OOS Sculpture

Galapagos Tortoises

1990 / Tom Tischler / Toledo

Tortoises Front.JPG

Two individual tortoises stand with their heads outstretched and cocked to the proper left. They are in a mulched area in front of the Reptile house and are open for children to climb on.

Location: Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way

County

: Lucas

Tags

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Citation

: Tom Tischler, “Galapagos Tortoises,” Ohio Outdoor Sculpture , accessed October 2, 2023, http://oos.sculpturecenter.org/index.php/items/show/429.

Title

Galapagos Tortoises

Description

Two individual tortoises stand with their heads outstretched and cocked to the proper left. They are in a mulched area in front of the Reptile house and are open for children to climb on.

Creator

Date

1990

Subject

Source

http://www.tomtischler.com/galap.html

Publisher

Ohio Outdoor Sculpture

Identifier

429

Location City

Location County

Location Site

Location Street

2 Hippo Way

Location Type

Media Sculpture Height

2 ft 6 in

Media Sculpture Width

2 ft 6 in

Media Sculpture Depth

3 ft 4 in

Creation Date

1990

Materials

Inscription

Artist's name is located under proper right shell