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Thanks for supporting makeover of Charles Paddock Zoo tiger statue

Jake Kemple, left, and his father John of Genesis Bronze, guide the bronze tiger that spent 25 years at the front of the Charles Paddock Zoo back into its place after being refreshed and refurbished at their shop in Paso Robles.
Jake Kemple, left, and his father John of Genesis Bronze, guide the bronze tiger that spent 25 years at the front of the Charles Paddock Zoo back into its place after being refreshed and refurbished at their shop in Paso Robles. Joe Johnston jjohnston@thetribunenews.com

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who supported getting the bronze tiger that welcomes you into the Charles Paddock Zoo a makeover. After 25 years, he was looking a little worn, so he was sent to Genesis Bronze Foundry to be sandblasted, restriped, recolored and reshined to create a better-than-ever look. He is once again ready to grrrreet you and protect the flamingos.

There’s still time to get on the donor list with a check to Friends of the Charles Paddock Zoo. Be sure to direct it to TIGER MAKEOVER.

Susan J. Beatie, Atascadero

This story was originally published April 2, 2017 at 9:10 PM with the headline "Thanks for supporting makeover of Charles Paddock Zoo tiger statue."

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