New York, Oct. 1, 2025 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and The Picture House Regional Film Center in Bronxville present REEL WILD™ NEW YORK, a showcase of award-winning wildlife films and conservation storytelling from around the globe. Over two days, audiences will experience six acclaimed films spanning Africa, the Americas, India, and beyond. Each screening is paired with filmmaker and scientist Q&As.

Two of the featured films include: The Last Ranger (Oscar Nominee, 2024); and Disneynature’s Sea Lions of the Galapagos (narrated by Brendan Fraser).

This event is a part of REEL WILD™ NEW YORK Film Festival launched earlier this year, building on WCS’s legacy of bringing wildlife and wild places to audiences through its zoos, aquarium, and groundbreaking films. Through powerful storytelling, REEL WILD™️ New York engages viewers in the beauty and urgency of protecting our planet, connecting them with the voices of filmmakers and WCS conservation scientists and inspiring them to take action.

“REEL WILD™ NEW YORK is a natural evolution in WCS’s history of inspiring millions to care about nature,” added John Calvelli, WCS Executive Vice President of Public Affairs.

Read about the featured films HERE.

WHEN & WHERE:

Opening Night – A REEL WILD Evening in Africa
Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Oscar Award-nominated, The Last Ranger (South Africa, 28m)
- Lions of the Skeleton Coast (Namibia, 52m)
- Q&A with filmmakers and WCS big cat experts
- Cocktail reception and meet & greet

Family Day – REEL WILD for All Ages
Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
- Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild (TBD details)
- Sea Lions of the Galapagos (USA, 90m)
- Batsies (USA, 15m)
- Turtle Walker (India, 75m)
- Family activities with WCS educators between sessions

Location: The Picture House Bronxville, 84 Kraft Avenue, Bronxville, NY
Tickets: Free admission, with a suggested $10 donation to WCS; advance reservations recommended at thepicturehouse.org.

Highlights include:
- The Last Ranger (Oscar Nominee, 2024): A gripping live-action short from South Africa about a young boy’s discovery of the fight to protect rhinos from poaching.
- Lions of the Skeleton Coast: From WNET Nature, the story of three orphaned desert lion cubs battling for survival in Namibia’s harsh Skeleton Coast.
- Disneynature’s Sea Lions of the Galapagos (narrated by Brendan Fraser): An intimate look at a sea lion pup’s journey to independence in the Galápagos Islands.
- Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild: A new installment in the legendary wildlife documentary series.
- Batsies: A short documentary spotlighting two women biologists working to protect misunderstood bats in rural Texas.
- Turtle Walker: The dramatic true story of Satish Bhaskar’s decades-long efforts to safeguard India’s endangered sea turtles, and the challenges posed by climate change.

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