Raised by the Zoo

My Life with Elephants and Other Animals

Gerry Creighton

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Gill Books
08 September 2023

Autobiography: general; Memoirs; Zoology: Mammals; Conservation of wildlife & habitats; Zoos & wildlife parks

People have been enchanted by elephants for centuries. For Gerry Creighton, this fascination began at an early age; his father was a keeper at Dublin Zoo and instilled in him a love and respect for animals. Gerry followed his father and joined the zoo at 15, where he would spend the next 36 years observing, studying and caring for elephants.

Raised by the Zoo tells the story of Gerry’s life in service to the many animals at Dublin Zoo – a place that holds fond memories for every family across Ireland. Filled with a lively cast of the zoo’s inhabitants – including Lucy the Chimp and Upali the Elephant – it captures a pivotal period in Dublin Zoo’s history and underscores the importance of environmental conservation efforts around the world.

By: Gerry Creighton
Imprint: Gill Books
Country of Publication: Ireland
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 545g
ISBN: 9780717197514
ISBN 10: 0717197514
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 08 September 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gerry Creighton worked in Dublin Zoo for over 36 years and was the face of RTÉ’s popular series The Zoo. Gerry now acts as an international elephant care consultant, advising zoos and wildlife parks about providing optimal wellness for elephants in human care. He lives in Dublin with his family.