Waco, Texas: Road to Extinction: Animal Jalopy
Unveiled by artist Solomon Bassoff in May 2023, the artwork features a real 1928 Model A Ford populated with several full-color sculptures of a giraffe, elephant, and other endangered species. They appear to be happy driving into a zoo.
Cameron Park Zoo
- Address:
- 1701 N. 4th St., Waco, TX
- Directions:
- Cameron Park Zoo. From US-84, just south of the Brazos River, turn west onto 4th St. Drive three-quarters of a mile. Turn right (no stoplight) into the zoo. The parking lot will be on the left; the sculpture is in front of the Zoo entrance building.
- Hours:
- Gated after hours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- M-Sa 9-5, Su 11-5
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Across the street as you leave the zoo is a riverwalk with zoo animal statues. Lovely walk.
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The zoo animals statues in Road To Extinction include a giraffe, elephant, rhino, and other endangered species. They sit in a genuine Model A Ford, and appear to be happy driving into a zoo.