National Geographic photographer event coming to Topeka

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A National Geographic photographer who's on a mission to photograph every species in human care will be holding an event at Washburn University next month.

Joel Sartore, known for his contributions to National Geographic, will be coming to Washburn University for a fundraising event in partnership with the Topeka Zoo in June.

Sartore founded the National Geographic Photo Ark, according to the Topeka Zoo. The project aims to document every species in zoos, aquariums and wildlife sanctuaries.