6 Questions
What was the main reason Ivan became popular?
His human-like qualities due to his upbringing
Which activity did Ivan enjoy as a form of enrichment?
Painting
What did Jodi Carrigan use to create a naturalistic pathway for Ivan at Zoo Atlanta?
Burlap bags from a coffee roaster
Why did Ivan prefer staying indoors during bad weather at Zoo Atlanta?
To maintain his body temperature during cold or rainy days
What helped Ivan gain recognition and eventually leave the B&I in Tacoma, Washington?
His paintings
What is a significant contribution of Ivan's presence as an ambassador?
Raising awareness about gorilla conservation
Study Notes
- Ivan was a western lowland gorilla who lived at Zoo Atlanta for 18 years and was cared for by the assistant curator of primates, Jodi Carrigan.
- Ivan was born in the wild in Africa, but was sold as a pet and lived in a home before spending 27 years at the B&I in Tacoma, Washington.
- Ivan became popular due to the book "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate, which won the Newbery Medal and is being turned into a movie.
- Ivan had human-like qualities due to his upbringing and formed a strong bond with Jodi Carrigan.
- Ivan had to adapt to different weather conditions when he moved to Zoo Atlanta, and he preferred to stay indoors when it was raining or cold.
- Jodi Carrigan used burlap bags from a coffee roaster to create a naturalistic pathway for Ivan to walk on outside.
- Ivan enjoyed painting as a form of enrichment, and his paintings helped him gain recognition and eventually leave the B&I.
- Ivan was gentle with the painting materials and would give them back when he was finished.
- Ivan lived to be 50 years old, which is considered an amazing lifespan for a gorilla in a zoological institution.
- Gorillas, including Ivan, are critically endangered, and Ivan's presence as an ambassador helps raise awareness about their conservation.
Learn about the remarkable life of Ivan, a western lowland gorilla who lived at Zoo Atlanta for 18 years under the care of assistant curator Jodi Carrigan. Discover Ivan's journey from being a pet to becoming an ambassador for his critically endangered species.
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