Judy - OKC Zoo - Oklahoma City, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Max and 99
N 35° 31.364 W 097° 28.380
14S E 638454 N 3932086
Beautiful sculpture on a wall near the old Pachyderm building at the OKC Zoo.
Waymark Code: WMAPEM
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 13

This wall sculpture is in a small landscaped area near what used to be the Pachyderm area. The area just south of the sculpture now houses the rhinocerous, and is near the entrance to a large building housing the rhinos, hippos, sloth, and many species of birds.

In this same small area are several dedicated benches, two historical markers, and a wonderful elephant sculpture titled "Ganesia".

The sculpture depicts a side view of an elephant, with trunk raised. Behind the elephant silhouette is an array of vegetation/landscaping. The elephant is mostly outlined in brick. To the right of the elephant is a brick wall that has geographical areas raised, using plaster. A small plaque is on the upper right corner of the wall, and an additional plaque to the right of the wall.

Text on plaque:

This sculptured wall is dedicated to the memory of "Judy the Elephant," who was purchased through the generosity of area school children in 1949. She was a resident of the zoo until her death at the age of 52 on October 8, 1997.
Type of Memorial: other

Type of Animal: wild animal

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