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CINCINNATI, OH (February 9, 2026) – Tickets are on sale now for the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s 2026 Barrows Conservation Lecture Series. This series, renowned for its commitment to wildlife preservation and environmental education, promises an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and conservation advocates alike. 

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“We’ve been inspiring audiences with Barrows lectures for more than three decades, highlighting groundbreaking research, community-driven conservation, and bold approaches to protecting biodiversity worldwide,” said Cincinnati Zoo’s vice president of conservation impact, Dr. Lily Maynard. “This year, speakers are directly tied to conservation impact work that our Zoo supports to help animals like bears, sea otters, giraffes and lemurs – all animals that you can visit at the Cincinnati Zoo!” 

2026 Series Lineup  

• March 18 — Julie Hanta Razafimanahaka: Community—and Science—Guided Conservation in Madagascar 

• April 8 — Jane Bacchieri: The Elakha Alliance: A New Approach to Sea Otter Conservation 

•  April 22 — Dr. Derek Lee & Dr. Monica Bond: True Tall Tales from Tanzania: Giraffe Science and Reasons for Hope in the Biodiversity Crisis 

•  April 29 — Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant: At the Intersection: Wildlife Conservation, Social Justice, and the Non-Traditional Pathway to Leadership 

 Tickets for the series are now available for purchase with discounts available for Cincinnati Zoo members and a virtual option.  

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden opens daily at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Enjoy deeply discounted admission during Winter Discount Days, now through March 1.