Ivan was born in Africa. Locate the Democratic Republic of the Congo. When he was captured he was flown to Tacoma, Washington. Using a United States map, try locating Tacoma on the map below. Ivan finally found a wonderful home in Atlanta, Georgia. Locate Atlanta on the map below.
Ivan’s Tacoma Home On the floor map out a 14’ x 14’ area. What things might be needed inside for Ivan to be happy? Will there be enough room?
Watch the two videos below and discuss how Ivan’s life improved at the Atlanta Zoo. Tacoma, Washington Atlanta Zoo What would you write in a letter to Ivan’s owners in Tacoma to convince them to let Ivan move to the Atlanta Zoo?
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