April 21, 2017

National Geographic Photo Ark
Saving species through photography

Speaker: Joel Sartore

Joel Sartore with leopard cub
After a photo shoot at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio, a clouded leopard cub climbs on Sartore’s head. The leopards, which live in Asian tropical forests, are illegally hunted for their spotted pelts. © Photo by Joel Satore/National Geographic Photo Ark

National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore will spoke at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts  about the National Geographic Photo Ark, a multiyear effort led by Sartore to document every species currently held in captivity and inspire people to help save these animals before it’s too late.

The presentation included a behind-the-scenes look at his travels around the globe to capture the most toxic, outrageous, colorful and simply beautiful creatures, including images taken at the Florida Museum and other locations across the state. Through photographs, videos and amazing stories, guests heard how everyone can make a difference. Sartore’s beautiful, playful and moving photographs accompany his own powerful story in the new National Geographic book, “The Photo Ark: One Man’s Quest to Document the World’s Animals.”

Learn more about the Photo Ark and see what we can #SaveTogether at NatGeoPhotoArk.org.

Florida Museum photos by Kristen Grace and Jeff Gage

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