jack DAlton
Jack Dalton - Kid Conservationist and his dog, Benji
Hi, I'm Jack, and I'm the Kid Conservationist. I am 13 years old, and I live in the beautiful state of New Hampshire. I love nature, animals, reading, playing board games, biking, watching and analyzing Marvel movies, traveling to new places, and doing anything fun with my friends and cousins.
When I was eight, I learned about palm oil and deforestation, and how the home of my favorite animal, the critically endangered orangutan, was being destroyed. I knew I had to do something about this. So, I combined my passions—YouTube, video editing, reading, and education—and I became the Kid Conservationist. Since 2019, I’ve been creating fun, educational YouTube videos, interviewing experts in conservation around the globe, spreading awareness through presentations to thousands of people at schools, zoos, and museums around the world. I have also been emceeing fundraisers and doing Keynote speachs. I even wrote a children’s book!
One day I hope to have my own TV show to educate and inspire kids around the globe to be good to our earth and the animals that inhabit it. I hope to continue to travel and see how others are impacting and helping endangered species.
My work has been recognized locally and globally, including being a Top 20 Finalist for the first-ever TIME Kid of the Year 2020, the President's Environmental Youth Award 2021 winner, Action for Nature International Eco-Hero Notable Mention 2021, The 2022 Baron Prize, 2022 Zoo New England Young Conservationist Award, 2021 New Hampshire Fish & Game Youth Conservationist Award, and the OURF Judge's Favorite award winner in their 2020 international video contest for my 10-in-10 Orangutans video.
“I always say, education is the first step. If we don’t know about an issue, how can we help it?
The future of our world can be and needs to be better. I know saving the orangutans and stopping their habitats from being destroyed by palm oil is a HUGE issue, but I will continue to fight and keep working towards a better future for our planet.”
Animal Activist
author
In April 2021, I released my first book, Kawan the Orangutan, Lost in the Rainforest. I wanted to get children to care about these incredible creatures and to inspire the next generation of conservationists. With every purchase of Kawan the Orangutan, a tree is planted in the rainforest where orangutans live. As a bonus, the book includes exclusive access to a Yoga video that follows the adventure of Kawan. BUY HERE
Youtuber
I have a YouTube channel that has fun educational videos, interviews with conservation experts, book readings, ways to help our world, and more. Parents and educators around the world have used my videos, especially during the Covid pandemic. Subscribe Now to see the latest videos
Public Speaker / Educator
One of my favorite things to do is to present to kids and adults about orangutans and palm oil. I aim to educate and inspire them to take action. I am a talented presenter (I believe) who can answer difficult questions and keep a group engaged. Presentations include speaking about orangutans, endangered species, protecting our environment, Kawan the Orangutan book readings, and empowering kids to use their voice for change. Book now to educate and inspire your class or group today!
Fundraiser
I have raised more than $22,000 for orangutan rehabilitation and replanting the rainforest. My efforts will continue this year with sales of my children’s book, which plants trees in the rainforest with the assistance of Orangutan Alliance. Support me by buying the book here. If you don’t want the book, you can still support me by donating, which will supply a Kawan the Orangutan book to a school, hospital, or library and will also plant a tree in the rainforest. Every bit counts! New in 2023 I am selling reusable bags to raise money to send a conservationist to college in Indonesia. Together, we can change the fate of the critically endangered orangutans and other animals who call the rainforest home.
reporter
I interview experts in conservation to learn more from them and to spread the work of great people around the globe. I have spoken with Dr. Birute Galdikas, the world’s foremost expert on orangutans; Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photographer who has photographer more than 11,000 species; and Sean Greenwood, the PR director at Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, for thier work going palm oil free; and more!
James Mwenda from Jemu Mwenda Expeditions and the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya.