Airport terminal’s famous flamingo gets a name

The flamingo sculpture, whose moniker was chosen from 65,000 entries in a contest, will greet passengers at Tampa International Airport.

By Brian Hartz
| 12:30 p.m. January 9, 2023
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As a result of a public vote held in December, the flamingo featured in Matthew Mazzotta's "Home" sculpture at Tampa International Airport has been named Phoebe. (Courtesy photo)

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

A giant flamingo featured in an eye-catching Tampa International Airport sculpture, titled Home, now has a name: Phoebe.

The dramatic artwork was created by Matthew Mazzotta and graces the entry area of TIA’s terminal, with the flamingo’s neck and head appearing to descend from the ceiling. In December, the airport held a Name the Flamingo contest that drew more than 65,000 entries, with a prize package consisting of four round-trip tickets from Silver Airways and a Busch Gardens VIP experience that includes four single-day admission tickets, four all-day dining passes, four Quick Queue Unlimited passes and preferred parking.