Original: Buffalo (Nyati)
DESCRIPTION
- A Buffalo is 4 times stronger than an Ox
- A group of Buffalos is called a gang, herd or obstinacy
- Buffalo herds can have as many as 2,000 members
- Buffalos can live to up to 30 years old
- Buffalos are capable of defending themselves against Lions
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning
Original: Teddy Bear
DESCRIPTION
- Teddy Bears are named after U.S. President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, who once refused to shoot a real bear
- The very first Teddy Bears were made over 120 years ago, around 1902
- There are eight different kinds of bears in the world — including polar bears, panda bears, and brown bears
- Baby bears are called cubs, and they stay close to their mums until they’re big enough to explore
- A bear’s sense of smell is even stronger than a dog’s — they can smell food from miles away!
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning
Original: Polar Bear
DESCRIPTION
- A Polar Bear’s skin is actually black!
- Polar Bears can swim at up to 10kmph
- Male Polar Bears can weigh up to 800kg – as much as 10 men
- Polar Bears can swim constantly for days at a time
- A group of Polar Bears is called a celebration, an aurora or a pack
- Polar Bears are the largest carnivore on land
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning
Original: Ruvara Monkey (Shoko)
DESCRIPTION
- Monkeys peel their bananas and don’t eat the skin
- Albert II was the first monkey in space, he landed on the moon on 14th June 1949
- A group of Monkeys is called a troop, a barrel or a cartload!
- Monkeys can grasp with both their fingers and their toes
- Some monkeys can count and understand written numbers
- To attract a female partner, some species of monkey urinate on their hands and rub it into their fur
- Ruvara means colour in Shona – the main language spoken in Zimbabwe
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning
Wild Ones Adoption Pack
Wild Ones takes you on an exciting adventure as you discover some surprising and extraordinary facts about 10 of the incredible animals that call Zimbabwe home.
Beautifully illustrated by Zimbabwean Bug Fawcett, Wild Ones sparks curiosity and introduces children to the wildlife of Zimbabwe while supporting the women artisans behind Gogo Olive.
Your adoption pack includes a copy of Wild Ones, one of our hand knitted original size animals, an adoption certificate and an adoption tag. You can choose to adopt any of the animals featured in Wild Ones – Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Leopard, Lion, Pangolin, Rhino, Wild Dog or Zebra.
BOOK DETAILS
- Format: Cased board book
- Dimensions: 8 x 8 in (203 x 203 mm)
- Pages: 10 board pages
- Illustrated by: Bug Fawcett
- ISBN: 9781067663438
- Printed on FSC®-certified paper from responsibly managed forests
- All proceeds go towards supporting the work of Gogo Olive
ANIMAL DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning
Original: Snow Leopard
DESCRIPTION
- Snow Leopards are more closely related to tigers than leopards
- Adult snow leopards are solitary, but young siblings will cuddle and play
- Snow Leopards can jump up to 9 metres – 6 times their body length!
- Snow Leopards have large paws that work like snowshoes, letting them walk on snow without sinking
- Unlike most big cats, Snow Leopards can’t roar – they mew, growl and puff!
- Snow Leopards have long, thick tails that help them balance on steep slopes and can also be wrapped around their body for warmth
- Snow Leopards are known as the ‘ghosts of the mountains’ because their spotted coats help them camouflage and they are rarely seen
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning
Original: Owl (Zizi)
DESCRIPTION
- Owls can turn their heads almost all the way around — up to 270 degrees!
- A group of owls is called a parliament
- Owls have super sharp eyesight and can see in the dark to hunt at night
- Owls can fly almost silently, thanks to special feathers that muffle the sound of their wings
- Baby owls are called owlets, and they stay close to their mums until they’re ready to fly
- There are over 200 types of owls in the world, from tiny owls to huge ones!
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Individually named by the lady who knitted it
- Tagged with the name and photo (unless they are still in prison) of the knitter
- CE tested
- Hand knitted with a mix of acrylic and cotton yarns
- Stuffed with a polyester toy stuffing
- Wash by gentle sponge cleaning