Dirk van Dam
IndonesiapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dirk van Dam was the director of the Rotterdam Zoo in the Netherlands, known for facilitating the transfer of a male gorilla named Makua to the Surabaya Zoo in 1978, which became a significant attraction.
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Dirk van Dam was the director of the Rotterdam Zoo and was involved in the transportation of the gorilla Makua to Indonesia.
Kebun Binatang Surabaya, Masa Kejayaan, Konflik, dan KorupsiKompas·Indonesia· 2026-07-29
Indonesia· 2026-07-29
