School Trips
Three ways to connect students with nature - in school, in the field, or in the wild
Whether you have just an hour or a few days, we offer meaningful and engaging conservation education programmes tailored for students aged 12–17. These programmes inspire action, build awareness, and connect young people to real-world conservation. Our on-site projects combine fun and hard work, and provide students with transferable skills that prepare them for future learning, as well as developing them into global citizens for the challenges of a new millennium.
Online
Our one-hour online session covers the topic of habitat restoration, bringing the rainforest into the classroom or screen.
What’s included:
- Introduction to habitat restoration
- Real-world stories and conservation success cases from our field
- Q&A session with a team member
- 1 tree worth planted on behalf of the school in the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
Location : Online / In-person for Kuala Lumpur and Sandakan)
One morning
This 4 hour on-site session offers students a glimpse into habitat restoration through direct participation.
What’s included:
- Introduction to habitat restoration
- Tree planting or site maintenance
- Reflection and impact recap
Location : Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, Sabah
4 Days 3 Nights
This 4 days 3 nights hands on WiLD@Heart project is for students who are ready to dive deep into habitat restoration providing a full circle conservation experience.
What’s included:
- Accommodation and meals
- Habitat restoration (Site maintenance and tree planting)
- River cruises
- Engagement with local communities
Location : Kampung Sukau and Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, Sabah
What’s Special?
Immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of Borneo
Students will explore one of the world’s most biodiverse regions, with opportunities to encounter mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and an incredible variety of flora in their natural habitats.
Guided by an experienced field team
Students interact with a team who has more than 10 years of experience in conservation.
Experiential learning
Students will experience the complexities of environmental and human needs. They’ll develop higher order thinking, problem solving skills, and informed perspectives.
Lasting Global Impact
What they learn (and do) doesn’t end with the trip. Students see how their actions connect to broader global challenges, empowering them to become thoughtful, responsible global citizens.
Meet our past participants
WiLD@Heart
– Bangalore International School (India),
– DY Patil International School (India),
– Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (Singapore),
– International School of Singapore (Singapore),
– Temasek Polytechnic (Singapore),
– Tembusu College,
– National University of Singapore (Singapore),
– American International School (Hong Kong),
– South Island School (Hong Kong),
– Girl Guides of Australia (Australia),
– The International School of Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
– 1Malaysia for Youth (Malaysia)
– Charterhouse International Secondary School (Malaysia)
Environmental education talks at schools
New Zealand
– Otonga Primary School
USA
– Staten Island Zoo
Malaysia
– Charterhouse Malaysia
– The British International School Kuala Lumpur
– Shattuck St. Mary International School,
– Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
– Muhsin Kids
– Cutie Cottage Kindergarten
– Sri KDU
– Epsom College
– KDU College
– Malaysian Culture Group
– Australian International School
– Taylor’s College
– Enactus University of Nottingham Malaysia
– Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
– HELP University
– Fairview International School
– Sayfol International School.
Talks and interviews
2023 Borneo Bird Festival
2020 What Does The Giraffe Say Media in 2020.
2019 TEDxUSCI University (Malaysia)
2018 Orangutan SSP Husbandry Workshop (USA)
2017 Heart Of Borneo Conference (Malaysia)
Past participants/ Testimonials
Teacher leadWell run programme by APE staff. Honestly they were the stars of the trip. I always felt they had the safety of our kids at heart and were passionate about inspiring them.
- Student
The most interesting thing I learnt was the intricacies and complexities of conservation – like how it affects the local people. The education coordinators are extremely knowledgeable and imparted knowledge very clearly and efficiently to us. Very very grateful!
- Teacher
I feel your organisation met our MAD objectives on every level, it engaged students to think about one area of the world where human activity appears on so many levels to have destroyed habitats and ecosystems, it was hands on experiential learning and students were led through a series of steps to look at how they could MAD in their own lives. Well run, managed, resourced, rewarding, MAD !
- Student
A meaningful, kind-spirited trip. I really like it!
- Student
This programme made me more aware about my actions and the consequences of them, especially to endangered species.
- Student
It was an amazing experience seeing animals that are not in Australia and helping the environment. I would recommend it to anyone.
- Teacher
The highlight of the programme was experiencing the local community, seeing animals and birds in the wild, boat trips (I could have done that for hours) and planting trees – very satisfying! Thanks for a fantastic week!
- Student
This programme improved my understanding of wildlife conservation and of what we can do to help. It have me a sense of hope for the conservation of the orangutans.
- Student
My favorite activity was going on the boat to see and learn about the different animals. I think overall the programme was a great experience, thanks to the leaders!
Be part of a meaningful conservation experience!