public Speaking
Stephanie aims to educate, entertain, and empower humanity to be better stewards of our natural world. Her expertly crafted courses, presentations, and workshops focus on real-life conservation stories she has worked on personally or has showcased as the former host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.
Stephanie's favorite topics
My Wild Life
Hear Stephanie's exciting journey in Africa, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Hawai'i before winning a contest to become Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom's Wild Guide and the wild stories she showcased in the show from 2013-2018. She can't wait to share the diverse perspectives, unique talents, and skills of environmental stewards she met along the way, who are doing their best to solve complex wildlife conservation issues.
THEMES
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STEM careers
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Perseverance and resilience
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Critical thinking
Saving Penguins
This thought-provoking program highlights a team of diverse and multi-talented conservationists developing and deploying artificial penguin nests to save African penguins. The presentation will highlight the complexity of saving penguins, challenge the audience's critical thinking skills, and promote environmental stewardship. This penguin story full of wildlife heroes will inspire and fill you with hope.
THEMES
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STEM careers
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Failing forward
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Critical thinking
Re-Wildling Rhinos
Learn about the "biggest conservation project in the continent's history." Stephanie will help the audience understand the complex issue of protecting and conserving rhinos, followed by the risky plan to dehorn and re-wild 2000 wild rhinos over the next ten years in different homes around Africa. In August 2025, Steph will share her role in this unique and vital project alongside researchers, rangers, and veterinarians.
THEMES
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STEM careers
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Critical thinking
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Bold decisions
Regina Mossotti
Conservation Biologist
Vice President of
Animal Care at the
Saint Louis Zoo
"I met Stephanie as the host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom in 2016. Immediatly I could see her passion and enthusiasm were infectious. Her professionalism, skill, and knowledge were exceptional. This combination makes her an incredible storyteller that creates connection to, and empathy for, wildlife that creates lifelong stewardship for our natural world in anyone lucky enough to hear her or engage with her."
Thea Ryan
Director of OLLI
"Stephanie Arne delivered an inspiring and heartfelt presentation to OLLI at the University of South Dakota, sharing her personal conservation message about African penguins. Through her captivating stories and deep, hands-on experience, she not only educated us about the challenges penguins face but also left us with a sense of hope and empowerment. Stephanie is truly a wildlife hero."
Dr. Kathayoon Khalil
Vice President of
Conservation at the
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
"Stephanie is unique in this world. Her passion, talents, and voice are critical to the work that we do as conservationists and her ideas deserve to be heard. I've worked with Steph for almost ten years; her enthusiasm is contagious and her ability to tell moving stories is unparalleled. Get to know Steph and your life will be changed!"
Dr. Jacqueline Ogden
Conservation Biologist
"I have known Stephanie for over 10 years. She is deeply passionate about conservation, and I’ve always been impressed with her ability to not only convey this passion, but to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife. She is skilled at working with many types of audiences in a wide variety of settings, as well as using many forms of media to inspire people. Stephanie understands the magic of telling stories to impact people. Over my career I’ve met many, many people in conservation and environmental education, and she ranks amongst the best storytellers I’ve known. Our planet is lucky to have her, as are the people she comes in contact with."
Past Events
Festivals and Conference Clients
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Iowa’s Eco-Fest
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Assoc. of Zoos and Aquariums
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Alaska Sealife Center Annual Gala