Aquarium
The Toledo Zoo
In 2015 the Toledo Zoo completed a full renovation of a WPA era building housing their aquarium. During the renovation, an old but popular sculpture of a Great White Shark had to be destroyed. Graphite Design and Build was selected to create a new and improved shark for the space. The replacement needed to be as realistic and eye-catching as the beautiful new interior of the aquarium. The final model measures 18 feet in length and features ultra realistic details. Visitors now have a terrifyingly real face to greet them at the entrance of the new aquarium.










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