Family Animation

Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla

2015
Trailer
Ivan the Gorilla was brought from Africa to a Tacoma, Washington mall to attract shoppers. Eventually, after public outcry, Ivan was moved to a Zoo in Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact. This is the true story and includes photographs and facts.
Release Date
2015-07-01
Status
Released
Original Title
Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla
Runtime
8 min
Original Language
EN
Production Companies
Weston Woods Studios
Overview
Ivan the Gorilla was brought from Africa to a Tacoma, Washington mall to attract shoppers. Eventually, after public outcry, Ivan was moved to a Zoo in Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact. This is the true story and includes photographs and facts.
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