IMAX® Elephants: Giants of the Desert

Coming September 27! Get ready to experience an epic IMAX® 3D journey with the largest land animals on the planet living in the driest, oldest desert on Earth!

This is your opportunity to travel to the heart of Africa’s Namib Desert and come face-to-trunk with desert elephants!

Elephants: Giants of the Desert follows Little Foot, a curious baby elephant, as she learns the ways of her herd in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Witness the strength of the family herd, the wisdom of the matriarch, and the powerful instinct to survive against the odds.

Along the way, discover the hidden magic of a formidable landscape, where desert winds shape ancient dunes and iconic African animals like giraffes, monkeys, and lions bring the desert to life.

This breathtaking film, narrated by actress Naomi Watts, is a rare glimpse into the wild beauty of this remote desert and the resilience of the animals that call it home.

It's an elephant story you won’t soon forget! Book your tickets in advance and save (before September 30).

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Coming September 27! A Wild New IMAX® Experience for Students

Take your students on an unforgettable journey into Africa’s Namib Desert with Elephants: Giants of the Desert. Through the eyes of Little Foot, a baby elephant learning to survive in one of the world’s harshest environments, students will explore the science of adaptation, the importance of family in animal groups, and the rich biodiversity of desert ecosystems.

Alongside elephants, the film features giraffes, monkeys, lions, and other iconic African animals, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Namib Desert.

Book your field trip and give students an experience they won't forget!

Curriculum Fit:

Grade 1

Living Systems: Students investigate and examine needs of plants and animals

Earth Systems: Students analyze environments and investigate interactions and changes

Grade 2

Living Systems: Students investigate the growth and development of plants and animals and consider their relationship to humans

Energy: Students investigate the behaviors of light and sound

Grade 3

Living Systems: Students analyze and describe how plants and animals interact with each other and within environments

Grade 4

Living Systems: Students analyze organisms and relate external structures to functions

Grade 5

Earth Systems: Students analyze climate and connect it to weather conditions and agriculture practices

Grade 6

Living Systems: Students investigate the characteristics and components of and interactions within ecosystems

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