Join us for the Wild Earth Cinema Series, a special Earth Month film program in the planetarium. Each Thursday we’ll feature science-inspired movies that celebrate our planet and the incredible life that calls it home. These films explore nature, wildlife, and the environment from powerful documentaries and fascinating educational films to inspiring stories about the natural world.
This series is designed for a wide audience, offering both family-friendly favorites and engaging films for adults. Whether you're discovering wildlife up close, traveling back to the Ice Age, or exploring the wonders of Earth’s ecosystems, each film invites curious minds of all ages to see our planet from a new perspective.
Doors open at 5:30 PM. Films begin promptly at 5:45 PM.
Price: $8 members, $10 nonmembers
Seating is limited, so we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and drinks into the planetarium; beverages must be in containers with lids.
April 2: In the Footsteps of Elephant 85 min, Rated: G (General Audiences)
Follow the remarkable journey of Africa’s elephants as researchers and conservationists track their movements across vast landscapes. This film reveals the intelligence, social bonds, and challenges these giants face in a rapidly changing world.
April 9: Disney Nature Earth (2007) 90 min, Rated: G (General Audiences)
Travel across the globe in this breathtaking nature film that follows the seasonal journeys of polar bears, elephants, and humpback whales. Stunning cinematography captures the beauty and fragility of life on our planet.
April 16: Lost Beasts of the Ice Age 45 min, Rated: G (General Audiences)
Step back in time to the Ice Age and discover the giant animals that once roamed Earth. Through fossils and scientific discoveries, this film explores mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and other prehistoric creatures – and what led to their disappearance.
April 23: Born to be Wild 3D movie 40 min, Rated: G (General Audiences)
Experience the inspiring true story of orphaned orangutans and elephants being rescued and raised by dedicated conservationists. Filmed in stunning 3D, this heartwarming film highlights the deep connections between humans and wildlife.
April 30: Disney Nature Elephant 86 min Rated: G (General Audiences)
Follow an African elephant family as they embark on a long and challenging journey across the Kalahari Desert in search of water. This touching story celebrates the strength, intelligence, and family bonds of one of Earth’s most beloved animals.