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Published: 10-Nov-2026
A Day at the Zoo in 22 Haiku is a selection of over 100 haiku written by Poet Doc Drumheller aka Jason Clements at the San Diego Zoo.
When the zoo gates open, who knows which wild and wondrous creature you will meet inside? Travel around San Deigo Zoo through a series of haiku, meeting amazing animals along the way.
The illustrations in the book are by digital artist Hamish Reid. Reid has a flair for bringing animals to life with his unique and imaginative drawing style.
Join Doc Drumheller at the Rangiora Library for a reading of A Day at the Zoo in 22 Haiku. Drumheller will give background to the book and answer reader's questions. A Day at the Zoo in 22 Haiku Book LaunchRangiora LibraryFriday 20 November, 5.30pm Book your free ticket via Humanitix
More about the Author Doc Drumheller and Illustrator Hamish Reid:
Doc Drumheller has worked in award winning groups for theatre and music and has published 11 collections of poetry. His poems are translated into more than 20 languages. He is the editor and publisher of the New Zealand literary journal Catalyst and is the editor in chief of the World Congress of Poets literary journal Fuego. In 2024 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree, Doctor of Literature (D. Litt.), from the World Academy of Arts and Culture (UNESCO), for his contributions to literature through poetry.
Hamish Reid is a Digital Artist working from a small town in the South Island of New Zealand. His work ranges in scope from Science Fiction to Scientific. He also illustrates children's books and produces humorous calendars. For more samples of his work, please visit PKME Innovations on Facebook, Instagram, and his website: www.pkmeinnovations.co.nz
