Iggy the Iguana stands guard atop the Burnett Animal Health Science Center at the Fort Worth Zoo. | Photo by Jeremy Enlow
Iggy the Iguana has seen rain, ice, snow, and 100-degree heat, but hasn’t had a fresh makeover in nearly 15 years — until now.
For over a decade, Iggy the Iguana has been the face of the Fort Worth Zoo with his 40-ft presence atop the Burnett Animal Health Science Center. On January 7, Iggy was airlifted away for a well-deserved refurbishment. He returned to the zoo last week.
The Lone Star iguana
Iggy’s story began far from Cowtown. Created by the late artist Bob “Daddy-O” Wade — whose work has been featured by The New York Times and Texas Monthly — the 2,600-lb iguana first made a name for himself in New York City.
St. Patrick’s Day Party | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Flying Saucer Draught Emporium | Cost of purchase | It isn’t too late to celebrate — enjoy $5 drafts and a traditional Irish meal of Shepherd’s pie, while listening to live music by Cash Byers beginning at 7 p.m.
Big Mike’s Box of Rock | 9-11 p.m. | Magnolia Motor Lounge | Free | Get over the hump of the week with a free rock show.
Thursday, March 20
Sparkle & Strokes: A Self-Expression Experience | 6-8 p.m. | Zafiro Jewellers | $90 | Celebrate Women’s History Month with a guided bracelet-making and tote bag painting class, followed by socializing and networking.
Melt Ice Creams is also reveling in the fact that Iggy the Iguana is back and is celebrating by releasing a new flavor. Try Iggy’s Matcha Mountain, which contains matcha ice cream swirled in a blackberry jam packed with soy-free brown butter almond crumbles. Yum.
Eat
What if you could get rewarded for eating? Now you can with chef Tim Love’s new All In Passport. Sign up today to receive your passport and start earning stamps for trying featured dishes, drinks, and experiences. Trade in your stamps for exclusive rewards like free entrees, event access, and more.
Festival
Art and music and food — oh my. Mark your calendars because the Main Street Arts Festival is back in less than a month. From Thursday, April 10 to Sunday, April 13, head downtown to peruse local art, try local eats, and enjoy live entertainment. Look ahead at some of the featured artists this year.
Development
During last week’s city council meeting, members approved a new hotel and mixed-use development on the site of the Montgomery Street Antique Mall. The mall has not made any announcements about an official closing date or relocation. We’ll be following this story closely. (Fort Worth Report)
Plan Ahead
Hop to it, everybunny. The Easter Bunny will be at North East Mall in Hurst from this Friday, March 21 to Saturday, April 19. Also, don’t miss the Bunny & Buddies Bash happening this Saturday. Reservations are highly encouraged to get your photo taken.
Legacy
College basketball star and Phoenix Suns player Oliver Miller has died at 54. Miller was raised in Fort Worth, where he attended Southwest High School before attending the University of Arkansas to play basketball. WFAA reporter Paul B. Livengood shared the full story on X. (WFAA)
Mansion Monday
Eyes are on this double-lot residence in Park Hill. This five-bed, five-bath, 6,596-sqft single-family home could be yours — if you’re in the mood for a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a basement with a kitchenette, and a resort-style backyard.
Sports
TCU women’s basketball guard Hailey Van Lith scored 20 points during the tournament final against Baylor last week. The team is ranked No. 1 in the Big 12, which means they secured their bid in the NCAA championship. Get the biggest stories of the TCU Horned Frogs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Active
Lace up and hit the ground running at the 26th Annual Zoo Run, a family-friendly 5K and 1K fun run, happening on April 5. Dash past your favorite animals while supporting wildlife conservation and education efforts locally and around the world. Ready to sign up? Let’s zoo it.*
Finance
What does wealth building look like to you? Whether it’s buying a vacation home, funding your child’s education, or traveling more, financial freedom looks different to everyone. Here are some tips + tricks from United Texas Credit Union to help break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle — and watch your wealth grow.*
Try This
ICYMI, the Screening Auditions for the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition are happening now through March 22. Get a free sneak peek as a select 77 pianists compete for the final 30 spots in the competition, happening May 21–June 7. Electrifying performances await — will you be there?*
Number
Car insurance premiums are projected to hit $2,101 annually by 2025 — a record high. Switching providers might save you over $1,300 each year. Why leave money on the table? Get matched with a more affordable plan.*
Biz
Calling all business owners. For a limited time, we’re offering 15% off your first advertising purchase on our self-service ad portal. No long-term contract required — simply use the code NEW15 at checkout to redeem the discount.
The Buy
The Buy
Really cute palazzo pants on sale at Nordstrom Rack. The lightweight, flowy pants can be dressed up or down for spring events and come in fun prints.
Iggy’s wearing green today. Are you? Happy St. Patrick’s Day. If you can believe it, I’m Irish (shocking). This summer, I’m traveling to Ireland for the first time and I can’t wait to visit the home of Guinness in Dublin. Until then, I’ll just stick to our local breweries.
Answered
Answered
Say — what’s with the Worth Heights grain silos?
The grain silos are located at 3700 Alice St. | Photo by John Roberts
Last week, we quizzed our subscribers on facts about the Worth Heights grain silos. 47.1% of readers knew the correct height of the tallest head house, which is 193 ft. Just 38% of readers knew that in 2020, Fort Worth received $300,000 from the EPA to clean up the site. We stumped readers the most when we asked who was the president of Fort Worth Elevator & Warehouse. Only 10% knew it was Jules G. Smith.
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