Barrows Lecture Series
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is pleased to announce the 2009 speakers for the 17th annual Barrows Conservation Lecture Series. Once again, the prestigious lecture series will feature an exciting lineup of internationally acclaimed scientists, explorers and conservationists. Since 1993, the series has brought a slate of esteemed naturalists and scientists to Cincinnati to address wildlife issues and global conservation efforts.
2009 Barrows Lectures Series
This year's Series officially kicks off on Wednesday, March 25, featuring Dr. Birute Galdikas (PDF) who will be presenting, "Preserving Orangutans and Forests: A Lifetime to Go Green." The world’s foremost authority on orangutans, Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas has spent more than 30 years studying wild orangutans in Tanjung Puting Reserve in Indonesian Borneo. In 1986, Dr. Galdikas cofounded Orangutan Foundation International (OFI). As President of OFI, Dr. Galdikas works ceaselessly to save orangutans and their rapidly diminishing rainforest habitat, and bring their plight to the attention of the world. Dr. Galdikas has authored numerous scientific articles as well as two books, including her autobiography, Reflections of Eden. Her work also been featured in many publications and documentaries.
On Wednesday, April 15, Barrows presents Gerry Ellis who will discuss "Wanderings on a Wild Planet." Ellis, an award-winning photographer, has navigated both the Bornean back roads and cyber super-highways creating new visions of our world. His passion to inspire us all to understand, protect and share the joy of this marvelous planet. "Wanderings on a Wild Planet" is a visual journey by an impassioned traveler, by one who can readily share his passion for global understanding. His beautifully illustrated presentation is both amusing and insightful. "Wanderings on a Wild Planet" revives the wow and excitement of our first childhood fieldtrip - what it means to explore our planet like a child, with eyes and curiosity wide open.
Wrapping up the 2009 Series on Wednesday, May 6, is Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton (PDF), presenting "The Secret Life of Elephants - Elephant Choices and Survival."One of the world¹s foremost authorities on the African elephant, Iain Douglas-Hamilton made the first in-depth scientific study of elephant social behavior in Tanzania¹s Lake Manyara National Park at the age of 23. During the 1970's he investigated the status of elephants and alerted the world to the ivory poaching holocaust. He chronicled how Africa's elephant population was halved between 1979 and 1989 and helped bring about the world ivory trade ban. Iain serves on the data review task force of the African Elephant Specialist Group of IUCN. As well as managing Save The Elephant's various scientific programs, he conducts regular lecture tours and works with the media to promote STE's mission and awareness of elephants in general.
Dr. Douglas-Hamilton is the recipient of the 2009 Cincinnati Zoo Wildlife Conservation Award. He is among some of the most impressive conservationists of our time. Past recipients of this award include Jane Goodall, E.O. Wilson and many more. (PDF)
A Special Thanks to WGUC - the 2009 Official Media Partner!
All lectures will take place at 7 p.m., in the Cincinnati Zoo's Frisch's Theater inside the Harold C. Schott Education Center.
Ticket prices for Individual Lectures are $10/Zoo Members & Volunteers, $12/Non-Zoo Members. Ticket prices for the Entire Series are $27/Zoo Members & Volunteers, $33/Non-Zoo Members.
Tickets can be PURCHASED ONLINE (Select Barrows Lecture Series) or by calling
(513) 559-7767 (Select Option 4).
For more information or questions please call (513) 487-3318.
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