Bittern
Crest of the Wave
Crest of the Wave
Artist
Frishmuth, Harriet W.
Media
Bronze with green petina
Base
concrete and tile fountain
Location
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Palm Dome
This bronze sculpture was created in 1925 by Harriet Frishmuth. She worked in the Beaux-Arts Style, a style characterized by a lively naturalism that reflected the optimism of the turn of the century.
In 1916, Frishmuth was introduced to Desha, a popular concert dancer. Desha became the model for many of Frishmuth’s most successful sculptures. Frishmuth was known for decorative and useful objects, such as bookends and playful fountains. Crest of the Wave is considered one of Frishmuth’s finest achievements.
Don the Gorilla
Don the Gorilla
Artist
Sievart, Betty
Media
Bronze and stone
Location
Como Park Zoo, outside primate house
This bronze portrait of Don the gorilla was donated to the Como Park Zoo by Betty Sievert in 1982. Don was a popular gorilla at the zoo for many years. His statue is now a popular site for family pictures.
Giraffe Sculpture
Giraffe Sculpture
Artist
Landscape Structures | Flagship Recreation
Media
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)
Location
Como Park Zoo, near giraffe exhibit
The Giraffe Sculpture was added as part of a project in 2014-2015 to upgrade the outdoor giraffe exhibit. Art was based off of photos of Como’s giraffes.
Gorilla Sculpture
Gorilla Sculpture
Artist
Landscape Structures | Flagship Recreation
Media
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)
Location
Como Zoo, Gorilla Forest
The Gorilla Sculpture was added as part of a project in 2013 to upgrade the outdoor gorilla exhibit. Art was based off of photos of Como’s gorillas and was unveiled in June 2013 as part of the Grand Opening of Gorilla Forest.
Granite Frog
Little Giants
Little Giants
Artist
Casto Solano
Media
Stainless steel, glass, & LED lighting systems
Location
Outside Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
Make a Wish
Play Days
Schiller
Schiller
Artist
Ignatium Taschner
Media
Bronze
Base
Vermont Granite
Location
Estabrook Drive and Nason Place
This standing figure of Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was dedicated in 1907. The sculpture was donated by U.S. German Societies of Saint Paul and private citizens of German descent to commemorate the renowned German philosopher, poet, and dramatist, Johann von Schiller. He was born in 1759 and is known for his enthusiastic optimism. His works gave vitality to the lives of many Germans.
St. Francis
Toby
