Joy Adamson
Joy Adamson is an internationally known illustrator, conservationist, and author who contributed greatly to Kenya's natural and cultural heritage.
Friederike Viktoria Gessner
Autobiographer
January 20, 1910
Aquarius
February 07, 2004
94
Troppau, Austria
Joy Adamson, a renowned conservationist, gained international recognition for her book “Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds,” which narrates the story of Elsa the lioness and her journey back to the wild. As an illustrator, author, and conservationist, Adamson significantly influenced Kenya’s natural and cultural heritage. She authored several other books, such as “Living Free” and “Forever Free,” and her illustrations were showcased in her works. Her dedication to conservation, especially her efforts with Elsa the Lioness, has transformed the way people perceive wildlife preservation.