Conservation Lecture Series

African Crane Conservation Programme

Dr. Adalbert Aine-omucunguzi, born and raised in Uganda, is the East Africa Regional Director for the African Crane Conservation Programme – a partnership between the International Crane Foundation (ICF) and the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT). In this role, Dr. Adalbert oversees ICF/EWT Crane and Wetland conservation work across Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. Dr. Adalbert leads a team that implements nature-positive strategies that benefit cranes, wetlands and communities. Dr. Adalbert is also the Chair of the IUCN’s Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Committee, the Coordinator of Eastern Africa, under the African Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement’s Grey Crowned Crane Single Species Action Plan, and is a member of the IUCN Biodiversity and Family Planning Task Force. He holds and a PhD in Natural Resource Management from Mbarara University of Science and Technology, in Uganda.

Learn about how the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is directly involved in this program and how its staff are applying their skills and knowledge while participating in hands-on projects like this one!

Event Information:

Date: Friday, February 28
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Price: GA: $20 • FOTZ: $15 • Student: $10
VIP: $50 per person
Join us 5:30-6:30 pm for a reception, meet & greet with Dr. Adalbert Aine-omucunguzi, appetizers, and complimentary beverages.

Add on: Kids Conservation Explorers: Grey Crowned Cranes Edition

Want to attend but need an option for the kids? We’ve got you covered! We will provide child-friendly conservation programming for ages 5-12 where they can have fun and learn how we can make a difference for African cranes!

$20 per child with purchase of VIP ticket to the African Crane Conservation Programme Lecture

$10 per child with purchase of General Admission ticket to the African Crane Conservation Programme Lecture

To register your children for Kids Conservation Explorers, purchase your tickets to the event, then you will have the option to add on the kids’ event tickets.