April 22nd is Earth Day, and Disney Parks is celebrating by recognizing the amazing shows and fantastic talent that bring to life this special day.
Through inspiring stories and moving filmmaking, these stories on animal life and our planet are truly amazing.
One of the most inspiring storytellers and passionate speakers today is Bob Poole.
This long time animal and environmental advocate, Poole utilizes colorful images, dramatic narration, and fantastic storytelling to bring about awareness on important environmental topics.
Meet Bob Poole
Bob Poole is an Emmy Award-winning cinematographer, wildlife filmmaker, and star of National Geographic Live, “Nature Roars Back.”
He was also the director of photography for National Geographic’s four-part series, Secrets of the Elephants.
Bob has a passion and drive to bring awareness and attention to viewers about world environmental concerns. And he does through personal messages of hope, resilience and overcoming adversity.
“I have so many stories because I’ve spent my life with wild animals,” he said. “There is so much that you can learn along the way.”
Early Inspiration
Bob was inspired early on growing up East Africa. With a father serving as the director of the Peace Corps and the African Wildlife Foundation, Bob experienced a truly unique upbringing.
Not only did he have up-close access to to the natural world around him, he was able to work side by side with animals and his family throughout most of his life.
He shares his African experience working with rangers, scientists, and his sister in his on-stage live performance.
Bob shared, “Working with my sister is one of the best things about my National Geographic Live show.”
Bob’s filmmaking career also began during his teenage years where he worked with a National Geographic crew filming elephants in Kenya.
His advice for future filmmakers? He suggests jumping in headfirst to anything and everything you are passionate about.
Raising Awareness and Support
Raising awareness and providing support are key aspects of Bob’s work.
He encourages everyone to simply visit national parks across the world as a simple way to help these various issues, and notes that tourism dollars can fund conservation efforts and increase awareness.