Make Ocean Friends with Wimpy
Make Ocean Friends with Wimpy
What do crabs and seahorses have in common? How about dolphins and sealions? Bonus points if you can guess penguins and walruses. In the ocean these unlikely pairs are a mismatch. But at Wimpy, these strange duos make the best buddies.
Teaching your little one to celebrate differences has never been easier. Pull up a seat at a Wimpy near you and order a Kids’ Combo Meal to get 1 of 5 Ocean Friends arts & crafts sets with every Kids’ Combo Meal. There are 2 ocean animals in each set and 5 different sets in total – that’s 10 stick puppets for your kid to make!
Apart from giving your little one tons of fun, our craft kits also teach an important lesson – we’re more alike than different. It takes all kinds of creatures to make an ocean, and different people to make a nation as diverse as Mzansi. Even those with a sea of differences can be best friends.
Crab
Crabs are part of a larger group of animals called crustaceans, which also includes lobsters, shrimp, and krill. There are over 6,000 species of crabs found all around the world, living in oceans, freshwater, and even on land. One of the most recognisable features of crabs is their claws, or pincers. They use these powerful tools for various tasks, like catching food and digging.
- Their family is called a cast
- They live in fresh water & land
- The sound they make is called a bark
Sea Horse
Seahorses are special animals that live in the ocean. They’re unique because they look like tiny horses that are swimming! They’re not very fast swimmers, but they’re good at hiding and blending in with their surroundings. Seahorses use their tails to hold onto things like seaweed and coral to help them stay in one place.
- Seahorses have no tummy, but their appetite is huge
- The crown on their head is called a coral net, and no two are the same
Penguin
Penguins are birds that live in the southern hemisphere, mostly in Antarctica. They're special because they're really good at swimming and diving, but can't fly like other birds. Instead, they use their wings to help them swim through the water. Penguins also have a special layer of feathers that helps keep them warm in the cold water.
- Their feathers are waterproof
- Up to 100 000 penguins can form one family
- Every penguin has a call as unique as a human voice
Walrus
Walruses are big animals that live in the ocean and they're related to seals. They're special because they have really long tusks that they use to dig for food and to help pull themselves out of the water. Walruses are also very social animals and can be found in groups called herds. They're really good at swimming and diving and can hold their breath for a really long time!
- You’ll rarely find walruses in deep water
- Their tusks can grow up to 90cm long
- They can sleep in water
Seal
Seals are animals that live in the ocean and they're like cousins to walruses. There are more than 30 types of seals and they can be split into two groups: earless seals and eared seals. Even though earless seals have ears, they don't stick out like ours. Eared seals have visible ears and some, like sea lions, have a furry neck that looks like a lion's mane.
- Seals have a thick layer of fat called blubber under their skin that keeps them warm
- They can grow up to 5m tall
- The sound they make is called a bark
Dolphin
Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. There are more than 40 different kinds of dolphins, but the most common one is the Bottlenose dolphin. They're really smart and can do lots of tricks, like jumping out of the water and flipping in the air! Dolphins are also very social animals and love to swim and play together in groups called pods.
- Dolphins have two tummies
- They never chew their food
- They give themselves unique names
Whale
Whales are mammals that have adapted to living their entire lives in the water. They come in many different shapes and sizes, from the long and slender minke whale to the round and bulbous beluga whale. Some whales, like the humpback whale, are known for their beautiful songs that can be heard for miles underwater.
- Whales are the largest animals that ever lived
- They can swim up to 50km/h
- No two whale tails are the same
Marlin
Marlins are known for their long, sharp bills that they use to hunt for food. They come in many different colours, from the bright blue of the Atlantic blue marlin to the silver of the white marlin. These sea creatures are very fast swimmers and can move at speeds of up to 90 km/h, and can grow to be very big – some can weigh over a ton!
- There are 10 specifies of marlin fish
- They mostly live alone
- Marlins live close to the ocean surface
Shark
Sharks have been swimming in our oceans for over 400 million years – way before dinosaurs even existed! Most sharks have a sleek, torpedo-shaped body that helps them glide through the water with ease. They have five to seven gill slits on each side of their head, which they use to breathe underwater.
Most sharks have a sleek, torpedo-shaped body that helps them glide through the water with ease. They have five to seven gill slits on each side of their head, which they use to breathe underwater.
- Sharks don’t have bones
- Their skin feels like sandpaper
- Sharks have excellent eyesight
Octopus
Octopuses are known for their excellent eyesight. They have large, complex eyes that are similar in structure to human eyes and are able to perceive a wide range of colours. Octopuses are found in every ocean on Earth and are able to survive in a variety of different environments.
- Octopuses often build underwater species
- They have three hearts
- They can change colour in an instant
