A monumental public sculpture has arrived on Princes Dock, marking the first-ever exhibition in Liverpool for internationally celebrated artists Gillie and Marc.
Go Wildlife Go is now on view at Liverpool Waters, situated on Princes Dock between the Malmaison and Crowne Plaza hotels.
Installed from April 2026 to April 2027, the artwork finds its home in a thriving mixed-use neighbourhood bookended by the Royal Liver Building and the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The sculpture’s arrival follows a successful exhibition at Paternoster Square in London and adds to the growing collection of public art at Liverpool Waters.
The interactive installation features an extraordinary group of endangered animals, including a northern white rhino, a Masai giraffe, and a mountain gorilla, all riding together on a scooter.
At the heart of the journey are the artists’ iconic characters, Dogman and Rabbitwoman, representing unity and the shared connection between humanity and the natural world.
A Powerful Call for Conservation
More than a visual landmark, the work serves as a deeply urgent call to action regarding the rapid decline of wildlife populations.
Each animal represented faces significant threats from habitat loss and poaching, such as the northern white rhino, of which only two females remain in existence.
Gillie and Marc said:
“We wanted to create something joyful that also carries a deeper message.
“These animals are not just characters, they represent real species that need our help. By bringing them together in this way, we hope people feel a connection to them and are inspired to care about their future.”
Interactive Art on the Waterfront
The sculpture is designed to be fully participatory, with visitors invited to hop on the scooter, take photos, and join the symbolic ride toward a safer future for endangered species.
The installation was facilitated by the Liverpool Business Improvement District (BID) as part of its ongoing commitment to making world-class art accessible in public spaces.
Bill Addy, CEO of Liverpool Business Improvement District, commented:
“We are delighted to have been able to step in and support Gillie and Marc in finding a new home for this work.
“We are committed to art staying in the public realm. It animates space and gives artists a sense of ownership and a place in our cities and streets.
“For the city we hope they will find this artwork as inspiring as we have and will want to get hands on in giving it a Liverpool welcome.”
Liza Marco, Senior Asset Manager at Liverpool Waters, said:
“Peel Waters are incredibly proud to be partnering with the Liverpool Business Improvement District and artists Gillie and Marc, to bring Go Wildlife Go to Liverpool Waters.
“Princes Dock is a truly unique setting, a place where thousands of people live, work, and visit every day, this sculpture will become a joyful and thought‑provoking landmark on our waterfront.
“Public art plays a huge role in shaping vibrant, meaningful places, and installations like this support our vision at Peel Waters to create waterside communities where, from sunrise to sunset, there is always something to see, do, and experience.
“We’re very pleased to give this remarkable piece a home and to share it with everyone who comes through Liverpool Waters.”
Set against the backdrop of Liverpool’s historic waterfront, the sculpture is designed to be both visually iconic and emotionally engaging.
Visitors are encouraged to experience the work up close, interact with it directly, and reflect on its message, reinforcing the artists’ belief that public art should be accessible, participatory, and meaningful.
With Go Wildlife Go, Gillie and Marc continue their global mission to use art as a platform for conservation.
By placing endangered animals at the centre of public spaces, they aim to spark conversations, inspire connection, and ultimately encourage action to protect the natural world.
