Swanagan began his career when he joined the Columbus Zoo as an intern in 1980.

He was transferred to the Columbus Zoo in 2003 because the zoo did not have the space for two bulls.

In 1981, the Columbus Zoo selected it to take hand and foot prints of its gorilla population.

The Columbus Zoo is divided into regions, each housing animals from a particular region of the world.

The Columbus Zoo is also involved in conservation programs internally.

On April 25, 1979, Columbus Zoo had its first third generation birth.

Colo has resided at the Columbus Zoo longer than any other animal in the zoo's collection.

These animals were tranquilized and sent to the Columbus Zoo.

The annual attendance of the Columbus Zoo increased by over 400% during this time.

The three were sold to the Columbus Zoo for $10,000.