Join Sky Island Alliance on April 19 and May 10 at the Reid Park Zoo for a 2-part class on how to use motion-activated cameras to observe animals in your backyard and contribute to regional wildlife conservation efforts! In part one, participants will learn about conservation efforts by Sky Island Alliance and Reid Park Zoo and learn how to operate and install backyard wildlife cameras. In part two, students will learn how to identify animals observed on camera and contribute camera data to SIA’s FotoFauna initiative. Students can bring their own camera, or limited loaner cameras will be available to borrow for the duration of the class. Optionally, students can purchase a wildlife camera kit with everything needed to get started for $100.

 If interested in borrowing a camera, please email our FotoFauna project lead and course instructor Eamon Harrity by April 12.

• Course fee: $50 per adult (kids free) (payable to Sky Island Alliance during registration)
• Optional fee: $100 for a complete camera kit
• Dates: April 19, 1-3 p.m. and May 10, 10 a.m. – noon
• Location: Reid Park Zoo

Sign up for the class using the “Get Tickets” link above. Advance Registration is required. 

Please arrive at the main zoo entrance 10 minutes before the start of each class. Zoo staff will guide students to the classroom. You are welcome to arrive early and explore the zoo, of course, but should return to the main entrance in time to meet with the group.