Anticipation is building ahead of the GoGoSafari sculpture trail arriving in Norfolk next year.

Break, a charity supporting underprivileged youth in East Anglia, revealed Newsquest, Martins Hifi, Wilco and Fast Fit among others will sponsor the sculptures on the art trail in Norwich and Norfolk in the summer of 2025.

The sponsored sculptures, each chosen from designs by established artists, will depict the charity's five safari animals, including a gorilla last seen in Norwich in 2013, alongside a new elephant, a lion, a giraffe and a rhino.

Norwich Evening News: Some of the sponsors of the GoGoSafari 2025 trail with the sculptures. From left, Michelle Cook, Gemma Hyde, Danielle Sparks, Alexander Gordon Smith, and Lesley Turner Some of the sponsors of the GoGoSafari 2025 trail with the sculptures. From left, Michelle Cook, Gemma Hyde, Danielle Sparks, Alexander Gordon Smith, and Lesley Turner (Image: Denise Bradley)

Break senior partnerships and projects manager, Pete Marron, said: “We’re delighted to have all these fantastic businesses join us on GoGoSafari and we're looking forward to working closely with them on bringing this exciting trail to Norwich and Norfolk.”

Delivered in partnership with Wild in Art, Zoological Society of East Anglia, Norwich Bid and Chantry Place, GoGoSafari will run for 10 weeks and incorporate sculptures from a variety of businesses.

Mr Marron added: "It is such a great way for businesses and their teams to be involved in an inclusive public art event that is profile-raising, community-focused and that also has both positive social and economic impact on the region.”

Norwich Evening News: The safari trail will feature five different animals The safari trail will feature five different animals (Image: Denise Bradley)

Richard Shortis of Wilco Fast-Fit said: “Wilco Fast-Fit have been proud sponsors of Break's art trails since 2018.

"As a Norwich-based company that is celebrating 60 years, it is always a pleasure to work with the fantastic local team at Break who do so much for young people across the region."

Gemma Hyde from Castle Quarter added: "The sculpture trails never fail to make a big impact, and we can’t wait to see the beautiful animals out and about in 2025."

Norwich Evening News: The Break team behind the GoGoSafari 2025 trail with the sculptures. From left, Pete Marron, Ellie Edge, Jules Parker and Tracey Warnes The Break team behind the GoGoSafari 2025 trail with the sculptures. From left, Pete Marron, Ellie Edge, Jules Parker and Tracey Warnes (Image: Denise Bradley)

The trail invites local businesses to join these sponsors and gain publicity while supporting a worthy cause. Participants can find more information on Break's website.

GoGoSafari 2025 sponsors 

  • Zoological Society East Anglia
  •  Chantry Place
  •  Norwich BID
  • Newsquest 
  •  Martins HiFi
  • Wilco Fast-Fit
  • Toilets+
  •  Loveday & Partners
  • Norwich City Football Club
  • Alexander Gordon Smith
  • Cooks Blinds and Shutters
  •  Production Bureau
  • Osiris
  •  Leathes Prior
  • Royal Arcade
  •  Longwater Construction
  • Dipple & Conway Opticians
  •  Alan Boswell Group
  • Whitwell and Reepham Station
  • Holkham
  • Castle Quarter
  • Shred Station
  •  The Forum
  •  Chiled Driving School
  • Reepham Festival
  • Mortgage Advice Bureau