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read moreRipley’s Believe It or Not! - the Surfers Paradise themed attraction on Queensland’s Gold Coast - has unveiled their nine-metre-long Big Octopus created and constructed by Pico Play.
Visitors to Queensland will now be able to add the Big Octopus to their road-trip list of ‘Big Things of Australia’, a popular activity for generations of holidaymakers.
Pico Play - global leader in creating world-class themed attractions and entertainment - being the same team who were involved in the design and construction of Universal Studios Singapore, applied their extensive expertise in the planning, design and development of inspired leisure experiences to create Ripley’s eye-popping Big Octopus.
The marine attraction has been in design since May 2020 with construction starting in August while Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise was closed for renovations during COVID-19.
The deadly venomous Blue-Ringed Octopus was selected due to its infamous status in Australia, taking 40 people four months to build the giant sea creature in a secret Gold Coast factory.
The Big Octopus will make a huge impact by day and by night with glowing coloured LED lights contained in its blue rings that can be customised to support seasonal events and different charities.
Pico Play Creative Director of Themed Attractions and Entertainment Mark Eady said he hopes the Big Octopus attraction will become part of the time-honoured tradition of Big Things of Australia road trips and create new opportunities to increase domestic tourism to the Gold Coast post COVID-19.
Eady adds “we’re honoured to be able to boost Australian tourism numbers by giving back to the community and creating a destination experience that assists the local and national tourism industry at a time when it’s most needed.
“The Big Octopus will be able to be seen by everyone who visits Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and become an iconic attraction on the Gold Coast for years to come.”
The Big Octopus will take pride of place at the auditorium entrance of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Surfers Paradise, welcoming curious visitors with its outstretched tentacles clutching a surfboard.
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12th December 2019 - Sunshine Coast unveils million-dollar renewal project for the Big Pineapple
29th October 2019 - Ripley Entertainment opens at Dubai Global Village
5th September 2019 - Singapore’s Mandai Project combines nature and technology
29th May 2019 - The Big Pineapple attraction set to receive multi-million dollar upgrade
4th February 2019 - Work advances on new attractions and event space at Sunshine Coast’s Big Pineapple
13th August 2018 - Sunshine Coast’s Big Pineapple boosts agritourism credentials
22nd May 2018 - Northern Territory Government announces EOI for Darwin waterpark
3rd November 2017 - Pico forms new Imaginators company to create engaging experiences
15th October 2017 - Uncertain future for Australia’s ageing ‘big things’
18th March 2017 - Australia’s Big Things go green for St Patrick’s Day
1st February 2017 - Owners look to revamp Nambour’s Big Pineapple
18th September 2015 - Jamberoo Action Park achieves world record for Australia’s newest ‘Big Thing’
16th August 2015 - Australia urged to embrace its iconic ‘big things’
22nd June 2015 - Big Pineapple Music Festival co-exists with Queensland Zoo animals
13th May 2014 - RSPCA launches investigation into Big Pineapple Music Festival’s impact on Queensland Zoo
13th January 2013 - Ripley’s edges closer to centenary
17th July 2012 - Survey reveals Australia’s favourite ‘big things’
25th January 2011 - Believe It or Not! Ripley’s Odditorium opens in Korea
16th September 2010 - Believe It or Not! Ripley’s New ‘Odditorium’ wins electrical award
1st February 2010 - All New Ripley’s Opens on the Gold Coast
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