🐘🎪 Cinnamon Kandy & Doodle Dandy Circus Elephants in San Antonio, Texas – Playful Giants of Public Art

Simba and I visited the Cinnamon Kandy and Doodle Dandy Circus Elephants in San Antonio, Texas — two whimsical, oversized elephant sculptures that celebrate imagination, spectacle, and classic roadside art. Created by Texas artist Bob “Daddy-O” Wade, the same mind behind the World’s Largest Cowboy Boots, these colorful elephants were designed to capture the playful spirit of a traveling circus.

Originally installed as part of a larger public art vision, the elephants have grown into beloved local landmarks. Their exaggerated scale, bright colors, and theatrical poses make them feel like performers frozen mid-act, adding fun, nostalgia, and personality to the surrounding area.

If you enjoy oversized art, classic roadside sculptures, and playful landmarks with a story behind them, these circus elephants are a fun and memorable stop in San Antonio.

🌵 Circus Spirit Meets Texas-Scale Art

Cinnamon Kandy and Doodle Dandy embody everything Bob “Daddy-O” Wade was known for — bold ideas, oversized forms, and a sense of humor that invites people to smile. The elephants feel intentionally dramatic, with poses and details that suggest movement, performance, and showmanship.

Rather than blending into the city, they stand out proudly, embracing spectacle and reminding visitors that public art can be joyful and theatrical.

🐾 Visiting the Elephants with Simba

Stopping here with Simba 🐕 made the experience even more fun. We walked around the sculptures, taking in the scale and details, and enjoyed how approachable and lighthearted the artwork feels.

This stop is especially enjoyable if you like:

- Oversized public art with personality
- Roadside landmarks that feel playful and nostalgic
- Sculptures that don’t take themselves too seriously

It’s the kind of stop that adds energy and humor to a road trip.

🎥 Watch the Video

Join Simba and me as we visit the Cinnamon Kandy and Doodle Dandy Circus Elephants in San Antonio, Texas. This video captures their full scale, colorful details, and the circus-inspired character that makes them such standout pieces of public art.

👀 In This Video You’ll See

- Shots capturing the full size and playful poses of both elephants
- Close-ups of the colorful paint, details, and circus styling
- Views of the surrounding setting that frames these larger-than-life sculptures
- Another iconic example of San Antonio’s public art

🌄 Why These Circus Elephants Are Worth Seeing

Cinnamon Kandy and Doodle Dandy aren’t subtle — and that’s exactly the point. They celebrate creativity, performance, and the joy of encountering something unexpected along the road.

This stop is ideal for:

- Fans of oversized roadside art
- Travelers who enjoy playful, photo-worthy landmarks
- Anyone exploring San Antonio’s unique public art scene

Some landmarks impress with history. Others impress with imagination. These elephants do both.

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