The Bath House Cultural Center announced on May 8 that it is presenting a new wildlife photography exhibition, “Where the Wild Still Breathes,” by Dallas photographer Lili Banta. The exhibition is free and open to the public and will run through May 30.
The exhibition features intimate images of wildlife in Dallas, focusing on species and ecosystems that are often overlooked or under pressure. The center said each photograph “holds both presence and fragility, capturing life in spaces where the wild is fading, but not yet gone.”
Banta aims to deepen public understanding of urban wildlife through her work. She encourages people to see, appreciate, and protect local animals found within city limits. According to the announcement, Banta “is on a mission to help people see, appreciate, and protect” Dallas’s diverse wildlife.
Her goal is also to foster respect for urban species while reducing fear and misconceptions about them. The press release stated that she believes “small shifts in perspective and everyday actions can make a meaningful difference in protecting local species.” Through her photographs, viewers are often surprised by what exists within their own city: “Their initial disbelief quickly gives way to awe,” according to the release.
Banta draws from her background in behavioral economics and clinical mental health for her conservation storytelling. She uses photography as a tool for connection between people and nature.
The Bath House Cultural Center is located at 521 E. Lawther Dr., Dallas, TX 75218 on White Rock Lake’s eastern shore. Gallery hours are from noon until 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; the center remains open until 10 p.m. during theater performances.
