Once again National Wildlife Federation is partnering with Walden Media (makers of Narnia, Holes, Charlotte's Web and Hoot) for the national release of a great family movie, Nim’s Island, to reach millions with a delightful story, conservation education and opportunities for action to protect wildlife.

The movie tells the fictional story of Nim, a young girl who, with the help of her animal friends, seeks to rescue her scientist father who is lost at sea, and save her secluded island.

We hope this story will inspire people to become real-life conservation heroes like Nim and her friends, and take action to protect wildlife and wild places!

Here’s how you can help National Wildlife Federation and get involved:

• Enter and promote the contest
• Watch the Animal Planet special
• Go see the movie opening weekend!

Please tell your family and friends and help National Wildlife Federation get the word out!

• Watch the Trailer

If you can’t watch the program along with others nationwide during its initial, commercial-free airing at 10 AM EST/PST on Wednesday, April 2, you'll have more chances. The program will be available online Thursday, April 3 through Wednesday, April 30.

Download the Nim’s Island Educator’s Guide

Anything can happen on Nim's Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It's an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover - the world's greatest adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. When Nim's father goes missing from their island, a twist of fate brings her together with Alexandra. Now, they must draw courage from their fictional hero, Alex Rover, and find strength in one another to protect Nim's Island.

Nim's Island was written and directed by Mark Levin & Jennifer Flackett and produced by Paula Mazur. The film stars Academy Award^® winner Jodie Foster, Academy Award^® nominee Abigail Breslin and Gerard Butler.

A message from Walden Media: 

Nim's Island tells the fictional story of an adventurous girl named Nim, who lives on a remote island in the South Pacific Ocean. You might think that because Nim lives far from "civilization" she would be very lonely. But Nim is blessed with many good friends, including a bird named Galileo, a lizard named Fred, a green sea turtle named Chica and a sea lion named Selkie who looks after Nim as though Nim were one of Selkie's own pups. As a book, Nim's Island is a fun, engaging read. As a movie, the story expands beautifully to fit the big screen, becoming as informative a look at marine life in the South Pacific as it is a story packed with intrigue and adventure.

We have partnered with National Wildlife Federation (NWF), for their valuable insight and knowledge of animals and the many different habitats in which they can be found. Building on our past work with NWF, we feel privileged to be working once again with an organization whose influence on children - and the world they will one day inherit - is profound.

To see the Nim's Island trailer and learn more about the movie, visit the official movie website at www.nimsisland.com.