© Photo by Joel Sartore/National Geographic Photo Ark
A federally endangered Florida panther, Puma concolor coryi, at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo.

Centrum welcomes National Geographic photographer and founder of the Photo Ark, Joel Sartore, to launch our 2021 Communiversity arts and lecture series.

Monday, March 1, 2021
5:30 p.m.  |  Online

Tickets: $15
Ticket holders will be sent log-in credentials
Moderated by Martin Haulena, Head Veterinarian & Director of Animal Health, Ocean Wise

The interaction between animals and their environments is the engine that keeps the planet healthy for all of us. But for many species, time is running out. When you remove one, it affects us all.

The National Geographic Photo Ark is a multiyear effort to raise awareness of and find solutions to some of the most pressing issues affecting wildlife and their habitats. Led by National Geographic photographer, Fellow, and 2018 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year Joel Sartore, the project aims to document every species living in the world’s zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, inspire action through education, and help save wildlife by supporting on-the-ground conservation efforts.

Joel Sartore started the Photo Ark in his hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska, more than a decade ago. Since then Sartore has visited 60 countries in his quest to create a photo archive of global biodiversity, which will feature portraits of more than 15,000 species of birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Once completed, the Photo Ark will serve as an important record of each animal’s existence and a powerful testament to the importance of saving them.

The Photo Ark – Introduction from Joel Sartore on Vimeo.