2013

SX9265 : Funzi the gorilla, Babbacombe

taken 11 years ago, near to Babbacombe, Torbay, England

Funzi the gorilla, Babbacombe
Funzi the gorilla, Babbacombe
Funzi forms part of the Great Gorillas Trail and was designed by Bridgwater College, Bridgwater. As might be indicated by what he is wearing, he sits in the window of a diving centre, Diver's Down on Babbacombe Road.
Great Gorillas Project

The Great Gorillas Project celebrates the 90th birthday of Paignton Zoo. "Life-size model gorillas have been sponsored by businesses and community groups, painted in original designs by specially-commissioned artists and displayed in public, creating a unique art trail around Exeter and the English Riviera" LinkExternal link .

The gorillas are on display from 3rd August until 13th October 2013. There are 30 life-size models LinkExternal link , plus 20 smaller versions designed by local schools, and 4 "surprises". All are shown on the trail map LinkExternal link .

Money raised will go to help Paignton Zoo to continue its conservation and education work, and also to the Cross River gorilla project. "Fewer than 300 Cross Rivera gorillas remain in the wild and it is the most endangered African ape" LinkExternal link .


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Derek Harper   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 6 September, 2013   (more nearby)
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Tuesday, 10 September, 2013
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OSGB36: geotagged! SX 9269 6531 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:28.6652N 3:30.8235W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SX 9269 6531
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