Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

A Fiberglass Film Star

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 22, 2021

1. A Fiberglass Film Star Marker

Inscription.
This life-sized model of a triceratops may not give autographs but he was the star of a 1968 hit. Uncle Beazley—for that's who he is—"starred" in the movie The Enormous Egg, a film based upon the 1956 children's book of the same name.

Once the filming of the movie finished, this model triceratops was given to the Smithsonian Institution. For years, he made his home on the National Mall near the Natural History Museum (right). In 1994 he came to the Zoo.

Erected by Smithsonian Institution.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.

Location. 38° 55.724′ N, 77° 2.854′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Smithsonian National Zoo. Marker is on Olmsted Walk, 0.2 miles west of North Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Book Brings A Dinosaur To Life (a few steps from this marker); How to Drink Coffee and Save Birds (a few steps from this marker); Bald Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); Prairie Dogs

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Maned Wolf / Przewalski's Horse (within shouting distance of this marker); Lions and Tigers (within shouting distance of this marker); Ostrich / Domestic Horse (within shouting distance of this marker); Black-footed Ferret / Giraffe (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.

A Fiberglass Film Star marker with Uncle Beazley image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 22, 2021

2. A Fiberglass Film Star marker with Uncle Beazley

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.