If you've ever wanted to feel like a crafty zookeeper with the dexterity of an octopus, the patience of a sloth, and the creative flair of a peacock, the Wikki Stix Animal Activity Pak is the safari you've been waiting for! Let me paint the picture: A quiet afternoon, my living room transformed into a jungle (with the occasional roar of a vacuum cleaner in the background), and me, armed with a packet of gloriously bendy, sticky Wikki Stix. The mission? To craft 12 magnificent zoo animals that would make any zookeeper proud—and possibly a little jealous. Spoiler alert: I succeeded… kind of. First up was the majestic lion, king of the jungle—or in my case, king of my coffee table. I carefully followed the instructions, bending and twisting the Wikki Stix like a professional balloon animal artist. My lion looked a bit like it had a rough night out, but hey, who doesn’t these days? It had the essence of a lion, with a mane that would make any lioness purr in approval (okay, maybe not purr, but you get the idea). Next, I tackled the elephant. Now, Wikki Stix elephants are a bit of a challenge. My first attempt looked more like a cross between a large ant and a teapot, but after a little patience and some strategic bending, I managed to create an elephant that was at least 60% recognizable. I called him "Trunky," and he now resides on my desk as a reminder that perfection is overrated. The real fun began when I attempted the giraffe. My giraffe was, let’s say, unique. It had legs of different lengths, a neck that seemed to have been inspired by a Slinky, and a face only a mother giraffe could love. But the kids? Oh, they LOVED it! They named it "Wobbles," and it became the star of our homemade zoo, despite its obvious physical challenges. One of the best parts about the Wikki Stix Animal Activity Pak is that it’s not just about the animals. Each creation comes with a fun activity that kept the kids entertained long after the animals were “born.” From matching games to mini-adventures, the activities were a hit, and honestly, I think the adults had just as much fun as the kids. (Don’t tell anyone, but I might have taken the penguin on a secret expedition through the kitchen while everyone else was napping.) Wikki Stix are wonderfully sticky without being messy—no glue, no mess, no problem! They’re reusable, so when my giraffe’s legs finally gave out, I just reshaped them, and Wobbles was back in action. They also don’t dry out, which means our zoo is always ready for a new visitor. In all seriousness, the Wikki Stix Animal Activity Pak is a fantastic creative outlet for kids and adults alike. It’s a great way to spend some quality time together, laughing, crafting, and creating memories. Whether your animals turn out like works of art or like my wonky zoo inhabitants, you’ll have a blast. So, if you're looking to unleash your inner zookeeper and give life to a pride of lions, a herd of elephants, or even a wobbly giraffe, grab this pack. Just be prepared to fall in love with your perfectly imperfect creations—because in this zoo, every animal is a masterpiece!
