The One and Only Ivan

Ivan is born in the Congo. He is captured and sold.

Sep 13, 1962

Home?

Oct 2, 1964

Enclosed.

Jan 1, 1967

Ivan is too big and boisterous for life with a human family. He is moved to the B & I Department store

Urban Gorilla

Period: Jan 2, 1970 to Jan 2, 1994

Ivan is the star attraction at the mall and is visited by thousands.

Outrage

Oct 2, 1994

Activists rally for Ivan's freedom!

FREEDOM!

Oct 2, 1995

Ivan tastes freedom at Zoo Atlanta.

Farewell

Aug 21, 2012