Vivid Sydney sculptures of endangered species set to light up Taronga Zoo

SOME of the gigantic illuminated sculptures of endangered species to light up Taronga Zoo during Sydney’s Vivid Festival for the first time this year have been revealed.

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AN illuminated Sumatran tiger was revealed today as the first test model for a range of endangered animals that will feature at Taronga Zoo for the first time during Sydney’s Vivid Festival this year.

The unveiling of the model and several artist impressions of other endangered species are a taste of what to expect at the light, music and art festival which will be launched in May.

A huge illuminated bilby and a magnificent marine turtle with moving fins will also be among the stars of the zoo’s celebration.

They will light up from May 27 to June 18 for the zoo’s centenary celebrations.

The light sculptures are a collaboration between the zoo and Ample Projects and are among the largest and most technologically advanced lanterns in the history of Vivid Sydney.

The test model of a gigantic Sumatran tiger which will be on display during Vivid Sydney at Taronga Zoo. Picture: Supplied

Taronga Zoo chief executive Cameron Kerr said the incredible sculptures represented 10 critical species from Australia and Sumatra that the zoo was committed to protecting.

“We hope they will leave visitors feeling empowered to take positive action for wildlife conservation,” he said.

An artist’s impression of a gigantic marine turtle with moving fins which will be among the stars of Vivid Sydney at Taronga Zoo. Picture: Supplied

Visitors to the zoo during the festival will be greeted by a grand projection onto the facade of Taronga’s historic main entrance which will set the scene for the colourful journey to follow.

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