Wild Rhinos seen in local Shopping Centre

On a trip to my local shopping centre recently I noticed a number of Rhinos on display at various locations. These rhinos have been decorated by students from schools in the local area as part of a free public art exhibition to help raise awareness and vital funds for Taronga Zoo's leading Black rhino breeding program and in-situ conservation projects.

Two in particular took my eye. I know you will recognise some of the patterns.






















Did you know that in the wild, poaching is causing world rhino populations to collapse, pushing these animals towards extinction. Right now, one rhino is killed every 11 hours by poachers.

Taronga Wild! Rhinos is a Wild in Art event that has brought businesses, artists and schools together to create a spectacular world-class sculpture trail through the streets, parks and public spaces of Sydney. The herd consists of 125 wildly colourful rhino and calf sculptures.
Visit http://taronga.org.au/wild-rhinos for more information