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# Babylon's Ark: The Incredible Wartime Rescue of the Baghdad Zoo Paperback – Illustrated, July 8, 2008

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Save a zoo! Save the world! Lawrence Anthony is a leader for us all!
*by S***H on May 25, 2007*

I'm not much of a nonfiction reader, but after hearing about Lawrence Anthony's book on the CBS Sunday Morning News I had to have it. Ever slowed down the car to let a squirrel or goose get out of your way? Ever caught a small bird or mouse in your garage and taken it outside to set free? Although your animal-loving efforts are certainly appreciated, you will never believe the conflicts Anthony faced to save the Baghdad zoo.Arriving on the cusp of the war, Anthony discovers most of the animals have died of starvation or been stolen by looters. With only 36 animals left, guns firing in the distance, food and supplies stolen, and only a handful of people for a staff, Anthony questions whether he should shoot the animals to end their misery or do what he came to Iraq to do. Save the zoo!As an outsider, Anthony paints an amazing picture of a war-torn country, surrounded by American troops, but his focus stays on the animals. The story he tells of the animals that have survived, either because they have sharp claws or teeth (or both) and could defend themselves, is just haunting. His struggles to provide food, water, and safety are a never ending battle. It was also good to read how many American soldiers helped provide aide. Some soldier's bought an entire flock of sheep with their own money for Anthony to use as food for the carnivores.Lawrence was also responsible for setting up an Iraqi SPCA which closed down a black market zoo and rescued tons of animals that were in even worse conditions. They also went in search of Saddam's million-dollar Arabian horses after they came up missing from Saddam's palace, and they rescued a pack of lions from Uday Hussein's abandoned palace. The stories and struggles are never ending, but Lawrence's determination will definitely inspire you.So far, this is the best book I've read all year! I doubt any other book of such strength and will could ever come close! Animal lover or not, don't miss out on this story. It's a different side of the war that television and news deprives us of!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read!
*by J***L on June 22, 2024*

What a powerful book. I had read his other books about his life in Africa and gave this one a try because he wrote so well. It a shame what mankind does to our planet and animals. Please read this wonderful book and take care of the animals and help protect our planet..

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I fully recommend Babylon's Ark
*by J***G on February 11, 2013*

'Babylon's Ark...' is an adventure story from start until the end of the second last chapter. The adventure begins with Anthony's dangerous journey through war-torn Iraq to Baghdad, a scene of frenzy, factional fighting and constant threat. In company with two equally brave Kuwaitis, his intention is to save the zoo and its starving occupants. The situation is desperate...how is it possible to restore terrified, desperately ill, wounded animals to a semblance of trust and good health? Transporting wild, carnivorous animals is a near-impossible challenge. Yet they do all these things. The adventure ends with the return of the zoo to the Iraqi people.The author does not present himself as the only hero...so are the Iraqis who risk death every day to carry buckets of water for the zoo's thirst-ravaged occupants, to repair and scrub putrifying cages and to comb the city in search of whatever food they can scrounge. Black marketeers must be dealt with, armed looters confronted and facilities restored on virtually no money. Soldiers are equally heroic in finding food, even donating their own rations and precious time. More heroes emerge in the form of animal welfare organizations.I fully intended to give 'Babylon's Ark...' five stars and I'm sorry I decided not to...this is because of the final chapter. The adventure ends before this chapter starts. Lawrence's dissertation on his philosophy and intentions, interesting as it is, is not part of the story. If it were added as an epilogue the reader would have been allowed the discretion of reading the author's exposition...or not.Despite my problem concerning the last chapter, I FULLY RECOMMEND LAWRENCE ANTHONY'S REAL-LIFE STORY.Joan Emberg, Tasmania, Australia

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