1. Safari costumes
Tiger/Lion/Gorilla/Zebra/Giraffe/Leopard/Monkey/SafariRanger/binoculars/crocodile/elephant
Set up a series of jungle-like areas, inside and /or outside your setting. Hang up material to act as
vines, and use boxes as rocks. Camouflage a ride on toy to use as your safari jeep and take binoculars
with you to spot the animals.
2. Zoo costumes Lion / Tiger/ Elephant/ Monkey/ Zebra/ Giraffe/Leopard
Who has been to the zoo? Create appropriate environments for the different zoo animals
Do the children think the animals miss the jungle/savannah?
Create a zoo shop for visitors, with a till area and some small world toy animals on sale.
Combine dressing up with the storybook “Dear Zoo” by Rod Campbell
Set up a ‘Peek A Boo’ Flap Board, with the flap showing the prints of the animal (as pictured)
For face paints (optional)
What you need:
Cornflour, Face Lotion, ¼ teaspoon vegetable oil, washable paints, small containers, small bowl
1. Start by making a base for the face paints by mixing together equal parts cornflour
and a body/ face lotion until it forms a thick mixture. Add vegetable oil which
prevents the paint from caking. (you want things to be smooth without being
watery)
2. Now add a spoonful of the mixture to a small container and add a pea-sized amount
of washable paint. (Using washable paint instead of natural food colouring creates
solid colours that won't stain clothes — or your face. Most are nontoxic and, when
diluted, are safe to use on skin. Just remember to avoid using around the eye and
mouth areas. You can also swap for a few drops of natural food colouring or
homemade dyes.
3. Continue adding colours until you've got an entire set of face paint. For a bit of
shimmer, sprinkle glitter eye shadow into containers or swipe over finished face
paint for all over glitter.
4. Apply using face sponges or lip brushes for creating details. Paint will dry creating a
smudge-free look. For a smoother application, add a few drops of water to the
paints.
5. As with any new makeup, rub a bit of the face paint on skin to check for reaction
before applying.