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Voices from the Ape House
2023-03-07 18:30:00 2023-03-07 19:30:00 America/New_York Voices from the Ape House Grandview Heights - Meeting Room

Tuesday, March 07
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-07 18:30:00 2023-03-07 19:30:00 America/New_York Voices from the Ape House Author, conservationist, photographer, and primatologist Grandview Heights - Meeting Room

Grandview Heights

Meeting Room

Author, conservationist, photographer, and primatologist

Beth Armstrong offers a rare glimpse into the complicated lives of captive gorillas through her book Voices from the Ape House. 

Armstrong's many years as a gorilla keeper allowed her the privilege to observe the daily lives of this endearing, sensitive and socially savvy species.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Event |

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