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Fort Worth, Texas: Lone Star Iguana

Built by a Texan, the big green lizard formerly spent years atop a restaurant in decadent Manhattan.

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Iguana statue.

Giant Iguana

The giant Iguana statue is mounted on top of a Fort Worth zoo building.

[cory lenger, 07/11/2010]

Lone Star Iguana

Address:
S. University Drive, Fort Worth, TX
Directions:
Although the iguana stands atop a building in the Fort Worth Zoo, the best place to see it is outside Zoo property. I-30 exit 12A. Drive south on University Drive for three-quarters of a mile. After you cross the bridge, turn left at the next stoplight onto Colonial Pkwy. You'll immediately see a parking lot on the right, and the iguana is atop the building right behind it.
Admission:
Free
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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