The Conservation of Living Dinosaurs! An Evening with Dr. Dino

The Conservation of Living Dinosaurs! An Evening with Dr. Dino

Dr. Dino will explore extinction events that impacted dinosaurs in the Mesozoic and conservation efforts for "avian dinosaurs" alive today!

By Arizona Center for Nature Conservation

Date and time

Sunday, March 12, 2023 · 5:30 - 7pm MST

Location

Phoenix Zoo Doornbos Discovery Amphitheater

455 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008

About this event

Join us at the Phoenix Zoo for a special evening with Dr. Dino! We will be looking at the multiple extinction events that impacted the dinosaurs during the Mesozoic Era, and then exploring the evidence for the idea of modern birds being living dinosaurs. We'll end with a discussion of some of the "avian dinosaur" conservation programs that the Phoenix Zoo leads and supports in Arizona and around the world.

Chris DeLorey, also known as Dr. Dino, is the owner of Educational Biofacts, Inc. and former Director of Education at Brevard Zoo in Florida. Chris specializes in paleontological consulting and has provided his services to a variety of organizations, such as Billings Productions, who created the prehistoric creatures on the Zoo's Dinosaurs in the Desert Trail.

The Zoo's Conservation Speaker Series is generously presented by the Arthur L. and Elaine V. Johnson Foundation.

  • When: Sunday, March 12, 5:30-7 p.m. (program starts at 5:45 p.m.)
  • Where: Phoenix Zoo Doornbos Discovery Amphitheater (enter through Gate 2 on south side of main parking lot)
  • Admission to the event is free, registration required. Light refreshments included. Donations welcome!
  • Registration deadline March 3.

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