Stories of the Royal Zoo by Author Dick Haskin In-Person
Hear stories of exciting animal adventures from the days of the Northeast Nebraska Zoo in Royal, Nebraska. Presented by author Dick Haskin. The presentation will be followed by book sales and signing of Haskin's newest book, Monkey on the Other Side of the Window: The True Story of the Northeast Nebraska Zoo in Royal, Nebraska.
Book Description: An inspiring story of how one man's childhood dream led to the development of the Northeast Nebraska Zoo in Royal, Nebraska. A shy Nebraska farm boy overcomes behavioral challenges to pursue his dream of working with non-human primates. As he achieves his goals, he helps create one of the most popular tourist attractions in Northeast Nebraska. For nearly two decades, the Northeast Nebraska Zoo was enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. This autobiographical account by Dick Haskin documents his compelling journey and the zoo's amazing history.
- Date:
- Thursday, October 13, 2022
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Meeting Room A
- Audience:
- Adult Young Adult / Teen
- Categories:
- Arts & Culture Literature & History Public Program