Warrnambool’s Penguin Sculptures

Ever wondered who created those adorable penguin sculptures in Warrnambool’s main street? Well, they were commissioned by the Warrnambool City Council as part of the Liebig Street Renewal Project.

Julie Squires is the artist who came up with the concept of the bronze penguin street sculptures called “Where’s the Water?” The cheeky penguins are bolted down onto sandstone blocks so they won’t go off wandering down the street to join the penguin colony on Middle Island.

 Julie Squires’ sculptures relate to both young and old and are a nice change from scratching your head and thinking, okay, what the hell am I looking at here?
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In winter, the bronze penguins get hand knitted woolly scarves to keep them warm during the chilly Warrnambool winters. And If you happen to be passing by, don’t forgot to rub one of Warrnambool’s iconic bronze penguins for luck.