"Around 1962, Ivan and his twin sister were born in Africa. When they were about 2 they were captured and sold by wildlife traders to a department store owner in the USA. The female died and Ivan lived as a pet until he became too large to control. He was moved to the department store itself in Tacoma, Washington State, USA and for the next 27 years he lived on display behind glass in a 14 x 14 foot concrete cell. In 1995 he was moved to Zoo Atlanta and Ivan walked on grass for the first time in decades." Mrs Chin
Book Trailer - The One and Only Ivan By Katherine Applegate
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate is now in our library
"This is an amazing story and a must read for everyone. a warning that parts of this story are sad and will bring a tear to your eye. This story is written from Ivans' perspective." Mrs Chin
Aged, beloved Ivan the gorilla from Tacoma dies at Atlanta zoo
"Ivan the gorilla, who spent 27 years on display in a south Tacoma shopping centre, died Monday August 20 2012 at Zoo Atlanta, his home for the past 18 years. Ivan was 50 years old." Mrs Chin
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This book looks really great - I will have to borrow it from the library to read during the Christmas holidays when the children aren't at school I guess!
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