Dr. Maya Wilson

Dr. Maya Wilson is a character from the 2020 Disney+ original film The One and Only Ivan.
==Background==
Dr. Maya Wilson is a minor but important character in the film, as she represents the compassionate and professional side of animal care and conservation. She contrasts with Mack, who exploits the animals for profit and entertainment, and George, who cares for them but does not challenge their captivity. She also serves as a mentor and ally for Julia, who shares her love for animals and art. Maya is a kind, caring and professional woman who has a passion for animals and their welfare. She treats them with respect and dignity and tries to understand their needs and emotions. She is also friendly and supportive of Julia, who shares her love for animals and art.
==Role in the film==
Dr. Maya Wilson is a woman who works with gorillas at Zoo Atlanta. She coordinates transferring all the animals at the Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, a circus inside a shopping mall run by ringmaster Mack, to the zoo after a public outcry over the animals' living conditions. She is especially interested in Ivan, a silverback gorilla who has been the star attraction at the mall for 20 years, who developed artistic skills with the help of Julia, the daughter of George, the animals' caretaker.
Maya then helps Ivan adjust to his new environment and introduces him to other gorillas, including his sister Tag. She also reunites him with Ruby, a baby elephant who was his friend at the mall and whom he promised to ensure a free life before Stella, an elderly elephant, passed away. She is impressed by Ivan's drawings and paintings, which he uses to communicate his feelings and memories. She also supports Julia's aspiration to become a veterinarian.
==Trivia==
*In the original book by Katherine Applegate, Maya had additional aliases known as "the zoo lady" and "the woman", which was not mentioned in the film.
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