DENVER (KDVR) — When people hear the word rhino, they often think of the horned animal that roams Africa. For Denverites, when they hear RiNo, they often think of the district in the city. Now Denverites can think about both at the same time, thanks to a massive statue that found its way to the streets of RiNo.
The statue is a 30-foot-tall, 22,000-pound climbable rhinoceros.
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Joint venture partners Golub & Company and FORMATIV have put together a campaign, “Name the Rhino,” that asks the public to name the newly established statue.
“We’re so excited to invite the community to be part of this story and help us give this iconic rhino a name that reflects the character and creativity of Denver,” said Laura Newman, Vice President of Investment & Development at Golub & Company, in a press release. “Our goal with both the rhino and the public realm was to create a true sense of place here at Denargo Market, and we hope this becomes a beloved landmark for neighbors, families and visitors.”…