National Geographic The Photo Ark

Animals of Earth

Joel Sartore author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:National Geographic Society

Published:14th Jul '26

Should be back in stock very soon

National Geographic The Photo Ark cover

An expanded edition of this animal photography bestseller, with 64 more pages, 127 new photos, and 20 new essays by beloved writer Sy Montgomery.

Celebrating the 20th year of the author’s lifelong project to photograph every species in human care—in zoos, aquariums, wildlife centers, and private collections—around the world.

Joel Sartore and his Photo Ark project are becoming household names, beloved by young and old for the up-close-and-personal portraits from every realm of the animal kingdom. To celebrate the Photo Ark’s 20th anniversary, this enhanced edition brings new life to the book that started it all.

Here are the best of the best, arranged into the amusing pairings for which Sartore’s Photo Ark books are known, with new Conservation Heroes, new looks Behind the Scenes, and 20 all-new essays by best-selling animal whisperer Sy Montgomery.

For animal, nature, and photography lovers—even those who own the first edition of this title—the 20th anniversary Photo Ark will be a beloved volume to pore over for years to come.

"Joel's work in bringing the beauty and personalities of endangered species to life is nothing short of heroic. His photos are a gift to future generations and illuminate the importance of protecting wildlife today and tomorrow. I’m still hoping he’ll photograph me—unfortunately, at my age, I’ll have to be clothed." —Chevy Chase

PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION

"This is one of the most scientifically important—and artistically brilliant—books ever. Joel Sartore is an ambassador extraordinaire for the beleaguered animals of our planet and should receive a Nobel Prize. No one can look at these sensitive portraits of the incredible animal beings and not be amazed and inspired to do all in our power to preserve them for our children and theirs." — Jane Goodall

"We owe it to these animals, as they struggle for survival on a human-dominated planet, to look them in the eye. Joel Sartore's awestruck and awe-inspiring photos make that an experience of deep heart and beauty." — David Quammen

"Joel Sartore's stunning images are powerful enough to make us all ask and answer the question: 'What will I do?'" —Carl Safina

ISBN: 9781426224881

Dimensions: 258mm x 258mm x 36mm

Weight: 2285g

464 pages