WildlifeDirect

06/05/2026

Teachers, schools & and parents looking for a fun, meaningful outdoor learning experience?

Bring your learners to the WildlifeDirect Field Lab for hands-on nature activities, wildlife discovery & conservation learning. 🐾

Let’s get kids curious, engaged, and connected to nature.

📩 Book a visit today

06/05/2026

We’re so excited to invite you to the WildlifeDirect Field Lab for a day full of fresh air, discovery, and fun in nature!

If you’re a teacher, parent, or just looking for something meaningful and exciting for kids to do, this is the perfect experience. Children will get the chance to explore, learn about wildlife, and enjoy hands-on activities that bring nature to life.

It’s not just about learning, it’s about curiosity, laughter, and those “wow” moments outdoors.

We’d love to host schools, families, and young explorers for a memorable visit.

12/04/2026

Day two with school teachers

Teachers from across Kenya visiting the WildlifeDirect Field Lab adjacent to Nairobi Park- a center for kids to experience nature first hand, and a place for training our Nature Positive School Club patrons.

Rainy season gave them much exposure to plants and we trained them to use iNaturalist - in 2.5 hours they had logged over 450 specimens representing at least 150 species!!

We will be conducting a wet season Bioblitz very soon. Email [email protected] for a visit and to join a training or a Bioblitz .

19/03/2026

Help a Young Boy Walk Again after a Devastating Elephant Encounter.

A 7 year old boy in our community was seriously injured by an elephant on his way to school, suffering multiple fractures. He is now stable and receiving care, but faces a long and difficult recovery.

We aim to raise USD 15,000 to cover his immediate medical care, rehabilitation, a wheelchair, physiotherapy, and to help restore the family’s livelihood with livestock.

Every gift, large or small, will help this child heal and return to school.

If you are able to help, please contribute here: https://shorturl.at/BpmtN

17/03/2026

Congratulations to our CEO on being named to National Geographic’s 2026 “Nat Geo 33” 🌍✨ honoring extraordinary leaders tackling the world’s most critical challenges.

“Feeling deeply humbled and proud to be recognized among some of my all-time heroes and fellow changemakers. This recognition belongs to the communities, colleagues, and young people who believe that protecting nature and biodiversity is not optional. It is our shared responsibility and our greatest opportunity.”

We’re incredibly proud and inspired by her leadership toward a more sustainable future. 💚

17/03/2026

Congratulations to our CEO Paula Kahumbu on being named to the National Geographic: 2026 “Nat Geo 33”, a distinguished group honoring extraordinary individuals rising to meet the most critical challenges of our time 🌍✨

In her words:
“Feeling deeply humbled and proud to be recognized among some of my all-time heroes and fellow changemakers. This recognition belongs to the communities, colleagues, and young people who believe that protecting nature and biodiversity is not optional. It is our shared responsibility and our greatest opportunity.”

We are incredibly proud of this well-deserved recognition and inspired by her leadership and commitment to a more sustainable future. 💚Read more here: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/nat-geo-33/graphics/2026

03/03/2026

Today, we celebrate the incredible diversity of life on our planet and the silent healers that sustain humanity: aromatic and medicinal plants.

From ancient traditions to modern medicine, these powerful plants have protected, healed, nourished, and sustained humankind for thousands of years. Without them, our world, and our survival, would look very different.

This year on World Wildlife Day, we are proud to work alongside passionate educators to create awareness about:

🌱 The importance of conserving medicinal and aromatic plant species
🌱 Their role in healthcare, culture, and biodiversity
🌱 The urgent need to protect their natural habitats
🌱 Empowering young minds to value and safeguard nature

By educating today’s generation, we are planting seeds of responsibility, respect, and resilience for tomorrow.

23/02/2026

This beautiful African Paradise Flycatcher, photographed at the WildlifeDirect Field Lab, is just one of the many wonders waiting to be discovered. With its flowing tail and graceful flight, it reminds us how special and fragile our natural world truly is.

From incredible birdlife to hands-on nature modules, the Field Lab offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and see how science helps protect our ecosystems for future generations.

📍 Plan your visit and become part of the conservation story or donate to support our school visits: It costs $250 to sponsor 25 children to visit the Field Lab: https://wildlifedirect.networkforgood.com/projects/58931-saving-africa-s-endangered-species

Whether you are a student, nature lover, photographer, or simply curious about the wild, there is something here for you. Come explore, learn, and be inspired. 🌍💚

23/02/2026

Check out this short reel about our work!

Never heard of WildlifeDirect? Here's what we do in a nutshell.

07/02/2026

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Sam Kiogy, Griffin Michael, Agness Kafanja Mundenda, Sheba GB

22/01/2026

Congratulations Tricia for being named one of The Explorers Club 50 — Class of 2026! Each year, the EC50 recognizes fifty extraordinary people who are doing remarkable work to promote science and exploration, and reflects the great diversity of individuals on the cutting edge of exploration around the world.

Each year, the EC50 recognizes fifty extraordinary people who are doing remarkable work to promote science and exploration.

Our sixth cohort of Explorers Club 50 honorees represent the cutting edge of conservation, field science, and research. From their own vantage points all across the globe, these explorers are tackling the hardest questions and challenges facing our world today. Each of these fifty visionaries has their own unique story, but each explorer similarly inspires wonder for our interconnected world, and hope for its future.

🇳🇿 an astronomer turned biologist saving New Zealand’s birds
💧 an aquaculturist empowering women of color
⛵︎ a master dhow builder
🩺 an aerospace physiologist
🇬🇱 an inuit archaeologist

To read more about the other incredible honorees, visit 50.explorers.org

Presented by ROLEX as part of their Perpetual Planet Initiative