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Member Exclusive: Expert Talk with Dr. Patty McGill

July 23 |

Wed., July 23 | 5 — 6 pm
Reserve a spot via your Member profile | Space is limited, reservations are free

Waddle We Do Without Penguins?

The National Aviary is the leader of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA): Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE)Program for African Penguins. The program is coordinated by National Aviary Senior Conservation Scientist Dr. Patty McGill, who works with colleagues at the Aviary and around the world to identify and address the short-term and long-term challenges plaguing the species.

Dr. Patty will share the entire conservation picture regarding this Critically Endangered species and inform Members about how SAFE Programs are structured and implemented throughout multiple AZA-accredited facilities and partner organizations. 

Members can learn all about this work and more from Dr. Patty during her 45-minute presentation and then enjoy light refreshments

African Penguins in South Africa using artificial nest burrow

Photo taken by Kevin Graham, Dallas Zoo

Wild African Penguins utilizing an artificial nest burrow, installed with the help of Dr. Patty McGill and the SAFE Program

Can’t make it this time? Our next Expert Talk on Saturday, September 7 will highlight our Avian Care and Wellness! Keep an eye on your inbox or our website for more updates about this new series and all things Membership here at the National Aviary.

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