A dark room with a gigantic box in the center. On each side of the floor-to-ceiling box are screens displaying larger-than-life animal footage. Two people, shadowed in silhouette, look at the box.

Exhibition

Photo Ark: Animals of Earth

1st FloorExhibition Gallery

Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Included with General Admission

Photo Credit: Moment Factory

"I’m on a mission to document all species around the world, no matter their size, in order to show a world worth saving."

⎯ Joel Sartore

National Geographic presents “Photo Ark: Animals of Earth," a powerful wildlife photography exhibition by renowned National Geographic Explorer, photographer and founder of the Photo Ark, Joel Sartore. This visually stunning showcase highlights global biodiversity through striking portraits of animals — many of them endangered species — photographed in Sartore’s intimate, signature style that captures eye contact on black and white backgrounds and eliminates size comparisons, giving a mouse the same importance as an elephant. The exhibition reveals the unique beauty of each animal, showcasing their personalities, vulnerability and wonder. Through the Photo Ark's compelling imagery, Animals of Earth utilizes immersive projections and interactives to bring visitors face-to-face with the urgency of protecting all life on our planet.

A child looks at the screen of a digital camera mounted in an exhibit space and aimed at a photo studio backdrop featuring an image of an armadillo. — Photo Credit: Moment Factory

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Meet the Explorer

Photographer

Joel Sartore

Joel Sartore, National Geographic photographer, speaker and conservationist, is devoted to documenting every species living in the world’s zoos, aquariums and wildlife sanctuaries. Founder of the Photo Ark, he uses powerful imagery to inspire action. Named Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year in 2018, he reminds us, “When we save species, we save ourselves."