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about steph
Stephanie Arne is an accomplished international wildlife conservationist, expedition guide, TV personality, and a spirited and engaging storyteller.
She is the former host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom and appeared on Animal Planet, The Weather Channel, the Harry Connick Jr. Show, and The Drew Barrymore Show. She has also been a brand ambassador for Scubapro and CuriosityStream. Her insight has earned her a seat on the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Lion SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) committee and the International Union of Conservation Nature's (IUCN) Education and Communication Commission.
Stephanie has worked with – and learned from – conservation leaders, oil spill responders, microplastic experts, ecotourism CEOs, farmers, fishermen in Africa, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the United States. Steph and her husband, wildlife artist Tim Davison, lived in a 180 sq.ft—tiny house featured on Tiny House Big Living on HGTV for five years; two on a U.S. speaking tour focused on sustainable living and three parked in California during the pandemic.
Stephanie aims to empower future conservationists and humanity to be better stewards of our shared natural world. Her mission is to show audiences examples of how passionate people sharing diverse perspectives, unique talents, and skills solve complex conservation issues. Working together, these stewards help increase biodiversity and create a healthier planet for all living things.
Dr. Jacqueline Ogden
Retired, Vice President,
Disney's Animals, Science and Environment, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
"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."
Mike Malone
Cinematographer and Director, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Web Series 2013-2018
"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.
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!"
Coyote Peterson
Co.Founder/Host of
Brave Wilderness
"For over a decade I have known and proudly call Steph a friend, as we both share a great love and appreciation for educating the next generation about wildlife conservation. Her glowing personality is magnetic, which only compliments her witty dialogue when in front of the camera, where I have had the pleasure of working with her on several occasions. In the world of of animals, entertainment, education, and conservation, if there is one person who I can always rely on to give me unbiased, wellfounded, and brutally honest dose of advice of meaningful opinion, its stephanie. Truth be told, I am always looking forward to our next adventure, no matter what or where that may be!"