A Wild Troll

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Big Discoveries Live Here —
So Should a Troll

With your support, The Wild Center can welcome the first-ever New York Troll. After the visiting Trolls depart for lands unknown, this fall, The Wild Center has the chance to have the first-ever New York Troll! One who will stay, inspire, and become a beloved part of the Adirondacks for years to come.
 
Imagine turning a corner on the trail to the river and meeting a 20-foot-tall Troll, inviting you to slow down, play, and explore beneath the canopy. Created by Thomas Dambo using recycled materials, this one-of-a-kind Troll reflects the values you care about: creativity, sustainability, and connection to nature.
 
Your gift helps create a lasting space for wonder—inviting children, families, and visitors of all ages to engage in hands-on outdoor play and discovery along the Raquette River Roll Trail. This is more than art. It’s an experience you help make possible. 
Help The Wild Center raise $500,000 for the New York Troll today!
make it real. donate for the first-ever new york troll.

About Thomas Dambo

Thomas Dambo is considered the world’s leading recycle artist, having been taught from a young age the value of recycling, sustainability, and unlimited imagination. Previously, Thomas has led a multifaceted life that allowed him to express his creativity via music, street art, and scenic design. After graduating from the Kolding Design School with a master’s degree in interactive design, Thomas began his current journey of using recycled materials to create colorful art installations, building the foundation for his artwork today.

Thomas’s high level of creativity drives the creation of highly interactive experiences, allowing users to express their own individuality on a large scale. From gardens made of recycled plastics to a functioning Christmas market made from commercial refuse, Thomas creates experiences that are immersive, interactive, and awe-inspiring. Today, Thomas is known internationally for his larger-than-life Troll sculptures made from recycled wood. With over 100 sculptures all over the world, these Trolls have begun to have a life of their own.

Thomas’ vision is to create art that inspires people to go explore, have adventures in nature, and demonstrates that trash can be turned into something beautiful.