Save The Elephants Movie Premiere Screening
An incredible evening with Save the Elephants. Watch a screening of the breathtaking film, "A Life Among Elephants." Meet the champions from Save the Elephants, Kenya, who have committed their lives to saving these majestic creatures.
Event Details
A Not To Miss Event at the iconic San Diego Natural History Museum!
WHEN: May 9th 2025, 5:30 to 8:30 PM
WHERE: The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101
A Life Among Elephants
In the 1960s, the world knew little about wild African elephants — until Scottish biologist and Save the Elephants founder, Iain Douglas-Hamilton, arrived in Tanzania. His groundbreaking research was the first in-depth study of wild African elephant behavior. Alongside his wife, Oria, and daughters, Saba and Dudu, Iain immersed himself in the lives of elephants, discovering their personalities and intricate family bonds.
In the 1970s, a poaching epidemic swept across Africa, forcing Iain to shift from scientist to defender. He was the first to sound the alarm on the ivory poaching crisis that helped bring about the global ivory trade ban. Iain's extraordinary life and relentless fight for elephants takes center stage in this emotional and inspiring documentary - A Life Among Elephants.
With unprecedented access, newly unearthed archive footage, and powerful interviews - including contributions from Jane Goodall and Iain's daughters, Saba and Dudu - the film retraces Iain's action packed journey. Directed by Nigel Pope, with Jackie Savery and Justin Purefoy as executive producers, and an evocative score by Glasgow-based composer Fraser Purdie, this film is proudly presented by Save the Elephants.
Following the film, join Saba, Iain's daughter, Frank Pope, Save The Elephants CEO, and David Daballen, Director of Field Operations, for an inspiring VIP Reception 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Nat.
We look forward to seeing you there!
A huge elephant-sized THANK YOU to our generous sponsors! RBC Wealth Management, Toast Catering, the Sweeney family, John J. Lormon and Global Conservation Leaders.
Museum doors open at 5:30 PM, check-in required. Screening will start promptly inside the theater at 6:00 PM.