Lagoon Buys 3 Lions From Utah State Capitol

The owners of Lagoon really, really wanted the concrete lions that once guarded the entrances to the state Capitol.

Enough that they spent nearly $16,000 on three of the four statues Thursday and attempted to outbid an unidentified Salt Lake resident who spent $8,100 for the fourth.

So what are they going to do with the costly critters?

Don't know, said Dick Andrew, vice president of marketing for the Farmington amusement park.

"We're confident we'll find a good use for them. But it is not decided really what it will be," Andrew said. "They could end up in Pioneer Village or they could end up part of the theming of a new ride."...

Next up? Possibly the rug in the ceremonial Gold Room replaced during the renovation. No word yet on whether Lagoon is looking for floor coverings.

Picture also at link.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7053354...itol-lions.html