Suggested Grades: 5 - 8

Run Time: 60 Minutes

National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore is on a mission to capture portraits of the world’s species before they disappear. With ingenuity, wit, and a serious midwestern work ethic, Sartore has created the Photo Ark project, the largest archive of its kind with nearly 5,000 images and counting. Hear about his comical mishaps, endearing encounters, and personal stories while documenting a world worth saving.

Tickets: $8 each for students, teachers, and chaperones

Reservations (beginning August 23 at 10AM): Box Office | 480-644-6500

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For the safety of all our guests, adults are not allowed in the shows without children, and children are not allowed without adults. Everyone, including lap children require purchased ticket.

DEADLINE: PO/payment* and attendance/bus numbers are required TWO (2) weeks prior to performance date. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES after deadline. You are responsible for all tickets reserved, even if tickets are not used. Sign-language interpretation is available with two weeks' notice.

*For home schools, payment is due at time of reservation.