Buffalo Zoo Gate Sculptures
The Buffalo Zoo is the third oldest institution of it's kind in the country; it was permanently established in 1875. I live near Delaware Park, home to the zoo, my husband and I often walk our dog around the the perimeter of the zoo. I've always enjoyed these animal sculptures that are posted on either side of the now unused zoo gates. I don't know anything about these sculptures; the zoo was slowly constructed over many years. I guessing they were put in as part of or sometime between the construction of the famous elephant house in 1912 and the large WPA project that built the reptile house finished by 1942. Hopefully more information on the origins of these beautiful sculptures forthcoming.
