The Amber Animals
The Rex Amber Walk - situated at the entrance to Old Talunga Park - behind the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall.
The Horsey Gator in 2019 - before restoration.
The restored Horsey Gator in 2023. Pictured from left are John Bowd, Peter Wilde and Councillor Don Barrett.
John Bowd (left) assisted by Peter Wilde, took on the job of restoring the animals and placing them with ‘feet’ so they wouldn’t deteriorate as quickly as previous.
The Amber clan at the re-dedication in 2023.
Croc found at Mt Pleasant Kindergarten.
Birdwood
Park in Birdwood - near Lutheran Church
Snake at Birdwood Primary School
Whale at Birdwood Primary School
Grasshopper and Whale. The Grasshopper is no longer there, but the Whale has been restored.
Blue Snake at Birdwood Primary School. Possibly the one now at a private residence.
Croc at Birdwood Primary School (no longer there)
This snake was situated (we think) at the Birdwood Primary School, and now resides in the driveway of a private residence in Birdwood.
We suspect this was one of Rex’s creations but can’t confirm it. It was situated on the National Motor Museum old High School site (opposite the current Birdwood High School). This is a google street view photo from 2013.
Gumeracha
(pic supplied by Lyn Molinaro)
The seat in 2023 (pic supplied by Lyn Molinaro)