With a lifelong passion for the natural world, Lizzie Daly has conducted research and produced wildlife films across diverse ecosystems, from the Arctic to the Amazon. Her work has been featured on platforms such as BBC, National Geographic, Animal Planet, and Sky TV.

In recognition of her contributions to conservation and science communication, Lizzie was awarded an honorary doctorate by Swansea University in December 2024.

Lizzie Daly – Film & TV

In addition to her many features on The One Show,  Lizzie is also credited with the following TV and film features:

– Solved, Nature’s Greatest Mysteries (Animal Planet)
– Weatherman Walking (BBC One) 2020 and 2021 series
– Curious Creatures (BBC Two), and Winterwatch (BBC Two).
– National Geographic LIVE Meet the Expert
– BBC Live Lessons
– Winterwatch LIVE
– Blue Planet LIVE Lessons

Lizzie’s latest series – Deep Dive North America – premiered in Canada in August 2025 and will be shown on Sky in the UK towards the end of the year. In the series, she embarks on a road trip from the frozen shores of Northern Alaska to the tropical reefs of Panama, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing marine life.

Lizzie Daly on Radio and Podcasts

Lizzie Daly was a panellist on BBC Radio 4 Nature Table with Sue Perkins and hosted a BBC Radio Wales Climate Change series called What If? She has also hosted the Country Land and Business Association’s podcast and been featured on the Where to Go podcast by DK Eyewitness. She shares her adventures online on Instagram and X where she has over 70,000 followers.

Lizzie Daly Adventures

Making wildlife films and going on wildlife adventures have been a passion for a number of years for Lizzie Daly. Her exciting adventures have included a 140km solo run in the Finnish Arctic Circle, sea kayaking among 80,000 gannets, a solo trip to the Kyrenia mountains in Cyprus looking for snakes, snorkelling with basking sharks and wading waist deep for lampreys (one of the world’s most prehistoric fish).

Here Lizzie swims with the sharks in the Caribbean:

Lizzie’s knowledge doesn’t simply come from her adventures and exploits out in the wild. She has a BSc in Animal Behaviour from the University of Exeter, and an MSc in Biological Sciences (researching electroreception in arthropods) from Bristol University. Currently she is working on her PhD  looking at the use of tag technology to study movement, to better understand African elephant behaviour.

Lizzie is a conservationist with a determination to care for our oceans and protect our wild spaces. She is an ambassador for the Marine Conservation Society, the Jane Goodall Institute UK, the first ever female patron of ORCA and an ambassador for the Norwich Science Festival.

Lizzie Daly – Speaking Topics

Mammals in the Boardroom: Leadership and decision making from the natural world, applied to success in your business.

The Science of Storytelling: Stories of connecting people and planet, showing you why understanding this connection could change your life and business.

Empowerment Through the Wild: Lessons from the field, with a focus on why we need to empower more women into the outdoors and in nature.

Never Turn Your Back on a Polar Bear: Stories from the field about resilience, growth, and most importantly, to never turn your back on a polar bear.

Curiosity Killed the Cat: A story of our relationship with nature, and how our love for it is also causing a crisis. She shares tales of her time with jaguars across the world.

Why Book Lizzie Daly?

Lizzie is an expert in her field and brings incredible knowledge alongside her passion, positive energy and enthusiasm. Whether she is sharing the tales of her exploits or the insights into her areas of expertise, she is always engaging, personable and guaranteed to leave an impression on all those who hear her speak.

Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book biologist, wildlife explorer, presenter and filmmaker Lizzie Daly for your next event.  Contact us