MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced's Applegate Park Zoo has a colorful new exhibit you can visit up close.
A new mural was unveiled on Monday featuring animals, including a bear and a moose along with Yosemite's Half Dome in the background.
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The artwork was completed over the weekend by Joel Aguilar.
It celebrates the rich resources of the Sierra Nevada and many of the animals at the zoo.
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It's part of a city-sponsored art project, providing a platform for local artists to add to the cultural landscape of the area.