<p><strong>My Extraordinary Life as a Zoo Director.</strong></p>

<p>From merciful acts of compassion to vindictive acts of litigation, <em>Sunset at the Zoo </em>examines the clash between the popularity of seeing exotic animals and the realities of compassionately managing captive species.</p>

<p>On the other side of children&rsquo;s wide eyes and adults&rsquo; fascination with the newest zoo attractions, is the zoo director&rsquo;s ethical responsibility behind the scenes. Of the more than 175 million annual zoo goers, only a handful are aware of the complexities and corruption inherent in the dark underside of zookeeping.</p>

<p>Author Steve Graham&rsquo;s controversial career as director of the Salisbury Zoo, the Baltimore Zoo, and the Detroit Zoo brought dramatic improvements to each facility. &nbsp;He advocated vigorously for animals against powerful, if sometimes misguided organizations such as PETA, that sued him for a $1 million suit for the euthanasia of four profoundly infirmed Siberian tigers.</p>

<p>The author takes you inside political intrigues, heartless abuse, lucrative trafficking of innocent animals and more &ndash; and his tireless championing for them. Many animal enthusiasts worldwide including Jane Goodall, Sydney Pollack, and Oprah Winfrey have lauded his efforts. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>