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The story of a chimpanzee and a man whose dream brought disaster to a small American town.


This story details violence against animals. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. 


Thank you, Carson Vaughan, for sharing your story with Snap! Read more about Zoo Nebraska in Carson's book, Zoo Nebraska: The Dismantling of an American Dream


Additional thanks to Patti Ragan from the Center for Great Apes.


Produced by John Fecile and Carson Vaughan, original score by Renzo Gorrio


Additional production by Jesse Dukes and Pat Mesiti-Miller 


Interested in protecting Great Apes? Learn more at the Center for Great Apes


Season 11 - Episode 6


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The story of a chimpanzee and a man whose dream brought disaster to a small American town. This story details violence against animals. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. Season 11 - Episode 6