Topeka (WIBW) - A Topeka bank is hoping for some wild animal stories.

Capital City Bank will host a book signing with Gary Clarke from 9 am to noon, Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will take place at the bank's 1701 SW Gage location.

Clarke’s new book is titled "Hey Mister – Your Alligator’s Loose."

Clarke began his career in 1957 at the Kansas City Zoo. In 1962, he moved his career and love for animals to the Fort Worth Zoo as a curator. He came back to Kansas in 1963 to become he zoo director for the now World Famous Topeka Zoo.

He was with the Topeka Zoo for 26 years and retired in 1989 with the title of Director Emeritus.

Clarke has had a life-long connection with wild animals and shares many stories within his new book. He encourages everyone to imagine the zoo as a secret garden and enjoy the zoo from a different perspective.

Books will be available for purchase for an all-inclusive price of $30.