Wildlife Conservation Series

Pit Bulls, Parrots & Primates 
2012 Wildlife Conservation Series
Presented by Blank Park Zoo and Animal Rescue League

Click here to purchase tickets; limited number of tickets available.

Please note, no outside animals will be allowed.

 Tia Torres
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
From the popular Animal Planet series, “Pit Bulls and Parolees,” Tia Torres is founder and director of Villalobos Rescue Center, the largest pit bull rescue facility in the country.
Friday, March 2, 2012
6pm Social Hour
7pm Presentation

Location:
Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc. Auditorium
5452 Northeast 22nd St
Des Moines, IA 50313
 

Dr. Irene Pepperberg
Dr. Pepperberg is an adjunct associate professor at the Dept. of Psychology, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA. Dr. Pepperberg studies Grey parrots and is most well known for her world-renowned Grey parrot, Alex.
Friday, April 6, 2012
6pm Social Hour
7pm Presentation

Location:
Blank Park Zoo Discovery Center
7401 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315

Dr. Herbert Covert
Dr. Covert is Professor and Chair, Department of Anthropology and Associate Curator, Museum of Natural History at the University of Colorado. His research focuses on the behavioral ecology and conservation of endangered colobine monkeys of Southeast Asia.
Friday, May 4, 2012
6pm Social Hour
7pm Presentation

Location:
Blank Park Zoo Discovery Center
7401 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315

Click here to purchase tickets; limited number of tickets available.

Click here to watch previous conservation talks.

*Please note, no outside animals will be allowed at these events.