
ABOUT STEPHANIE ARNE
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.

Today, Stephanie is running eco-tours and public speaking all over the globe. She was formerly the Director of Conservation for the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium and, before that, the Director of Education for Endangered Wolf Center, founded by celebrity Wild Kingdom host Dr. Marlin Perkins and his wife Carol; she is also the former online host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom furthering her commitment to the Perkin’s work.
Steph is passionate about ecology and wildlife, but she is also fascinated with history and sustainable living. She was featured on Nebraska Public Media as the host of “Adventures in History: Discovering Nebraska’s State Historical Parks” and an episode of the HGTV series “Tiny House, Big Living.”
ConservATION CREDENTIALS
Career
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Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium - Director of Conservation
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The Endangered Wolf Center– Director of Education
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Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium– Education Coordinator
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Honolulu Zoological Society– Education Outreach Coordinator
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Sea World, San Diego- Education Specialist
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San Diego Zoological Society– Education Specialist
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3 Islands Whale Shark Dive, Australia- Naturalist
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Reef Trips, Australia- Naturalist & Dive Guide
Awards
Media Appearances
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The Drew Barrymore Show
Radio and Podcasts
Festivals | Conferences
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Iowa’s Eco-Fest
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Assoc. of Zoos and Aquariums
Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom
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Coral Reef– Coral Restoration Foundation
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Condors– Ventana Wildlife Society & LA Zoo
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Tegu– FWCC, USGS, & UF
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American Bison– Custer State Park
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Giraffes– Dallas Zoo
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Penguins– Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
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Elephants– Ft. Worth Zoo
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Cheetahs– Dallas Zoo
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Leopards– Tanganyika Wildlife Park
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Manatees– Mote Marine Laboratory
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Sea Otters– Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Kangaroos– Tanganyika Wildlife Park
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Sharks– Bahamas Marine Sanctuary
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Rays– Bahamas Marine Sanctuary
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Snakes– Reptile Gardens
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Wolves– Endangered Wolf Center
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Carnivores– The Wild Animal Sanctuary
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Crocodiles– XTC Dive Center & ACottonPhoto
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Polar Bears– Polar Bears International
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Kelp Ecosystem– UCSB & Wrigley Institute
Education
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South Dakota State University – B.S. – Education, Human/Animal Development & Behavior
Memberships
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Professional Member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Boards
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Creative Animal Foundation, Co-Founder/Board President
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Alaska SeaLife Center, Advisory Board
Speaker | Emcee | Workshops
Media Appearances
Nebraska Public Media
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Adventures in History: Discovery of Nebraska’s State Historical Parks
CuriosityStream
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Cities of the Sea
Ambassador Services
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Curiosity Stream
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Mutual of Omaha‘s Wild Kingdom (2013-2018)
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ScubaPro Deep Elite
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Shark Angels
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Assoc. of Zoos and Aquariums Find Our Heroes
LET'S TALK
Stephanie has hosted and spoken to audiences around the world. To invite her to be part of your next conference, school event, fundraiser or gala, click the contact button check her availability.
Or, if you are a producer looking for a presenter for your next program, awesome! Let's talk and see how we can work together.

Past Clients
