to enjoy at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire, UK. Mrs. Thomas said it was lovely to see people enjoying her creations at the safari park, which she hoped would make people smile. The collection of animals is made entirely from beads and buttons and features everything from armadillos and anteaters to walruses and zebras. The time, effort, and love that Julie has put into the collection deserves to be seen by as many people as possible and I am sure its new home at the entrance to our jungle kingdom will provide a lot of enjoyment for our visitors, said Darren Beasley, head of animal operations at Longleat Safari Park.

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