Before dawn, Mr. Miller accompanied Jessie the elephant as they left the old zoo to walk through Moore Park to the ferry at Fort Macquarie. Their destination: the soon-to-open Taronga Zoological Park, where Jessie would reside. This remarkable journey, occurring in 1916, brought a unique warmth to the city on a chilly September morning. This extraordinary true tale, penned by the bestselling author of “Anzac Girl: The War Diaries of Alice Ross-King,” and illustrated by the acclaimed artist of “Anzac Biscuits,” captures Jessie’s unforgettable adventure with charm and heart.
