🦍 Gary the Sit-On Gorilla: A Half Term Hit at Our Shopping Centre Client
Half term is all about creating memorable experiences for families — and this season, Gary the Sit-On Gorilla did exactly that! 🎉
Installed at one of our shopping centre clients, Gary quickly became a must-visit attraction, drawing in families, boosting dwell time, and creating plenty of social-media-worthy moments throughout the school holiday.
⭐ A Family-Friendly Attraction That Stopped Shoppers in Their Tracks
From the moment Gary arrived, he captured attention. Towering, friendly, and irresistibly fun, the sit-on gorilla sculpturegave children the chance to interact, climb aboard, and snap photos 📸 — while parents happily looked on.
Placed in a high-footfall area, Gary worked perfectly as a visual anchor, encouraging shoppers to pause, engage, and explore the surrounding retail space.
👧🧒 Huge Hit With Kids (and Parents Too!)
Children absolutely loved Gary. Whether it was:
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Sitting proudly for photos
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Giving him a cuddle
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Showing him off to friends
…Gary delivered smiles all round 😄
Parents appreciated the free, engaging entertainment, making shopping trips during half term more relaxed — and more enjoyable.
🛍️ Boosting Footfall & Dwell Time During Half Term
Interactive installations like Gary are proven to:
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Increase footfall 🚶♀️🚶♂️
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Extend dwell time ⏱️
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Encourage repeat visits
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Generate organic social media content
Throughout half term, Gary became a talking point both in-centre and online, helping our shopping centre client stand out during a competitive retail period.
📸 Social Media Gold
Gary wasn’t just popular in person — he was a star on social media too ✨
Families shared photos, tagged the shopping centre, and helped amplify the experience organically, extending the reach far beyond the centre itself.
🎯 Why Interactive Attractions Work
Gary the Sit-On Gorilla is a perfect example of how creative, tactile attractions can:
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Enhance the customer experience
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Support retailers during peak periods
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Make shopping centres feel fun, welcoming, and family-focused
🦍 Looking Ahead…
Gary’s success shows just how powerful well-placed, family-friendly installations can be. We’re thrilled to see the impact he’s had — and we can’t wait to bring more experiences like this to shopping centres in the future.
If you’re looking to drive engagement, footfall, and smiles during key trading periods, Gary might just be the perfect guest to invite along 😉
Please note that the shoppers in the image have been added by AI, as we installed through the night. The image of the display is ours
