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Leann wrote: "this is book written by a man working at the zoo, maybe the son of the founder, it describes daily life , it is in the midwest ( detroit?) (Cinncinati?).because they talk about moving the alligato..."
Sounds like I'll Trade You an Elk.
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Leann, around what year did you read this book? (Noted the time period of the story is before the 1960s.)
This is an autobiography, not fiction?
Kris wrote: "It's a Wild Life: How My Life Became a Zoo (2014) by Bud DeYoung turned up while searching, but appears be too recent. The zoo is located in Michigan and has been o..."thanks for helping me look, I read it in the last 8 years sometime but it was a old used book I picked up at a sale somewhere.. I am not sure but I would view it as a nonfiction..I am guessing it was in the 30s but I dont remeber why I think that.. I will definatly check out that book tho, even if it is not the one I am looking for, I am sure I will enjoy it! thank you
Stephanie wrote: "Leann wrote: "this is book written by a man working at the zoo, maybe the son of the founder, it describes daily life , it is in the midwest ( detroit?) (Cinncinati?).because they talk about movin..."
OMG THAT MIGHT BE IT!! thank you! I will get it and check it out, it sounds like I will enjoy that even if it turns out to not be the same one.. I will let you know THANK YOU!
You're welcome! I think it's a pretty fun read; hope you enjoy.
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What's the Name of That Book???
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It's a Wild Life: How My Life Became a Zoo (other topics)It's a Wild Life: How My Life Became a Zoo (other topics)
I'll Trade You an Elk (other topics)
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because they talk about moving the alligators once it is cold and they are in an inanimate state, to a storage area under the lion cages. I am sure it is set before the 1960s.