2022-03-16 - Monroe, United States. Ian Robinson
The longtime caretaker and friend of Shirley the Elephant at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, Solomon James, has died. He died on March 9. He was 69. Perhaps best known as the primary keeper and caregiver for Shirley the Elephant, zoo officials remember James as being an affable zookeeper who had just as big impact on the community as the elephant he loved and cared for.
2013-09-08 - Monroe, United States.
During Shirley’s long sojourn in Monroe, Solomon James was her principal keeper and caregiver. Both James and Shirley are featured in the Emmy Award-winning documentary, “The Urban Elephant,” made for National Geographic and PBS.
2010-05-29 - Monroe, United States.
Museum Village in Monroe will hold a fundraising dinner and program devoted to the mystery of the Orange County mastodons and their scientific and historical significance on Saturday, June 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. Following dining under a tent on the Village Green, Evan Galbraith of Tuxedo will present his design and vision for the Peale Museum of Discovery in Montgomery.
2006-12-20 - Monroe, United States. Victoria E. Freile
Seneca Park Zoo and Monroe County officials today announcd the outcome of the zoo's Experience Great Things fundraising campaign, and honored its campaign co-chairman, the late Gabe Dalmath. Both announcements were made during a morning news conference at the zoo, 2222 St. Paul St.
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