See Nature Like Never Before: Art Exhibition Shows Conservation Through a New Lens

A new way to see conservation come to life is on display now at the Detroit Zoo.

The Zoo is the temporary home of Among the Living: Wildlife Photography of Guadalupe Laiz. Located in the Ford Education Center’s second-floor gallery, this temporary art exhibition features Laiz’s wildlife photography and behind-the- scenes videos. Laiz is an international wildlife photographer who partners with nonprofit conservation organizations to raise awareness of different species around the world. The Detroit Zoo is the first zoo ever to exhibit Laiz’s work.

“I couldn’t be happier to bring Guadalupe’s work to the Detroit Zoo,” says Ashley Ciricola, curator of fine and performing arts for the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS). “This exhibit is a testament to our dedication to conservation and our mission to create meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world. Through the power of art and wildlife photography, I truly believe we can ignite positive change.”

This unique art exhibition will remain at the Detroit Zoo through Feb. 28. All showcased art will be available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds supporting the DZS.

About the Photographer

Guadalupe Laiz was born and raised in Argentina. At the age of 20, she moved to the U.S. to build her photography career. Today, she lives in Aspen, Colorado, and continues to advocate for the natural world through the power of wildlife photography. Driven by the belief that art and beauty transform how= people think about conservation and nature, Laiz focuses on the environment and animals to communicate the importance of environmental issues.