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Children’s Sculpture Zoo™
Artists
Eric Berg (Sea Lion, Rabbit and Toad)
Unknown Artist (Giraffe “Tumi”)
Gillie and Marc (Elephant “Ndotto”)
Unknown Artist (Gorilla “Murph”)
Unknown Artist (Tiger “Tatem Tiger”)
In Haddonfield
April 2019 to Present (Sea Lion, Rabbit and Toad)
May 2020 to Present (Giraffe “Tumi”)
August 2021 to Present (Elephant “Ndotto”)
June 2023 to Present (Gorilla “Murph”)
April 2024 to Present (Tiger “Tatem Tiger”)
Materials
Sea Lion and Rabbit – Bronze
Toad – Painted Bronze
Giraffe “Tumi” – Bronze
Elephant “Ndotto” – Bronze
Gorilla “Murph” – Bronze
Tiger “Tatem Tiger” – Bronze
Location
Tatem Memorial Garden, Kings Highway East and Evergreen Lane
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Of Interest
For the sea lion, rabbit and toad Haddonfield held a vote to choose which animal would come to our town. The sea lion won. However, the late Eric Berg was kind enough to send us two more sculptures to help create our Children’s Sculpture Zoo™.
The giraffe named “Tumi” by town submissions was donated by a Haddonfield resident and was likely made in the 1970s in Vietnam. Tumi is 1,1000 pounds and stands over 15 feet tall!
Our baby life-size elephant named “Ndotto” which is modeled after a real-life orphaned baby elephant found in Kenya in 2014. The real-life elephant was rescued by local tribesmen, rehabilitated at the world-renowned Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. You can see videos here > www.SheldrickWildlifeTrust.org/orphans/ndotto
Our friend and guardian of the zoo is “Murph” the Gorilla. Murph keeps a watchful eye on all the fun things happening in our zoo! Murph’s origins are unknown, but he is right at home in our Children’s Sculpture Zoo!
Our latest addition is the brave “Tatem Tiger”! The “Tatem Tiger” is fondly named after the mascot of Haddonfield’s J.F. Tatem Elementary School. He is much friendlier than he looks and he can’t wait for you to jump on his back to give you a ride!
All of the animal sculptures can’t wait for you to join them and they are looking forward to seeing you when you visit!
See Our CBS News Coverage > CLICK HERE
Click here to read more about the Children’s Sculpture Zoo™ in the 08033 magazine on Lifestyles Media or Click here to download the PDF
Click here to read an interview with the sculptor in the 08033 magazine on Lifestyles Media or Click here to download the PDF