This paper reflects on the efficacy of the "kids-in-parks" program offered by various national parks in South Africa. Through transformative research, the objectives of the program are reviewed to facilitate future program assessment. Transformative research requires the use of mixed methods; qualitative input was gained from national park educators who assisted with the development of an open-ended questionnaire to gather data from teachers who participated in the program offered at three national parks. A total of 240 respondents provided feedback that was analyzed thematically and statistically, leading to the identification of new outcomes for the program.