The One and Only Ivan

Birth

Jul 18, 1960

Ivan was born in the wild.

Ivan's Life

Period: Jul 18, 1960 to Aug 21, 2012

This timeline chronicles events from Ivan's life. These events are as they are represented in Applegate's novel.

Life in Captivity

Jul 18, 1962

Ivan began his life in captivity at the age of two. He spent 27 years from his small domain inside the Big Top Mall.

Julie befriends Ivan

Jul 18, 1993

Ivan had befriended Julie for some time before his release to the zoo.

Ruby Needs Help

Jul 18, 1994

Ivan devotes himself to freeing Ruby from life as an attraction at the Big Top Mall.

Moved to the Zoo

Jul 18, 1995

Activists helped free Ivan from the Big Top Mall. In 1995, he was moved to Zoo Atlanta.

Dead at age 50

Aug 21, 2012

Ivan died on August 21, 2012.