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Education & Learning

Bring the future of our planet into the classroom — and the classroom into the wild. Explore evolution, adaptation and climate change through immersive learning experiences and curriculum-aligned resources designed to spark curiosity, challenge young minds and inspire the next generation.

3%

Of Net Profit Pledged to Our Educational Trust

Supporting Education Since 2002

The Future is Wild™ has been driving environmental education programmes since 2002 — across every school level and across every continent, with established programmes in the US, throughout Europe, and into Asia.

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Over two decades of education. A new generation of impact.

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School Program Information

Our programs bridge the gap between classroom theory and physical exploration, aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum.

Biological Evolution

Explore how living things are suited to their particular habitat and how they respond to environmental changes.

Speculative Adaptation

Analyze survival of the fittest through a futuristic lens, using climate data to predict evolutionary paths.

Digital Modeling

Understanding how VR and AR act as scientific tools to visualize complex biological theories.

Teaching Resources

We provide a comprehensive suite of teaching materials to ensure your visit is as educational as it is immersive. Our resources are crafted by speculative biologists and educators to spark curiosity.

Resources

Curriculum-aligned lesson plans for Levels 2–5

Speculative biology activity worksheets

Stop-frame animation project guides

Creature profile assessment rubrics

Explore The Future is Wild

WATCH

Official YouTube Channel

Follow our official channel for documentary clips, behind-the-scenes content, and educational videos.

READ

The Future is Wild™ E-book

The complete FIW source material — speculative biology, creature profiles, and world-building by Dougal Dixon and Joanna Adams.

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Coming Soon

Virtual Field Trips

Can't make it to Glenorchy? We are adapting our works for distribution on immersive, mobile, and web platforms, allowing classes to join our explorers on a live expedition from anywhere in the world. Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates once these become available

Have questions about our educational programmes?

Whether you're planning a school visit or exploring curriculum integration, our team is here to help.

General Inquiry
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