San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Press
is the book publishing division of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and working toward a world where all life thrives. Through its publishing efforts, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Press seeks to motivate and inspire multiple generations to care about wildlife, the natural world and conservation.
SPOTLIGHT ON
Don was the first endangered Baird’s tapir born at the San Diego Zoo in more than 30 years. Don’s mother wouldn’t care for her newborn calf so wildlife care specialists stepped in to ensure the survival of this precious baby tapir. Don was bottle-fed and cared for around the clock. When he was old enough, caregivers taught him how to swim. When it was time for Don to meet the other animals that shared his home, some of them weren’t very friendly, but he just made new friends, including a capybara named Bristle.
This is the true story of Don the spunky tapir, who not only survived a rocky beginning to life but also learned to thrive. Don showed that with a confident, spirited attitude, anything is possible, including bringing hope to the future of endangered Baird’s tapirs. Raising Don is part of the Hope & Inspiration Collection and an IBPA gold medal winner.
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Director of Publishing, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Press
GEORGEANNE IRVINE
San Diego native Georgeanne “George” Irvine has devoted her career to raising awareness about animals and wildlife conservation. She has worked at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance for more than four decades. George was instrumental in building a publishing program for the Alliance, which has published titles for adults and children. As the director of publishing for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Press, George manages all aspects of the business and is involved in the creative processes from book conception to completion. In addition, George is the author of two dozen children’s books about animals, including the award-winning Hope and Inspiration collection.