14,024 animal lovers created record-breaking art at the zoo!
This amazing world record combined 2 of our favourite things: painting and the zoo!
This May, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), a UK-based science-led charity that protects animals, made waves with a wild record attempt – a record-breaking painting by numbers!
14,024 animal lovers, families and people of all ages could take part in the record attempt at ZSL’s 2 leading zoos:
- London Zoo, located in the heart of London, at Regent’s Park
- Whipsnade Zoo, located near Dunstable, Bedfordshire
The record title?
Most contributions to a painting by numbers (multiple venues)!
The artwork, brimming with colours and creative illustrations of wild animals, invited everyone to take part and learn more about how we can protect animals and endangered species.
The event also celebrated ZSL’s 200th anniversary, and Guinness World Records Adjudicator William Sinden visited London Zoo to officially announce the record:
“London and Whipsnade Zoo has created a really special record-breaking moment here, bringing thousands of visitors together to mark ZSL’s 200th anniversary in such a colourful and creative way.
“It’s a brilliant example of how a shared challenge can bring people of all ages together and give everyone the chance to be part of something truly memorable.”
We couldn’t agree more!
What’s your favourite animal? Try painting it as best you can!
An adorable audience of Humboldt penguins stole the show, coming over when the certificate was being given to the zookeepers to make sure that everything went perfectly during the presentation.
Look how cute!
So what exactly happened during the attempt?
Painting supplies in hand, everyone unleashed their creativity on the painting-by-numbers panels.
While having fun with colours, the artists could also chat with the ZSL team overseeing the event, learning more about all their favourite animals and the importance of ZSL's research and commitment to protecting wildlife!
Sounds pretty fun, right?
It took a whole week for the painting to be ready, and it turned out HUGE and beautiful. Packed with different animals and vibrant colours, it featured – among many others – bright parrots, reptiles, butterflies, and even a gorgeous gorilla!
The choice of featuring 200 animals in the artwork nodded to ZSL turning 200 this year.
In the official release shared by ZSL, Events Manager Victoria Sage commented: "We’re delighted to have broken the Guinness World Records title, making our 200th year even more memorable!"
How will you celebrate your next birthday? Maybe at the zoo?
The event, which blended creativity, animal facts, and a fun opportunity to learn more about nature, was definitely a super fun one.
Keep an eye out for whenever they try to break another record next…
They might need your help to do it!
Until then, here’s the final result of the record-breaking painting:
What do you think?
Congratulations to the Zoological Society of London and everyone who helped them achieve their goal – you guys are all Officially Amazing!
