£5,295.00
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* Code FO 0092
* Size 190x60x48cm
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Menacing, dramatic and almost two metres long, this Swamp Alligator Garden Pond Fountain Bronze Sculpture Water Feature is designed to stop people in their tracks. Its enormous open jaws reveal rows of teeth, while the long, low body creates the impression of an alligator creeping from the water.
Add the fountain action and the sculpture becomes even more theatrical. Water flows from the open mouth, introducing movement and sound to the display.
At 190 cm long, this is a serious wildlife feature for ponds, lakes and landscaped water settings. It also has enormous potential for zoos, hotels, botanical gardens, wildlife attractions and other commercial environments.
* Code: FO0092
* Price: £5,295.00
* Size: 190 × 60 × 48 cm
* Weight: Approx. TBC
* Material: Solid Cast Bronze
* Water Feature: Water Flows From The Open Mouth
The sheer length of this sculpture is one of its greatest strengths.
At 190 cm from end to end, the alligator has enough scale to look convincing beside a substantial body of water. However, its 48 cm height keeps the profile naturally low to the ground.
That combination creates a wonderfully predatory appearance.
From a distance, visitors first notice the elongated body and unmistakable reptilian outline. Move closer and attention shifts towards the head, textured scales and enormous open jaws.
Positioned correctly, the effect can be remarkably lifelike.
The head provides the real drama.
Wide open jaws reveal an impressive collection of individually visible teeth. This immediately gives the sculpture a stronger personality than a more passive alligator pose.
It also creates a natural focal point.
Position the head towards the main viewing area and visitors are immediately confronted by that extraordinary mouth. Turn the body slightly and the long reptilian profile becomes equally important.
The fountain outlet is incorporated within the mouth, allowing the dramatic pose to become functional as well as decorative.
Connect the sculpture to a suitable pump and water flows from the open mouth.
Suddenly, the alligator is no longer simply sitting beside the pond. Moving water adds action, sound and another reason to stop and look.
The fountain effect could be particularly entertaining when directed back into a pond or purpose-built pool.
Depending on the surrounding landscape, the installation could feel dramatic, playful or surprisingly natural.
For commercial environments, the moving water provides another important advantage. It helps the sculpture attract attention even before visitors have reached it.
Careful positioning can make this bronze look remarkably at home.
Place the long body close to a pond or lake margin and allow surrounding vegetation to soften parts of the sculpture. Reeds and ornamental grasses are obvious choices.
Natural stone, logs and waterside planting could develop the scene further.
The low profile is particularly useful here. Instead of towering above the landscape, the alligator can appear to creep through it.
Leave the head and open jaws clearly visible. The partially concealed body then adds to the illusion of a reptile emerging from the water.
Zoos and animal attractions have enormous potential with this sculpture.
An alligator approaching two metres long immediately gives visitors a sense of scale. Meanwhile, the huge mouth and fountain capability make the display entertaining as well as impressive.
Position it near a reptile house or alligator-themed area. Alternatively, create a dedicated waterside installation surrounded by appropriate planting.
Families are likely to be particularly drawn to the sculpture.
Children can inspect the enormous teeth at close range, while adults can appreciate the bronze craftsmanship and detail.
Wildlife parks and specialist reptile attractions could take the installation even further.
Used near an educational area, the bronze can provide an engaging visual feature. Visitors can approach safely and examine the form of an alligator at close range.
The fountain function creates another layer of interest.
Instead of a static educational display, the sculpture can become an entertaining part of the visitor experience.
A carefully landscaped setting could make the bronze appear surprisingly realistic from a distance. That moment of uncertainty may be exactly what makes visitors remember it.
Botanical gardens offer exciting opportunities for this alligator.
Exotic planting can transform the surrounding landscape into a convincing swamp-inspired scene. Large foliage, reeds and grasses would work particularly well.
A tropical glasshouse could offer another possibility where appropriate. Alternatively, position the sculpture beside an outdoor pond within an exotic planting collection.
The long body can disappear partly amongst vegetation while the open jaws remain clearly visible.
Add the water jet and visitors suddenly discover something far more unexpected than another ornamental fountain.
Hotels and resorts could have tremendous fun with this bronze.
Place it beside a landscaped pond and guests may initially wonder whether they have spotted something real. Pool gardens and themed courtyards offer further possibilities.
For a resort with tropical or exotic landscaping, the alligator could become part of the property’s visual identity.
Guests naturally photograph unusual features. An almost two-metre bronze alligator with enormous teeth and water firing from its mouth certainly qualifies.
That photographic appeal can turn a decorative installation into something people actively interact with.
Theme parks, adventure attractions and family leisure destinations represent another strong market.
The sculpture already has drama built into its design. There is no need to explain why an alligator with wide-open jaws attracts attention.
Place it near water and the effect becomes stronger.
Restaurants, bars and venues with swamp, jungle or tropical themes could also use the bronze as a signature feature.
A sculpture like this can help give a commercial space personality. Customers remember the enormous alligator outside the entrance or beside the water.
Commercial settings are only part of the opportunity.
For a private owner with a substantial pond or lake, this bronze could create an extraordinary garden scene.
Position it close to the waterline for realism. Alternatively, allow the alligator to emerge through surrounding planting.
Large contemporary gardens could use it very differently. Against clean landscaping, the reptilian form becomes a dramatic piece of sculpture in its own right.
For someone who enjoys unusual wildlife art, this is certainly more unexpected than conventional garden statuary.
A sculpture this distinctive naturally becomes part of the conversation.
Imagine guests walking through the garden and suddenly encountering an enormous alligator beside the pond. Add water firing from its open mouth and the experience becomes even more memorable.
Pool areas and outdoor entertaining spaces could make excellent settings for exactly this reason.
The bronze has serious sculptural quality, but it also has a sense of theatre.
That combination allows the owner to create something impressive without the garden becoming overly formal.
Large sculptures can be difficult to understand from a single photograph.
For this alligator, we have images taken from various positions. These help customers appreciate the complete 190 cm length and naturally low stance.
Different viewpoints also reveal the shape of the body and textured bronze surface.
Most importantly, the photographs provide clear views of the enormous open mouth, individual teeth and water outlet.
Customers can therefore inspect the features that give this sculpture so much character before considering how it could work within their own landscape.
Look beyond the dramatic mouth and there is plenty more to appreciate.
The textured surface creates the rugged appearance expected from an alligator. Scales and contours catch changing light throughout the day, adding depth across the long body.
The low legs help anchor the animal visually to the ground.
Meanwhile, the head remains the dominant feature. Its open jaws ensure the sculpture retains a sense of movement even when the fountain is switched off.
Turn the water on and that impression becomes stronger still.
Waterside sculpture demands a material capable of enduring outdoor conditions.
Solid bronze is ideally suited to the task. It does not rust or corrode and can remain permanently outdoors throughout the seasons.
This makes the sculpture suitable for long-term positioning beside ponds, lakes and other water features.
Exposure to the elements can gradually add further character to the bronze surface. However, the sculpture itself is designed to endure.
For private owners and commercial attractions alike, that longevity makes it suitable for permanent installation.
At £5,295, this sculpture offers considerably more than a conventional fountain.
It is almost two metres of bronze wildlife art. The low creeping stance creates realism, while the huge tooth-filled mouth provides instant drama. Add moving water and the entire display comes alive.
A private owner can transform the edge of a pond or lake. Zoos and wildlife parks can create an engaging visitor feature. Botanical gardens can conceal the body amongst exotic planting, while hotels and resorts can turn the alligator into a memorable photographic landmark.
Give this magnificent bronze the right surroundings and allow those enormous jaws to face the main viewing point.
The result could be spectacular: a dramatic alligator apparently emerging from the landscape, ready to surprise anyone who comes too close to the water.
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