Metal Sculptures of Galleta Meadows
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  | Galleta Meadows: Although not exactly a hike, one interesting thing to do in Anza Borrego is to look at the life-size metal sculptures created by Ricardo Breceda. This activity will require that you drive a little, stop the car to admire the colossal artwork, then get back into the car to see the next one. Thus, this could be something to do when it is too hot to hike. Though, these sculptures are amazing regardless of the weather! Multimillionaire Dennis Avery (as in "Avery" office supplies) commissioned Ricardo Breceda to create a "creature desert" for all to enjoy. The metal sculptures (which include dinosaurs, saber-toothed cats, sloths, birds of prey, wild horses, elephants, llamas, camels, and various people) can be found on the estate called "Galleta Meadows" in Borrego Springs. Although this is private property, it is open to the public. Dennis Avery allows visitors to enter his desert estate to enjoy the giant metal creatures. |
Above: Gomphotherium is a prehistoric animal similar to the modern day elephant. The major noticeable difference being the two is that the Gomphotehrium has 4 tusk: 2 on upper jaw and 2 on lower jaw.
 | Bicardo Breceda's shop is called Perris Jurassic Park and it is located off highway 215 in Perry, California. Read more about this project here. |
