Safari-Inspired Wildlife Education & Engagement
Interactive, story-led experiences that help children connect emotionally with the natural world
I Am Wild at Art creates immersive, visually driven education and engagement experiences that bring wildlife stories to life for young audiences. Through hands-on activities, storytelling, and creative exploration, children are encouraged not just to learn about animals — but to care about them.
Image snapshots:
A real-world foundation in wildlife storytelling
This work is led by Kirsten, a former professional safari guide in South Africa, where communicating complex ecological ideas to diverse audiences was central to daily life. Translating real wildlife encounters into engaging, accessible stories is at the heart of everything created through I Am Wild at Art.
Since returning to the UK, Kirsten has:
Deliver curriculum-aligned education programmes
Support care, interpretation and engagement for exotic animals
Create safari-inspired learning experiences that inspire curiosity and care in young audiences
Safari workshop with primary schools - curiosity and empathy in action
Safari inspired workshop at Arnold House School
"The 7 Superpowers of the African Elephant"
Activity sheet bringing elephant superpowers to life
Activity sheet with elephant 'skin' making
Understanding similarities with us and elephants impact on the environment
How it works
Visual exploration: images, worksheets, activities that make abstract ideas tangible
Hands-on learning: materials, drawing, artifacts and role-play that deepen understanding
Adaptable formats: customisable for workshops, resource packs, and outreach content
More than workshops
While many examples shown here are school-based, the core approach is highly adaptable and designed to support a wide range of conservation and engagement contexts, including:
Conservation education programmes – deepens understanding while supporting learning outcomes
Campaign engagement and outreach – creates emotionally resonant visuals that amplify messaging
Partner-facing educational resources – ready-to-use materials that enhance collaborative programmes
Interactive content for young audiences – supports engagement beyond the classroom
Creative interpretation supporting exhibitions or events – adds depth and context to in-person experiences
Professional Safari Guide
Trails Guide Training in Khwai, Botswana
Working as a safari guide at Singita, Sabi Sand. Viewing African wild dogs at their den site
Vervet monkey tracking notes
Vervet monkey tracks in the mud
Identifying trees, their uses and bush Falk law
Who I am, and why it matters
I’m Kirsten, the founder of I Am Wild at Art and a former professional safari guide in South Africa. Communicating the magic of wildlife to diverse audiences was central to my guiding work, and today I bring that same real-world interpretation into education and engagement in the UK.
I design experiences that go beyond facts, using story, creativity, and hands-on exploration to build empathy, curiosity, and care for nature. I believe conservation begins with connection — when children feel connected to wildlife, they are more likely to value and protect it.
This means not only explaining what animals and ecosystems are, but helping learners feel their stories.
Conservation animal signage
Giving a talk on capybara
Animal enclosure signage, showing how capybara's are adapted to their wetland habitat
Animal enclosure signage explaining tapir species
Animal enclosure signage for Patagonian mara
Animal enclosure signage - Macaws
Interested in collaborating?
I’d love to explore ways this work could support your organisation’s education, engagement, or outreach goals. Email me at kirsten@iamwildatart.com or use the button below to connect.