Make Way for Ducklings statues in the Public Garden

The bronze Make Way for Ducklings statues in the Boston Public Garden were inspired by Robert McCloskey's children's book and were installed in 1987 near the lagoon. The statues are a major tourist photo spot, and locals commonly make lighthearted jokes about tourists crowding the area or about 'losing' a duckling. The statues are a documented cultural landmark in the Public Garden.