Manfish at North New Brighton Zoo

1990s

Many will remember The "Manfish" which greeted thousands of people over the the years at the entrance to The North New Brighton Zoo on Beach Rd.
Many children believed this as for real but of course was purpose built.

Creator: Johnny Moore

Area: East / New Brighton

Contributor: Neil Hennessy

Source: Entry in the 2021 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH21-DW-135911

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Manfish at North New Brighton Zoo

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