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FLACO: The Owl Who Escaped Captivity and Won the Hearts of the World
"Almost from the moment he was reported loose, Flaco became a metaphor. The only member of his Eurasian species suddenly free in America, with no experience at making a living in New York, Flaco was the kind of immigrant that the city has long known and nurtured." - Carl Safina
Flaco the Eurasian eagle-owl spent more than 12 years living in a small enclosure in the Central Park Zoo, until the night of February 2, 2023 when an unknown liberator cut a hole in the steel mesh of his cage and set him free. Though zoo authorities and park rangers spent two weeks trying to trap him, convinced that Flaco couldn't survive on his own, Flaco proved them wrong, learning to hunt, fly, and make the city his own.
A metaphor for freedom and a profound story of survival, the comprehensive look at Flaco's year in New York will inspire readers for generations to come.
8.5 x 10.5 in., Hardcover
244 Pages, 250 Four-Color Plates
ISBN 978-1-963814-09-5
Foreword by Carl Safina
First edition: 2,000
$60