Waco Sculpture Zoo

Taking Flight

Taking Flight is comprised of stylized birds taking off together. They were cast in an aluminum/magnesium alloy known as “Almag 535.” This material is strong,

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Did you know?

? There are over 10,000 different species of birds around the world. Birds have hollow bones, which help them fly. The bee hummingbird is the smallest living bird in the world, with a length of just 2 inches and weigh less than a nickel. Homing pigeons are bred to find their way home from long distances away and have been used for thousands of years to carry messages. In Ancient Greece, pigeons delivered the results of the Olympic Games. Flocks of geese (which this sculpture evokes) can migrate together for thousands of miles, taking it in turns to lead and follow.

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More sculptures

Explore more animal sculptures along the river trail. Each piece brings a different story, artist, and perspective to the Waco Sculpture Zoo.

Spilling the Wind

Spilling the Wind was cast in silicon bronze in the artist’s personal foundry, which he has operated with his father since 1983. Since Roman times, the eagle in art has been a symbol of power and clear vision. Here the artist has placed the eagle in an almost vertical soaring motion. One wing reaches heavenward and the other points down to earth. Meanwhile, those sharp eyes are looking ahead – perhaps to the future. Notice the color variation, which is due to the application of a special patina that defines the feathers and helps protect the bronze.

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John A. Maisano

Stalking Fox

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