Rob Laidlaw

Readings

Presentations may vary in length and content, but average approximately 45 minutes in length plus a 15 minute question and answer session. Most involve a slide show of images and, for kids, props of various kinds.

While the topics vary somewhat according to audience need, common themes include the four things that all animals require, animal issues, stories about individual animals and discussions about how everyone, regardless of age, can become involved in making the world a better place, including ideas about how they can do that and examples of children and adults who already have.

Special Equipment:

Data projector, screen, laptop (if available), microphone (preferably a headset mike) with amplified sound for large groups.

Book Sales:

Rob can bring copies of his books to the readings for students to purchase and have autographed, if requested.

Other Presentations

Illustrated talks about animal issues, animal welfare, wildlife in captivity, how to be an activist and create change at any age

Biography

Rob Laidlaw has spent 30 years campaigning to protect animals of all kinds. His work has taken him from Canada's north to tropical Asia and includes more than 1,000 visits to zoos around the world. He is a Chartered Biologist, avid outdoorsman, cave explorer, and a founder of the wildlife protection organization Zoocheck Canada. He regularly provides commentary on animal issues to print, radio and television media and speaks to groups of all ages throughout the world.

In 2008, Laidlaw’s first children’s book, Wild Animals in Captivity, was released. His second book, On Parade, The Hidden World of Animals in Entertainment, is scheduled for release in 2010, while a third book about rescue centers and sanctuaries is now in the works.

For more information, please visit Rob's websites at www.zoocheck.com and www.wildanimalsincaptivity.com.