In celebration of Elmwood Park Zoo's 100th anniversary in 2024, businesses in Montgomery County teamed up with local artists to create one-of-a-kind jaguar sculptures for the Zoo's Centennial Prowl.
High Swartz LLP collaborated with local fine artist Katie Waters to create a unique jaguar statue, which has been placed in the Montgomery Bar Association's courtyard at 100 West Airy Street in Norristown.
The jaguar features High Swartz's signature blue ascending into a night sky filled with fireworks. The statue and its base were unveiled in the courtyard on July 18 by Al Zone, CEO of the zoo, Jennifer Conti, the zoo's development director, Denise Vicario, executive director at the bar, Hon. Carolyn T. Carluccio, President Judge, and Tom Gabor, Director of Marketing at High Swartz LLP.
The thought process behind the jaguar was simple. "With Elmwood Park Zoo's centennial, they join a select group of Montgomery County businesses that have reached the 100-year mark. With High Swartz being one of the oldest law firms in the area, it was only fitting to welcome the Zoo to the centennial club," said Tom Gabor.
Other jaguar locations include the Horsham Library, Centennial Park & Jeffersonville Golf Club in West Norriton Township, Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital, Valley Forge Casino, Royersford Library, Boys and Girls Club of Ambler, Norristown Borough Municipal Building, Temple University Ambler Campus, and the Plymouth Township Municipal Building.
After the Prowl, the jaguars will then be on display along the Schuylkill River Trail, which will be accessible via the zoo's planned expansion.
Special thanks go out to Denise Vicario and Jim Mathias at the Montgomery Bar for their involvement.
