Meet Gary...the latest recruit at Barton Grange Garden Centre that's sending customers bananas
Customers are going bananas over Barton Grange’s newest arrival.
Gary the giant gorilla has taken up residence in the garden centre’s outdoor plant area this week. The 2.8m gorilla statue has already created quite a stir and a video of his delivery has amassed more than 120,000 views on TikTok.
Barton Grange customers were asked to suggest a name for the new silverback and chose Gary. He replaces Honey the bear, a familiar figure at the centre for many years, who has now departed after finding his forever home.
Barton Grange's Outdoor Plant Manager Donna Turner said: “We know that so many of our customers have loved seeing Honey and taking pictures with him over the years, so we wanted to replace him with an equally loveable character. We’ve already had a fantastic response and think Gary will become even more popular!”
Customers are welcome to meet Gary in his new home and take pictures with him.