Inflatable Replica Lizard for the Melbourne Zoo

Background

Inflatable replicas play a large part in the host of inflatable products Giant Inflatables provides its clients.

The Melbourne Zoo approached the design team to create an inflatable replica of a lizard in the likeness of the Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon, or Tympanocryptis pinguicolla.

The lizard was designed to be seven meters long and almost two meters high. The inflatable replica was digitally printed to offer a fully three-dimensional, realistic rendering of the once-thought-extinct reptile.

Constructed of lightweight yet durable materials, the inflatable can be easily set up and stored when not in use and is equally suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

The Design and Fabrication

Giant Inflatables’ expertise in crafting inflatable replicas extends to the world of nature, as evidenced by their recent collaboration with Melbourne Zoo. Tasked with creating a life-size replica of the elusive Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon (Tympanocryptis pinguicolla), Giant Inflatables’ design team meticulously brought this once-thought-extinct reptile back to “life.” The impressive inflatable measures a staggering seven meters long and nearly two meters high, offering a fully three-dimensional and realistic representation of the lizard. Utilizing digital printing technology, Giant Inflatables ensured the inflatable replica captured every detail of the Earless Dragon. Constructed with lightweight yet durable materials, the inflatable is not only visually stunning but also practical. Easy to set up and store, it can be displayed indoors or outdoors, making it a versatile educational tool for the Melbourne Zoo.

The Results

The Melbourne Zoo’s commitment to education takes a giant leap forward with a magnificent inflatable replica of the Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon, brought to life by Giant Inflatables. This once-thought-extinct reptile is reintroduced to the world through a stunning 7-meter long, 2-meter high inflatable replica, meticulously crafted by Giant Inflatables’ design team. Digital printing technology ensures the inflatable captures every detail of the Earless Dragon in a fully three-dimensional and realistic form. Constructed with lightweight yet durable materials, the inflatable is both visually impressive and practical. Easy setup and storage allows for versatile display indoors or outdoors, making it a captivating educational tool for Melbourne Zoo visitors of all ages.