You’ll Find 6 Giant Trolls in the Woods of Upstate NY This Summer

6 Giants Trolls Visit Upstate, New York For The Summer

Don't worry, we're not talking about internet trolls we deal with on the daily in 2026.These trolls are cuter and come with an educational purpose and life lesson.

According to The Wild Center explains on their website, these 6 trolls are part of a new touring exhibition featuring Thomas Dambo's "signature folklore-inspired troll sculptures."

The trolls are there to "teach humans to rediscover nature and inspire them to be good stewards of the earth." The Wild Center shares that the troll sculptures are made from "reclaimed materials."

They add:

The outdoor exhibition will fuse fairytales, whimsy, and incredible art installations to inspire visitors to explore themes such as recycling and reusing trash, the importance of plants and gardens, art, and more.

The TROLLS: Save The Humans exhibit runs June 1st, 2026, through October 31st, 2026.

Meet The Trolls of The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, New York

Each of the 6 trolls you'll meet at The Wild Center comes with their own messages and personality.

Take a look below and meet all 6!

Meet The 6 Trolls Visiting Upstate, NY's The Wild Center This Summer

The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, New York, welcomes TROLLS: Save The Humans exhibit this summer from June 1st through October 31st. Thomas Dambo’s 6 signature giant folklore-inspire troll sculptures will be on hand to "teach humans to rediscover nature and inspire them to be good stewards of the earth." Meet the 6 trolls and learn all about their personalities below.

Which one is your favorite so far?

The TROLLS: Save The Humans exhibit is included with the cost of a General Admission ticket to The Wild Center. Tickets can be purchased on The Wild Center website.

The Wild Center recommends pre-purchasing your tickets as "daily admission is subject to sell out." Additionally, The Wild Center is open daily 10 am to 5 pm from June 1st through October 31. There are extended hours until 7 pm from July through August.

The Wild Center Recently Named One of The Best in The Nation

Recently, The Wild Center received a top honor thanks to the votes of many across the United States.

According to USA Today voters, The Wild Center is one of the best science museums in the nation. They were rated #2 in the entire U.S.on their 10Best list.

USA Today writes:

A 54,000-square-foot building houses the center's main exhibits, while trails, a private pond, and river frontage form the outdoor experience. From naturalist-led walks to animal encounters, there's always a special event happening here.

Learn more at TheWildCenter.org.

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