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Summary: Behind the scenes at Lincoln Park Zoo
Review: As a child, and still as an adult, I have always enjoyed seeing how things worked behind the scenes. Especially famous things, like theaters, bike factories, commercial bakeries. So it was really great to read this book and find out how it was to run a veterinary clinic, to be a zoo vet, and to get behind-the-scenes stories about life at the world famous Lincoln Park Zoo, especially from its 30-year director, Dr. Lester E. Fisher. Zoos are amazing places, and incredible things happen at them that the casual, or even the frequent, visitor will never see or hear about. Animal escapes, animal births and deaths, the movement of wild animals. This book is full of interesting, funny, and scary episodes of life in the zoo world. To top it off, we get to go on African wild animal photo safaris with Dr. Fisher in the latter portions of the book, and these trips give rise to a whole different kind of crazy and interesting happenings. This book will provide pleasure to all those who love zoos and animals, and also to those who simply enjoy engaging stories about the world and its inhabitants, human and otherwise.
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Summary: especially for animal lovers
Review: Dr. Fisher's Life On The Ark is the autobiographical story of Lester E. Fisher and his adventures (and misadventures) arising from his responsibilities of being the director of the famous Lincoln Park Zoo. From the ups and downs of training at veterinary school, to safari adventures at Africa and around the world, to establishing a successful track record and legacy in gorilla breeding and much more, Dr. Fisher's Life On The Ark is a story of one man's real-life animal escapades, and his work to preserve and promote awareness while transforming one of the oldest, most-visted, and last free zoos in America. Highly recommended reading -- especially for animal lovers!
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Summary: A delightful memoir of a life with animals
Review: For anyone who loves animals, remembers "Zoo Parade" broadcasts from the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, or supports preserving endangered species, Dr. Lester Fisher's new book is a delightful read.I first watched "Zoo Parade" growing up in Cleveland and when I moved to Chicago, made a beeline for the Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the country's remaining free urban zoos. Dr. Les Fisher brought the zoo up to contemporary standards of animal care and pioneered the breeding of gorillas. His book not only talks about his years as a part-time vet working with the famed Marlin Perkins, but also about his own 30 years as Zoo Director. Of particular interest are his stories about the photographic safaris he led with his wife Wendy for wildlife lovers and zoo supporters throughout Africa. It's a refreshing and charming memoir that celebrates man's best efforts to preserve and honor the world's wild creatures.
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Summary: A delightful memoir of a life with animals
Review: For anyone who loves animals, remembers "Zoo Parade" broadcasts from the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, or supports preserving endangered species, Dr. Lester Fisher's new book is a delightful read. I first watched "Zoo Parade" growing up in Cleveland and when I moved to Chicago, made a beeline for the Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the country's remaining free urban zoos. Dr. Les Fisher brought the zoo up to contemporary standards of animal care and pioneered the breeding of gorillas. His book not only talks about his years as a part-time vet working with the famed Marlin Perkins, but also about his own 30 years as Zoo Director. Of particular interest are his stories about the photographic safaris he led with his wife Wendy for wildlife lovers and zoo supporters throughout Africa. It's a refreshing and charming memoir that celebrates man's best efforts to preserve and honor the world's wild creatures.
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Summary: Dr. Fisher's Life on the Ark
Review: You're invited to sit back, hold on and enjoy a marvelous "ride!" Dr. Fisher shares over fifty years of his experiences loving, living for, caring for and conserving animals. His passion for and commitment to all living creatures is surpassed by none. Dr. Fisher's Life on the Ark has all of the James Herriott and Dr. Doolittle "feel good" qualities and more. This book is for everyone who enjoys stories about wildlife, travel, conservation, WWII and celebrity encounters.
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Summary: Dr. Fisher's Life on the Ark
Review: You're invited to sit back, hold on and enjoy a marvelous "ride!" Dr. Fisher shares over fifty years of his experiences loving, living for, caring for and conserving animals. His passion for and commitment to all living creatures is surpassed by none. Dr. Fisher's Life on the Ark has all of the James Herriott and Dr. Doolittle "feel good" qualities and more. This book is for everyone who enjoys stories about wildlife, travel, conservation, WWII and celebrity encounters.
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