Benjamin Mee

Enjoyed this memoir written with honesty and self deprecation and great humor.
I also learned a lot about the modern zoo and it’s role in conservation. So much I didn’t know about zoos helping with species that are endangered in whatever degree. Benjamin Mee is just an ordinary guy with a great dream, to own and operate an important zoological space. In July2007 the zoo opens and we were there for all the adventures beforehand. We meet a wonderful cast of animals and felt Benjamin grief when he looses his wife Katherine to a brain tumour . There is lots of tensions with deadlines, money troubles and code red ( escaping animal) !!
A great story.… (más)