The Hippo Arch
1986 / Pat Wagenman / Toledo
Two hippopotamus heads face each other with their mouths open, forming an arch. The zoo adopted an image of this arch as their logo.
Location: Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way | Previous Location: They once sat atop two pillars forming an arch above the entrance to the Tembo Trail
Title
The Hippo Arch
Description
Two hippopotamus heads face each other with their mouths open, forming an arch. The zoo adopted an image of this arch as their logo.
Creator
Date
1986
Subject
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Type
Identifier
439
Location City
Location County
Location Previous
They once sat atop two pillars forming an arch above the entrance to the Tembo Trail
Location Notes
In a central plaza area near the Carnivore Cafe.
Provider Qualifier
Donated by
Provider Entity
the Toledo Zoological Society Guild
Location Site
Location Street
2 Hippo Way
Location Type
Media Base Depth
3 ft
Media Sculpture Height
4 ft 6 in
Media Sculpture Width
12 ft
Media Sculpture Depth
3 ft
Media Base Height
11 ft
Media Base Width
12 ft
Creation Date
1986
Materials
Inscription
The plaque near the sculpture reads:
"The Hippo Arch"/
"Sculptor Pat Wagenman"/
"Donated by the Toledo Zoological Society Guild 1986"
"The Hippo Arch"/
"Sculptor Pat Wagenman"/
"Donated by the Toledo Zoological Society Guild 1986"
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