Lash, N, 2020 (1.1 MB) Making a case for Zoos role in creating a peace culture in their community

Lash, G, 2020: an article by Gail Lash discussing her passion for peace and how the zoo world is well-suited for taking on that mission within our communities.

Lash, G. and Lash, N, 2016. “Give Peace A Chance: Transforming Zoos And Aquariums Into Twenty-First Century Peace Sanctuaries.” IN Center For Humans & Nature, Questions for a Resilient Future: How can zoos and aquariums foster cultures of care and conservation?

Ursa firm profile (1.5 MB) with CV's, project lists and services

Ursa project briefs (21.9 MB) for over 30 projects in chronological order

Promotional Brochure for DuMond Conservancy

AZA Poster (1.1 MB) describing Chimp Haven Chimpanzee Sanctuary prepared for the AZA National Convention, Chicago, IL. September 2005

Report (1.9 MB) for Defenders of Wildlife and Alex C. Walker Foundation, discussing Ecotourism opportunities related to Red Wolves in Eastern North Carolina, February 2005

Report (432 KB) of the International Ecotourim Society discussing a new rural ecotourism assessment program, a guide to Community Assessment of Ecotourism as a tool for Sustainable Development, October 2003

Complete Dissertation (1.3 MB) for the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, by Gail Lash, Ph.D. Sustaining our Spirit: Ecotourism on privately-owned rural lands and protected areas, May 2003

Ursa International has moved to Belize, and we want to share the wonders of the Classic Mayan ruin "Cahal Pech" in our new home town of San Ignacio, to the AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) Conference attendees September of 2020.

This is a promotional video for Ursa International, a Zoo Design firm, celebrating 25 years of collaboration with watercolor artist, Barbara Ratner. Presenting 20 drawings from 8 projects.

Get ready for a Grand New View at Zoo Atlanta's African Savanna habitat. The expanded elephant complex has two large interconnected habitats, a 20,000 sf spacious, LEED Gold rated, elephant management area with visitor viewing, lots of enrichment opportunities, demonstration areas and great interpretive features for the guests. Other species updated in the area are Giraffe, Zebra, Ostrich, Warthog, and Meerkats.