The Arkaroola Education and Research Foundation has been established with a view to continue to foster an interest in natural science and create a path for young students to pursue careers in the various scientific disciplines.

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary acknowledges the Adnyamathanha Peoples as the Traditional Custodians for Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary and the surrounding land and waters. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, recognising their continued spiritual relationship and responsibilities for Country. We would also like to recognise the Adnyamuthanha people who contributed to the establishment of Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary and those who continue to this day.

Considered to be an area of great natural importance since the 1920s, at Arkaroola, science, education and conservation have always been at the forefront of Arkaroola's mission. Geologist and antarctic pioneer Professor Sir Douglas Mawson considered the area of great natural importance and referred to it as ”one great outdoor museum”. In the following decades Dr. Reg Sprigg, continued to champion the region eventually purchasing the 'Arkaroola Pastoral Lease' in 1967.

Reg's vision for tourism to support conservation and scientific research continues to this day. The Foundation was established in 2015 to protect Arkaroola for future generations, to help fund this work, $5 from every person per tour is donated to the Foundation.