National Geographic Live Student Shows
Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery with National Geographic Live—where the world’s wonders come to life through the power of visual and oral storytelling!
In these 45-minute presentations, students will be captivated by incredible stories from intrepid explorers who are out in the world, making groundbreaking discoveries. These exciting sessions happen on the stunning Jack Singer Concert Hall stage at Werklund Centre, followed by a 15-minute open Q&A where students can ask their burning questions and engage directly with the explorers themselves! It’s more than just a presentation—it’s an experience that can ignite curiosity and inspire action.
Teachers and students—prepare to be inspired, ask big questions, and make a connection to the world that’s full of possibility!
National Geographic Special Presentation
WILD EYE: A Life in Photographs with Beverly and Dereck Joubert
October 27, 2025 at 10:15 am
Journey into the heart of Wild Africa and discover how their award-winning films, photography, and conservation efforts are inspiring global action for the planet's most iconic animals.
Jamie Rojo: Chasing Monarchs
February 2 & 3, 2026 at 10:15 am
Fifty years after the startling discovery that monarch butterflies spend winters in the forests of Mexico, photographer Jaime Rojo reveals this winged wonder of the insect world in new ways with never-before-seen visuals.
Jess Cramp: The Untold Stories of Sharks
March 9, 2026 at 10:15 am
Sharks have roamed the planet’s waters since before the dinosaurs, but only recently have we begun to understand the lives of these powerful predators in the ocean. We open the National Geographic archives to reveal the true story of 20th - century women leading shark science and dive into the cutting - edge conservation work of shark researcher Jess Cramp.
Heather Lynch: Penguins of Antarctica
April 20, 2026 at 10:15 am
Meet the many species of penguins that waddle and swim through the freezing water, along with an abundance of other life, on a journey south with quantitative ecologist Heather Lynch.
Tickets are: $18/student. A chaperone comp is given for every 8 tickets booked.
Kakani Katija: Designed by Nature
SOLD OUT May 26, 2025 at 10:15am
Recommended for Grade 3 and up
Dr. Kakani Katija, once aspiring for the cosmos, now dives into Earth's oceans, pioneering nature-inspired technology to explore uncharted underwater twilight zones.
Classroom Challenge: What animal superpower would you love to have? What technology could you invent to give you that superpower? Share your stories and drawings with us @yycartsed so we can make your students’ talent shine!
Local learning links: Amazing Indigenous Inventions, video - Biomimicry, Biomimicry at the Calgary Zoo
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