Bumper stickers and water decals were once plentiful in gift shops at souvenir stands along the Florida roadside. One of the most popular was the Florida Marineland bumper sticker in the shape of a bottlenose dolphin. The History Center pays homage to that era with four new sticker designs for sale in its gift shop. Each of the Historic Animals of Central Florida has a fascinating story, from the fearsome Billy the Swan to the beloved Gus the Camel. Here are the stories of a few of our favorite feathered and furry friends.
Barney the Buffalo
A Wild West icon runs amok in downtown Orlando.
Billy the Swan
Learn the legend of the menace on Lake Lucerne!
Gus the Kissing Camel
This root beer-guzzling camel loved to smooch strangers.
Pinkey the Patriotic Pup
Meet Orlando’s most stylish dog in the 1940s.