Parade of the Animals, (sculpture).

Parade of the Animals, (sculpture).

Federighi, Christine, sculptor.

Parade of the Animals, (sculpture).

March of the Animals, (sculpture).

Animal Train, (sculpture).

1979. Dedicated 1980.

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Sculpture: ceramic; Foundation: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 4 ft. 4 in. x 11 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft.

A parade of six whimsical animals in lively colors. The legs of the animals are mounted on sections of concrete that are surrounded by bark chips. The sculpture is set in a large, raised planter, surrounded by bushes and palm trees.

Fantasy -- Animal

Ceremony -- Procession -- Parade

Outdoor Sculpture -- Florida -- Miami

Administered by Metro Dade County, Art in Public Places, 111 N.W. 1st Street, #610, Miami, Florida 33128

Located Metrozoo, 12400 S.W. 152nd Street, Henry Mueli Education Center, Miami, Florida 33177

The sculpture was created for the inauguration of Metrozoo, and dedicated with its opening in 1980. All five figures of the sculpture were damaged by Hurricane Andrew, one severely. Repairs were made.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Florida, Miami survey, 1995.

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