ADULT PROGRAMS
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
"Who’s Upside Down; Us or the Bats?" - Evening Lecture with Tim Flach
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Tim Flach (see below for bio)
Location: Paccar Auditorium Education building
Cost: $12.00 per person
Art has always shaped our perception of nature, capturing its beauty and complexity. Today, as the natural world depends on us as much as we depend on it, art’s role in inspiring empathy and action is more crucial than ever.
In this lecture, Tim Flach explores how photography transcends traditional wildlife representation. Drawing from his acclaimed series—“Endangered,” “More Than Human,” and “Birds”—he highlights the individuality, personality and character of animals, using strategic anthropomorphism to evoke empathy and inspire environmental stewardship. Flach’s work draws on art history, utilizing colour theory and visual perception techniques like left gaze bias to create emotional resonance. By crafting powerful narratives, he challenges viewers to see animals not just as subjects but as sentient beings, deepening our connection to the natural world.
Through his lens, art becomes advocacy, urging us to rethink our relationship with nature.
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Professional Photographers Workshop : Hosted by Tim Flach
Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Tim Flach (see below for bio)
Location: Education building
Age: 18+
Cost: $275.00 per person
Discover the science behind our visual system through a dynamic mix of theory, hands-on practice, and an immersive session designed to take your photography to the next level. Renowned photographer Tim Flach, author of Endangered, More Than Human, and Birds, offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at his creative process.
Through an in-depth animal shoot, he’ll guide you from concept to post-production, sharing expert insights on publishing your work—whether as a stunning book or a captivating exhibition.
Flach’s photography goes beyond traditional wildlife imagery, using strategic anthropomorphism to highlight the individuality and emotion of animals. Drawing from art history, color theory, and visual perception techniques like left-gaze bias, he crafts powerful narratives that evoke empathy and inspire environmental awareness. Through his lens, art becomes advocacy, urging us to see animals as sentient beings and rethink our connection with nature.
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Meet the Artist: Tim Flach
Tim Flach is known for his captivating and thought-provoking images of the animal kingdom. He captures both the power and vulnerability of animals, highlighting their undeniable connection with humans and transporting audiences to a new visual perspective on wildlife and conservation.
Flach has five main bodies of work which have been exhibited worldwide, including Museums of Natural History, from Paris to Beijing, and seven international award-winning books, translated into multiple languages.
Tim has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of the Arts London (Norwich) and an Honorary Fellowship by the Royal Photographic Society. He is also a Senior Research Fellow (Artist in Residence) at Centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing at Linacre College, University of Oxford, and serves as President of the Association of Photographers.
For more information and works by Tim Flach, please visit timflach.com.
PAST OFFERINGS
Forest Watercolors with Willow Heath
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Willow Heath (see below for bio)
Location: CWC (Center of Wildlife Conservation) building
Age: 18+
Cost: $75.00 per person
Paint a PNW inspired monochromatic misty watercolor tree scene with teaching artist Willow Heath while strengthening your understanding of value, watercolor technique, and brush control. All supplies for the class are provided.
Mating and Dating
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Zoomazium building
Age: 21+
Cost: $42.00 per person
Sexy beasts... they’re not just on the covers of spicy romance novels! Buy a cocktail at the bar and settle in while zoo staff and ambassador animals take you on a funny, fascinating, roller coaster of a ride through the sex lives of wildlife! This special program is designed to excite, entice, and educate our guests about the world of wildlife relationships. Adults 21 and over only, for what we hope are obvious reasons. Beverages and light snacks will be available for purchase.
Please note: This will be a no topic too inappropriate kind of evening. If hearing about that kind of behavior isn’t your idea of a fun evening out, this won’t be the right event for you.
cancelation policy
Programs and Classes Cancelation Policy
A minimum of 2 weeks notice is required for cancellation refunds. We are unable to offer refunds or credits for cancellations less than 2 weeks prior to the program date.
Registration fees are non-refundable.
Woodland Park Zoo reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. Should this occur, a credit or refund will be issued.