Our annual Lecture Series features 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.
The Barrows Conservation Lecture Series is made possible by the ongoing support of the family of Winifred & Emil Barrows.

Jane Goodall – First Recipient of the Cincinnati Zoo’s WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AWARD
2018 Speakers
- March 7: Gerry Creighton – Giant footsteps: The future of the Asian elephants in human care
- March 21: Julie Scardina – Mission: Wildlife
- April 11: Paul Smith, PhD – Can botanic gardens conserve all of the world’s rare and threatened plant species?
- April 25: Dr. Amy Dickman – Money, myths & man-eaters: Big cat conservation in Tanzania and beyond.
- Dr. Amy Dickman is the 2018 Cincinnati Zoo Wildlife Conservation Award winner.
2018 Tickets
7-9 pm
Cincinnati Zoo’s Peacock Pavilion
Click here to view a PDF of the 2018 Barrows Conservation Lecture brochure.