Whenever I say Antonina or Jan thought, wondered, felt, I'm quoting from their writings or interviews. In telling their story, I've relied on many sources detailed in the bibliography, but most of all on the memoirs ("based on my diary and loose notes") of "the zookeeper's wife," Antonina Żabińska, rich with the sensuous spell of the zoo her autobiographical children's books, such as Life at the Zoo Jan Żabiński's books and recollections and the interviews Antonina and Jan gave to Polish, Hebrew, and Yiddish newspapers. But in wartime Poland, when even handing a thirsty Jew a cup of water was punishable by death, their heroism stands out as all the more startling. Their story has fallen between the seams of history, as radically compassionate acts sometimes do. JAN AND ANTONINA ŻABIŃSKI WERE CHRISTIAN ZOOKEEPERS horrified by Nazi racism, who capitalized on the Nazis' obsession with rare animals in order to save over three hundred doomed people. Photo insert: Photos courtesy of the Warsaw Zoo and the author. Title.įrontispiece: Antonina Żabińska with her favorites, the lynxes. World War, 1939–1945-Jews-Rescue-Poland-Warsaw. Righteous Gentiles in the Holocaust-Poland-Warsaw. The zookeeper's wife: a war story / Diane Ackerman.-1st ed.ġ. This is an opportunity that forces her to take a break and have some fun," Howard said.For information about permission to reproduce selections from this book, write to Permissions, W. In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Howard expressed his excitement for Carole's stint on DWTS. The controversial Tiger King star will definitely have one person rooting for her: Her husband, Howard. I could not imagine having a more considerate and caring spouse." September 2020: Howard supports Carole through Dancing With the Stars.Īlongside Selling Sunset 's Chrishell Stause and The Real 's Jeannie Mai, Carole Baskin will appear on season 29 of Dancing With the Stars starting September 14, 2020. Throughout all the Tiger King drama, Howard stood by his wife: "I honestly believe I am the luckiest man in the world. We listen to each other's reasoning," Howard said.
We have never even had a harsh word where the other one had to come back later and say, 'I'm sorry I had to say that.' We make decisions every week. "In 15 years of living together, we have never had an argument.
He also gave a snapshot of their married life together. Howard also leads tours when the park is open to the public-you can take one online.
THE ZOOKEEPERS WIFE TIMELINE FULL
"He worked with Carole full time to build awareness of Big Cat Rescue and its mission and build a sound financial base from which to continue our work," Big Cat Rescue's blog reads. In 2003, Howard, 70, joined as Chairman of the Advisory Board, and used his expertise as a CFO to help the nonprofit.
However, as Tiger King shows, Carole, 59, now runs the sanctuary alongside Howard. 2003: Howard got involved in Big Cat Rescue.Ĭarole started Big Cat Rescue with her second husband, Don Lewis. "At that party, Howie won Carole’s adoration immediately," the blog reads. Howard had actually visited Carole's big cat facility, then called Wildlife on Easy Street.
"The coalition was being formed to end euthanasia of healthy dogs and cats in shelters by implementing an aggressive spay and neuter program," the blog explains. According to a post on Big Cat Rescue's blog, Carole and Howard met in 2002 at an event for No More Homeless Pets, a charity in Tampa Bay, FL. 2002: Carole and Howard met at an animal charity event.Ĭarole and Howard Baskin were brought together by their shared love for animals.
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