The boar is a rare bronze copy of a casting of the marble statue displayed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
This bronze is known affectionally as "Tacca," in honour of Pietro Tacca,
the artist who created the statue in 1620.
His snout is finely burnished by thousands of visitors
who give it an affectionate rub for good luck.
Tacca is dedicated to all the children and dogs who visit The Gardens.
..........from Butchart Gardens Website