Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Tim Flach (see below for bio)
Location: Paccar Auditorium Education building  
Cost: $12.00 per person

Art has always shaped our perception of nature, capturing its beauty and complexity. Today, as the natural world depends on us as much as we depend on it, art’s role in inspiring empathy and action is more crucial than ever.

In this lecture, Tim Flach explores how photography transcends traditional wildlife representation. Drawing from his acclaimed series—“Endangered,” “More Than Human,” and “Birds”—he highlights the individuality, personality and character of animals, using strategic anthropomorphism to evoke empathy and inspire environmental stewardship. Flach’s work draws on art history, utilizing colour theory and visual perception techniques like left gaze bias to create emotional resonance. By crafting powerful narratives, he challenges viewers to see animals not just as subjects but as sentient beings, deepening our connection to the natural world.

Through his lens, art becomes advocacy, urging us to rethink our relationship with nature. 

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Willow Heath (see below for bio)
Location: CWC (Center of Wildlife Conservation) building  
Age: 18+
Cost: $75.00 per person


Paint a PNW inspired monochromatic misty watercolor tree scene with teaching artist Willow Heath while strengthening your understanding of value, watercolor technique, and brush control. All supplies for the class are provided.

Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Zoomazium building  
Age: 21+
Cost: $42.00 per person

Sexy beasts... they’re not just on the covers of spicy romance novels! Buy a cocktail at the bar and settle in while zoo staff and ambassador animals take you on a funny, fascinating, roller coaster of a ride through the sex lives of wildlife! This special program is designed to excite, entice, and educate our guests about the world of wildlife relationships.  Adults 21 and over only, for what we hope are obvious reasons. Beverages and light snacks will be available for purchase.

Please note: This will be a no topic too inappropriate kind of evening. If hearing about that kind of behavior isn’t your idea of a fun evening out, this won’t be the right event for you.