The Last Three
Permanent Exhibition
San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78212
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Past Exhibition
MetroTech Common, Brooklyn, NY 11201, - Jan 2019 - Feb 2020
Astor Place, New York, NY 10003 - Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
About The Exhibition
The Last Three, which was installed in the heart of New York City in March 2018, depicting Najin, Fatu and Sudan, the last male Northern White Rhino has since passed away. The sculpture continues to raise critical awareness and funds needed to protect the last northern white rhinos and to encourage participation in a petition for approaching Chinese and Vietnamese governments about eliminating the demand for rhino horns.
This work screams the important message about Rhinos impending extinction. With only two Northern White Rhinos left alive, both of them female, conservation is more urgent than ever, if it is not already too late. Gillie and Marc remain hopeful, and keep using their work to raise awareness for the rarest animal species in the world.
About The Animal
We’re about to witness the imminent extinction of the northern white rhinos. From a population of 40,000, there are only 2 northern white rhinos left, making them the rarest animals on earth. Their names are Najin. and Fatu.
Rhino horns are worth more than their weight in gold, so the last 2 are under constant threat from armies of poachers. Monumental sculpture artists - Gillie and Marc - created the world's tallest rhino sculpture to inspire, educate, and mobilise a global community to raise their voices, and affect real change against rhino horn sales.
About The Project
The Last Three, which was installed in the heart of New York City in March 2018, depicting Najin, Fatu and Sudan, the last male Northern White Rhino has since passed away. The sculpture continues to raise critical awareness and funds needed to protect the last northern white rhinos and to encourage participation in a petition for approaching Chinese and Vietnamese governments about eliminating the demand for rhino horns.
Partners
Nat Geo WILD
Nat Geo WILD is an incredible sponsor of The Last Three project by Gillie and Marc! Nat Geo WILD is the only network 100% dedicated to animals and the people who love them. As a part of National Geographic, the world’s premium destination for science, adventure and exploration, the network is thrilled to be the main sponsor for The Last Three. For over 129 years, Nat Geo has used the power of storytelling to change the world, and Nat Geo WILD is excited to join forces to raise awareness for this important cause. For more information, visit http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/wild/
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and home to the last two Northern White Rhinos on Earth. It is a sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market and the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya and still manages a very successful livestock program. Ol Pejeta also seeks to support the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure for the next generation of wildlife guardians.
