Conservation Connection: Tales from a Life in the Field by Dr. George Schaller- SOLD OUT

Join us for a free presentation by Dr. George Schaller, a legendary scientist and master biographer of the planet’s most charismatic species. He has explored the wilderness since 1952 and has conducted extensive field research with gorillas, pandas, lions, tigers, snow leopards, and jaguars. The presentation will begin at 6:15 p.m. at the Zoo’s Conservation Learning Center. Tickets are limited. Purchase tickets for the Free presentation ONLY here. (Tickets for this event are sold out.) 

George’s work has spurred the creation of more than 20 parks and reserves worldwide and has inspired generations of field biologists and conservationists. He will share stories from his remarkable career, his passion for the beauty and diversity of wildlife across the globe, and his dedication to protecting wild places.

Upgrade to a Happy Hour experience for $30 and visit with Dr. Schaller at one of the Zoo’s majestic cat habitats. Ticket includes appetizers, experience, cash bar, and presentation. Begins at 5 p.m. This ticket includes the free presentation. (Tickets for this event are sold out.)

This event is co-sponsored by: Conservation CATalyst and The Rewildling Institute

Biography:

Dr. George Schaller is a preeminent scientist often called the father of modern field biology. He has been exploring the wild places of the world since 1952, making the first extensive field research of gorillas, lions, tigers, pandas, snow leopards, jaguars, and many other species. His work has spurred the creation of more than 20 parks and reserves worldwide, including the vast Chang Tang National Reserve which protects nearly 130,000 square miles of Tibetan wilderness.

For decades, Dr. Schaller was the director of international conservation for the Wildlife Conservation Society, and he has received numerous awards for his work, including the National Geographic’s Hubbard Award, the World Wildlife Fund’s Gold Medal, and China’s highest environmental award.

Dr. Schaller has inspired generations of field biologists and conservationists and published more than 15 books and hundreds of articles, communicating his passion for the beauty and diversity of wildlife around the world and his dedication to its protection.