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Bobo comes to town (1951)

There are few Anacortes residents as instantly recognizable as Bobo the Gorilla. Born in the July of 1951, Bobo was taken from Africa to Ohio by a hunter who found him "abandoned." Anacortes fisherman Bill Lowman bought Bobo at an early age and took him to town, where Bobo became quite the attraction. Everyone wanted to know about the family that owned a great ape, and see the gorilla in action - Bobo even got onto the cover of Life Magazine once. Unfortunately, by 22 months it was clear that Bobo was too large and strong for the Lowmans to handle. Bobo was moved to Woodland Park Zoo where zookeepers would attempt in vain to provide him a mate - a gorilla named Fifi. Bobo died at age 17 although his lifespan should have been closer to 50. His stuffed body is now occasionaly displayed at Seattle's Museum of History and Industry.

Pet Food and Supply Drive

Pet food and supplies may be dropped off in the lobby of the Anacortes Police Department or at Pet Place Market through December 31.

Family Storytimes

Friends of the Library Book Sale