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entertain, educate, inspire

Stephanie Arne is an award-winning international conservationist, advocate, naturalist, adventurer, speaker, and TV personality whose passion and
enthusiasm for storytelling is both infectious and inspiring.

Steph has helped transform people’s personal and professional lives via her
keynotes, wildlife shows, media appearances, and workshops.

Stephanie seeks to entertain, educate, enlighten, and inspire a deeper connection to—and protection of—the natural world.

2026 presentation topics

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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

  • STEM careers

  • Perseverance and resilience

  • Critical thinking

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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

  • STEM careers

  • Failing forward

  • Critical thinking

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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. Steph will share her role in rhino conservation alongside researchers, rangers, and veterinarians.

THEMES

  • STEM careers

  • Critical thinking

  • Bold decisions

Testimonials

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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."

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thea
ryan

Director of OLLI

"Behind every great wildlife story is an unsung hero who translates nature's complexity into captivating moments. I witnessed Stephanie transcend the typical host role. She doesn't just simply narrate- she orchestrates conversations between species and viewers. Her rare ability to communicate with both skittish wildlife and skeptical humans created authentic moments impossible to script. Steph doesn't just talk about conservation; she embodies the bridge between diverse perspectives that our planet desperately needs. Her storytelling doesn't just educate-it inspires action that ripples far beyond the screen."

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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!"

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Dr. Jacqueline Ogden

Retired, Vice President,

Disney's Animals, Science and Environment, Walt Disney Parks 

 

"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."

I'd love to hear from you!

How can I help you?
We need a keynote speaker
We love a presentation (Live or Online) for our audience
I'm interested in workshops and coaching
Can you Emcee for us, Steph
I want to travel with Steph
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