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

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.  Presentation will begin at 6:15pm at the Zoo’s Conservation Learning Center. Tickets are limited. Purchase tickets for the Free presentation ONLY here.

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 5pm. This ticket includes the free presentation.

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, 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. 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.