OOS Sculpture

Baron Macombo "Mac" Bust

1998 / Tom Tischler / Powell

Baron Macombo "Mac" Bust Close Up

A bronze bust of the gorilla Baron Macombo, better known as Mac, father of Colo, the first gorilla ever born in captivity.

Located near the gorilla enclosure in the Congo Expedition Region of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W Powell Rd

County

: Delaware

Citation

: Tom Tischler, “Baron Macombo "Mac" Bust,” Ohio Outdoor Sculpture , accessed May 30, 2023, http://www.oos.sculpturecenter.org/items/show/1963.

Title

Baron Macombo "Mac" Bust

Description

A bronze bust of the gorilla Baron Macombo, better known as Mac, father of Colo, the first gorilla ever born in captivity.

Located near the gorilla enclosure in the Congo Expedition Region of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Creator

Date

1998

Source

https://zoohistories.com/2020/05/23/colo/
correspondence with zoo employee

Identifier

1963

Location City

Location County

Location Street

4850 W Powell Rd

Location Type

Artist Notes

http://www.tomtischler.com/

Installation Date

1998

Materials