Grandpa lounging on a branch at the Staten Island Zoo.

Good Things: Grandpa's Birthday

By
Amy Pearl
WNYC News | Mar 17, 2023

When it comes to famous Staten Islanders, many know about The Wu Tang Clan and Christina Aguilera but what about Grandpa? Amy Pearl went out to meet the beloved resident of the Staten Island Zoo where he has lived since 1976. His keeper, Emma Jackson, spends so much time with Grandpa that she had his picture tattooed on her arm. 

Emma Jackson showing off her tattoo of Grandpa.

Emma Jackson showing off her tattoo of Grandpa.
(Amy Pearl/WNYC)

Edited by Jenny Lawton
Mixed by Liora Noam Kravitz

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