Joel Sartore is an award-winning photographer, speaker, author, conservationist, and the 2018 National Geographic Explorer of the Year. He is a regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine, and an Eagle Scout. His hallmarks are a sense of humor and a Midwestern work ethic.

Joel is the founder of the Photo Ark, a groundbreaking effort to document species before they disappear—and to get people to care while there’s still time. The Photo Ark is honored to be supported by and grant funded by National Geographic.

As part of his renowned Photo Ark project, the acclaimed photographer Joel Sartore visited the ACCB.

To this day, we are incredibly grateful that he so skillfully captured our animals, uniquely highlighting the beauty and importance of our work through his camera lens. Joel is far more than just a photographer; he is a true friend and always heartily welcome here.