Polar Bear and Cub ~ Tacoma, Washington
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 47° 18.298 W 122° 31.290
10T E 536170 N 5239165
This Outside Wooden Display Carving of a polar bear and her cub is located just outside the entrance to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium at 5400 N Pearl Street in Tacoma, Washington.
Waymark Code: WMGF5Y
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 5

Mama is showing her affection for her young cub but the youngster may have liquid nourishment on his mind. The figures are life-size and appear to have been carved of two blocks of wood joined through the adult's torso. From appearances the wood may be driftwood.

From: Tresa Edmonds
Sent: Saturday, February 4, 2017 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: Polar Bear and Cub Statue

Hello,
Thank you for being a longtime visitor of the zoo! Many of us are sad not to see the bears out front. I even have pictures of my adult children as little ones sitting on the that very bear. Unfortunately the statue has deteriorated beyond repair and has been decommissioned as a piece of art with the artist’s permission. There are no current plans for the sculpture. We are considering plans for its replacement however. The Point Defiance Zoo Society is fundraising for a project to have a bronze sculpture of ET our beloved walrus, who passed away two years ago, commissioned. That sculpture could replace the entry bears.
Thank you for supporting your zoo.

Tresa E
PDZA Comment
Type of wood carving: Other

Other type:
Wild Animal


Approximate size/height: 3 feet by 8 feet long

Type of wood: Possibly Driftwood

Artist's Name: Not listed

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