Gregory Lipps presents the biology and preservation of Ohio’s amphibians and reptiles

Gregory Lipps, the first conservation biologist at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s Ohio Center for Wildlife Conservation, presents a free, public educational lecture on the biology and preservation of Ohio’s amphibians and reptiles .

Lipps has emerged as one of Ohio’s leading voices on amphibian and reptile species protection. Across a dozen years as Ohio State’s amphibian and reptile conservation coordinator, a position made possible through the Ohio Biodiversity Conservation Partnership, the respected herpetologist has guided preservation, restoration and reintroduction projects throughout the state. He has co-authored and edited two books: Amphibians of Ohio and Reptiles of Ohio. He has earned multiple awards, including the Columbus Zoo’s Commitment to Conservation Award in 2023. The following year, the zoo created the conservation biologist position for him.

The event is cosponsored by the Licking Land Trust and Ohio State Newark.