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Celebrate the Big Ram of Wagin--a magnificent 15-metre-long, 7-tonne wool industry monument standing proudly since 1985! Sculpted by artist Andrew Hickson over eight months of fibreglass mastery, this impressive fuzzy-faced champion has become a community memorial to the wool trade that built Wagin's prosperity. Located in Western Australia's agricultural heartland, the Big Ram celebrates the merino sheep industry and the importance of wool to the regional economy. For road trip enthusiasts exploring WA's farming regions, this impressive Big Thing offers insight into pastoral heritage and Australian rural life. The sculpture's impressive scale--15 metres long and weighing 7 tonnes--demonstrates the engineering required to honour the humble sheep. Wagin's Big Ram attracts tourists, farmers, and agricultural enthusiasts seeking to understand Western Australia's wool production legacy. This iconic roadside attraction perfectly captures WA's farming identity and pastoral traditions.
Fun Fact
One merino sheep produces enough wool annually to make 6 complete business suits--that's remarkable textile productivity! The Big Ram is hollow inside, allowing visitors to understand its engineering. Western Australia's wool industry generates hundreds of millions annually, making Wagin a vital agricultural centre. Merino wool is prized globally for its softness and durability.
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