Bridge to the Wild: Behind the Scenes at the Zoo

Reviewed by: Ann Marie Townsend - South Berwick Public Libray, South Berwick, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 7, 2017

Review

Five days of behind the scenes of the Zoo Atlanta with scientist and researcher Caitlin O'Connell. This is well written and presented narrative nonfiction that goes beyond the feeding and care taking of the animals but also understanding the challenges of wild animals in captivity, from stress, health, reproduction, the hierarchy of animal relationships and how to problem solve. Also included are information on endangered species, conservation, sources and references, bibliography, ignorance and extinction, acknowledgments, index and sample data sheets. Various sections of the zoo are visited and curators share unique stories, information, care and challenges of each species. Accompanied by photos taken during the visit to make this informative and appealing. Well done.

Overall Book Score: very good