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ZOO You Remember?   Gary K. Clarke, Director Emeritus of the World Famous  Topeka Zoo has a new book published! “Hey Mister- Your Alligator’s Loose!” is a collection of stories and memories of Gary’s experiences in the world of Zoos. Sunday, August 16, 2 - 4 pm at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library’s Marvin Auditorium, Gary will give a public talk in thanks to the Topeka Community, share some of those stories, and hold a book signing afterwards. You can share your zoo stories and zoo memories, too. Zoo You Remember… When Gary Clarke had hair? The old “monkey house?” Operation Noah’s Ark? The “Max Loves Tiffany” Campaign? The birth of Sunflower, the giraffe? Djakarta Jim, the ape artist? Ramar, the white tiger? K’Bluey the koala? Gary Clarke’s best/worst zoo jokes? Were You There… At the dedication of the Animals & Man Building in 1966? When the giant tortoise “pottied” in the Library? During the Tropical Rain Forest opening in 1974? For the first Teddy Bear Fair? In the early Zoo School classes? When Joan Embrey and Marlin Perkins visited our zoo? On the record attendance day for Gorilla Encounter, May 12, 1985? At the dedication of Lions Pride in 1989? Share your memories by adding a Comment to this post. The Friends of the Topeka Zoo  and the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library will collect all of our community memories, and archive them for future generations.   http://www.tscpl.org/gallery/comments/zoo_you_remember/