Life-size African animal pupets take over Wigan borough park

An awe-inspiring public art performance featuring eye-catching wildlife puppets captivated thousands when it came to a Wigan borough park.

The Herds – a large herd of life-sized wild animals – called into Pennington Flash on a 20,000km journey from Africa to the Arctic Circle. The visit was part of the Manchester International Festival 2025, highlighting the impact of climate change and a warning about animals having to flee their natural habitats.

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