Jaguar Sculpture Prowls At Horsham Township Library

HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —The jaguar is on the prowl.

In celebration of Elmwood Park Zoo's 100th anniversary, the township unveiled its majestic Jaguar statue that will serve as a local attraction and community photo-op at the Horsham Township Library through 2026, officials said.

"This beautiful piece of art pays tribute to the zoo's century-long dedication to wildlife conservation and community engagement," officials said in a Facebook post.

Zoo officials had appeared at a Township Council meeting last March to discuss their "Centennial Prowl Art Installation Movement" to set "jaguars loose" across Montgomery County.

The Township Council presented the zoo with a $10,000 check which will sponsor a jaguar sculpture designed by a local artist.

"Horsham was delighted to support the Zoo’s centennial and their master plan," officials said in a Facebook post "We are all connected even to the wild animals that we share this planet with."

"The square shapes on our jaguar symbolize our solid and strong community," officials said. "Woven together, these squares are representative of the connection between our residents, businesses, schools, and civic groups. The openings left within the squares represent our open and welcoming community.

After a year, the statue will embark on a new journey to be displayed along the Schuylkill River Trail, giving more nature lovers a chance to admire this stunning display, officials said.

Nearly a dozen jaguars will be placed at select locations, each one custom-designed by local artists.

(Horsham Township)