Here’s how to help design a new memorial for the famous P-22 mountain lion

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About the project: Friends of Griffith Park and the National Wildlife Federation are partnering with the City of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation to lead the project. The memorial should prompt Angelenos and visitors to think about their connection to the P-22 and how the mountain lion’s legacy paved the way for conservation efforts. His path to Griffith Park took him across several highways where mountain lions have been hit and killed in the past. To help keep wildlife safe, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is currently underway in Agoura Hills.

Why it’s important: P-22 was euthanized in 2022 when local park officials noted his health was deteriorating after he was captured in the backyard of a Los Feliz home. He was 12 years old, an unusually long life for a mountain lion. Thousands of people gathered to celebrate his life at a memorial last year.

How to participate: To submit your sculpture idea, send an email [email protected] before December 31.