Diving Hippo - San Diego, CA
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N 32° 44.040 W 117° 09.170
11S E 485680 N 3621809
This sculpture is on the Eagle Trail at the San Diego Zoo.
Waymark Code: WMAP4X
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/06/2011
Views: 8
Located on the Eagle Trail at the San Diego Zoo, this is one of two sand-sculpted hippos by artists Thomas King. This sculpture depicts a huge hippo with diving fins on his feet and a weight belt around his waist. In the center of his chest is an apparent medallion which reads "Hippo Divers San Diego Zoo". The second sculpture is just around the corner from this one. Each of the sculptures is somewhat obstructed by greenery and has a plaque which reads:
"FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
TO ENJOY EVERY DAY
AND TO THE ZOO'S 80TH YEAR,
HIP HIPPO-RAY!
CHUCK AND PILAR BAHDE
OCTOBER, 1996"
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Thomas King
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: OCTOBER, 1996
Materials used: sandstone
Location: on the Eagle Trail at the San Diego Zoo
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