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MAR 17, 2027 | 10:30AM | SAROYAN THEATRE

“Feed Your Primal Instincts”

Celebrate Wild Truths of the Animal World

LUCY COOKE
Zoologist, National Geographic Explorer, Author, Documentary Producer
In her exploration of the natural world, acclaimed conservationist, bestselling author, and award-winning broadcaster, Lucy Cooke challenges conventional thinking about the animal kingdom. She has written four acclaimed books on animal behavior and evolution, including the bestseller Bitch and the Royal Society Prize-shortlisted The Truth About Animals. Cooke’s latest research challenges assumptions about animal masculinity and aggression. In her new book, Half-Cocked, Cooke draws on cutting-edge zoology and storytelling, exploring what animal behavior reveals about gender, leadership, dominance, group dynamics, and sustainability. Experience Lucy’s brilliance on stage as she shares her latest discoveries.