From breathtaking tigers to elusive ocelots, lightning fast cheetahs, leaping leopards, and the rarest lions on Earth. Join Jack Hanna for this Wild Countdown featuring 10 unforgettable encounters with nature’s top cats!
Join Jack as he counts down his coolest bear experiences… trekking the elusive spirit bear in Alaska, helping return a grizzly to his home in Montana, and meeting an adorable baby black bear in New Mexico, plus 7 more amazing bear experiences.
This Wild Countdown swims, leaps and breaches into the wonderful world of dolphins and whales. From inspirational stories to unbelievable adaptations, check out Jack’s most exciting marine mammal adventures.
Join Jack for some of his favorite moments of heroism, bravery and lunacy, as he counts down his riskiest animal encounters ever. Sharks, alligators, lions and cobras are just a few of the animals joining in on this Wild Countdown.
What do penguins, skunks and colobus monkeys have in common? These colorful creatures will show everyone why black and white is unforgettable. Join in as Jack counts them down to number one!
Come along on this adventure as Jack counts down his heroes! From legends in the conservation world… to everyday folks who have dedicated their lives to animals, meet people who are making a difference for animals, like elephants, rhinos, horses and more!
From hairy-nosed wombats and legendary white wallabies, to red kangaroos and fierce Tasmanian devils, this Wild Countdown hops along with ten magical moments with marsupials!
Join Jack as he’s counting down ten of his favorite encounters with the masters of camouflage. Like a leaf-tailed gecko that hides in plain sight, leopards you’d never see against the African plains, and pit vipers that are right under Jack’s nose…
The cuddly and rambunctious world of baby animals is always filled with fun and surprises. From orangutans and manatees to mountain gorillas, join in as Jack counts down ten moments of magic and mayhem with animal babies!
From the Arctic to the desert, animals have found a way to survive and thrive in every eco-system on the planet. Join Jack as he’s counting down ten amazing animal adaptations.
Join Jack as he’s counting down ten amazing equine experiences! From a horseback safari in Botswana, and a dude ranch in Montana to retirement home for horses in Florida, Jack is saddling up for ten incredible horse encounters.
There are more than 200 different kinds of primates in the world today, but did you know only five are members of the exclusive club of great apes? Come along with Jack as he counts down his greatest great ape encounters!
Join Jack for a globetrotting adventure as he counts down seven zoo-tastic adventures from the Australia Zoo to his home base, the Columbus Zoo! See which zoo is number one on this Wild Countdown!
Sailors once thought manatees were mythical sea creatures -- find out why on this Wild Countdown as we head to Florida, the Amazon Basin, and all the way to Singapore meeting these magical marine mammals!
Join Jack for a colossal countdown with the mighty pachyderms! From the biggest land mammal in the world – the African elephant, to Borneo’s pygmy elephant, Jungle Jack is counting down his favorite elephant encounters all the way to number one!
This countdown is going to the dogs! Come along for seven of Jack’s favorite dog days from a lifetime of walking, chasing, and playing with human’s best friend.
G’day mates, this countdown is heading Down Under to meet up with Australia’s rare and wonderful creatures! From Dingoes and Devils, to Kangaroos and Cassowaries, come along for an Australian odyssey as Jungle Jack counts them down to number one!
Bring your towel along for today’s wet and wild adventure! From the biggest fish in the sea -- the whale shark -- to sea lions, sperm whales, tiger sharks, and much more.
Prepare to be amazed by seven true stories of some truly remarkable service animals on this Wild Countdown! From K-9 cops to dolphin detectives, we’re counting down seven remarkable animal super stars!
Some of the world’s most magnificent animals are also the most threatened. For the animals on today’s countdown, like black rhinos, mountain gorillas and wild dogs, life is all about survival.
Jack is counting down his scaliest, slitheriest, snakiest safaris ever. From green Anacondas and Cobras to Eastern Diamondbacks, Puff Adders, Taipans and more… this Wild Countdown has teeth!
Join Jack on a Wild Countdown safari to South Africa, Peru, Kenya, Borneo, and Namibia with Jack’s favorite guides leading the way to see Cheetahs, Lions, Rhinos, Pink Dolphins, and much more!
From the Mountain Gorillas of the Impenetrable Forest, the Andean Cat of the Atacama Desert, to the Penguins of Antarctica, join Jungle Jack as he counts down the most extreme animal destinations on the planet!
Something eerie is in the air on this Wild Countdown…millions of Bats, dancing Cobras, real Devils and more! Come along as Jungle Jack counts down some of the creepiest creatures he’s met in dark corners around the world.
Today, join Jungle Jack as he counts down seven creatures so bizarre, you’ve gotta see them to believe them! The Duck-billed Platypus, Pink Dolphins, White Zebra, Albino Alligators, and many more fascinating animals from the weird world of wildlife.
Get ready for some monkey business! From Proboscis Monkeys, to Howlers, Baboons and Macaques, Jack is counting down some of his favorite primates all the way to number one!
Traveling the world in search of exotic animals, like migrating wildebeest, mountain gorillas, and underwater sea life, Jungle Jack has hitched rides on hot-air balloons, camels, and even submarines! Buckle up for seven wild rides on this Wild Countdown!
Come along on an amazing adventure with some remarkable animals, like endangered Cheetahs, an orphaned Wombat, and even a Grey Whale, that are getting a second chance.
You won’t want to miss this Wild Countdown. Today, Jungle Jack is going to reveal the truth about some of the animal kingdom’s most misunderstood creatures, like sharks, stingrays, wolves, gators and more!
From the Florida Keys to Grand Cayman and all the way to Fiji, we’re going Island Hopping on today’s Wild Countdown! Most visitors hit the beaches, but ole’ Jungle Jack heads straight to the rare and unique wildlife, like sharks, sea turtles, and bears!
Giraffes, zebras, moose and bongo have very different coats, but they all wear the same shoe style. We’re talking about hoofs, of course! Join Jungle Jack as he counts down today’s featured creatures, all the way to number one!
Jungle Jack has recruited seven incredible athletes that you’ll never see at the Olympics, like flight-footed felines, boxing kangaroos and powerful primates. See who gets the gold as Jack counts them down to number one!
What does it take to save a species from extinction? Patience, education and lots of babies! Today, Jungle Jack is counting down six endangered species surviving against all odds -- one baby at a time.
Feeling Nosey? Today’s Countdown has got you covered with some of the most notorious noses in the animal kingdom. Seven remarkable stories of creatures that use their noses to flirt, fight and even shower!
To win the battle for survival in the animal world, some species are armed to the teeth, and others defend themselves with spikes, thorns or shields. Join Jungle Jack as he counts down wild creatures that come equipped with their very own body armor!
Wild animals flaunt their colors for all sorts of reasons: to send a warning, to attract a mate and sometimes, it’s just something they ate! Today, Jack is counting down seven amazing animals that aren’t shy about showing their true colors.
America’s National Parks and Preserves are much more than vacation spots… they’re national treasures! Come along with Jack as he hits the trail in search of the rare and amazing animals that call these pristine places home- like bears, horses, and more.
Today, Jungle Jack is leaving the safari truck behind, and lacing up his walking shoes for a walk on the wild side, as he counts down seven unforgettable adventures he took on foot!
Usually, Jack has to go out looking for wild animals. In this episode see what happens when he spends the night in their world! Hippos, bears, lions and elephants are just a few of the animals Jack encounters in his campy countdown!
Animals start small. The lucky ones have mothers to look out for them until they can take care of themselves. Some are sweet, some are strict, and a few are downright ferocious! Come along for an adventure with the loving moms of the animal kingdom.
When animals get injured in the wild, conservationists and veterinarians step in to lend a helping hand. In this Wild Countdown Jack is counting down six special stories of lucky creatures returning to their native habitats!
Caring for animals can be a big job! Join Jack for some on-the-job-training as he explores six incredible, dangerous and dirty animal jobs, like wrangling crocodiles, caring for elephants, herding cattle and a whole lot more!
Get ready to set sail with Jungle Jack for rolling river adventures from Africa to the Amazon! It’s whitewater, killer whales, hippos, crocs and more on this Wild Countdown!
Aggressive carnivores sometimes seem like the bad guys of the animal kingdom, but top predators play an essential role: keeping nature in balance. Jungle Jack is counting down nature’s supreme hunters, like lions, crocs, leopards, hyenas and more!
Jungle Jack counts down his most unbelievable big fish stories from beneath the waves! From the Pacific Ocean to the Amazon River, and all the way to Montana, the fish are jumpin'. Great Whites, Tiger Fish, Whale Sharks, Piranha and more!
Come along if you dare as Jungle Jack is counting down hair-raising true stories from the sea, land and air! Face-to-face encounters with bats, caiman, snakes, plus real dragons, on this Wickedly Wild Countdown.
Ever since life first appeared on Earth, countless forms of life have evolved. Most species have gone the way of the dinosaurs, but a few are still around today! Join Jungle Jack as he counts down the mammals, reptiles and birds that have hardly changed!
In this episode you’ll see six stories about extraordinary creatures with absolutely incredible senses. Some can see their victims from miles away, others navigate in complete darkness, and some even find their victims just by sensing body heat!
These animals are headed to the top of the class! Jungle Jack counts down some of nature’s most clever creatures, like dolphins, chimpanzees, elephants and more!
Come along with the marathon champions on today’s Wild Countdown as they carry out epic journeys around the world. From the Serengeti’s Great Migration to Sea Turtles traversing oceans, Jungle Jack counts down nature’s long distance animal athletes!
See six special stories of survival. Battling everything from injuries to extinction, meet the amazing creatures that beat the odds.
When it comes to wildlife, sometimes danger wears a disguise. Today, Jungle Jack is looking at the dark side of six deceptively darling animals, from the poison dart frog and duck-billed platypus to the hippopotamus. Find out which creature is number one
The Big Five are known as Africa’s most iconic creatures, and now they’re also some of the rarest. Jack counts down his experiences with the amazing animals such as the Leopard, Cape Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino and Lion, and more!
Jungle Jack goes to the ends of the Earth to meet nature’s most captivating creatures! Adventures from the frigid waters south of South America to elephant country, in Africa, and all the way up to Alaska’s Glacier Bay.
It’s back to school for Jungle Jack as he continues his animal education in all sorts of interesting ways. From ranger school in Africa, to farrior school in Florida, and even zoo school. You never know what you’ll learn on this Wild Countdown!
Ever wonder how Jungle Jack manages to track down all of his amazing animal stories? This weekend you’ll see high-tech gear, and good ole-fashioned know-how in action, as he tracks down six surprising stories from the safari trail. Elephants, Wild Dogs, Koalas and more!
Most animals live in just one kind of habitat, but some just can’t make up their minds! In this episode, species that split their time between dry land and water. From Alligators in the Florida Everglades, to Elephants in a river in Borneo, and a surprising species that makes it’s home on a waterfall!
Jungle Jack is going more than a little baby crazy! In this episode cute and cuddly creatures guaranteed to make you smile. A darling orangutan, wee little warthogs, a sleeping baby bear and more cuteness than you can count!
It’s the law of the jungle: Eat or Be Eaten. In this episode see how the carnivores hunt down prey, scavenge for scraps, and scare up a meal any way they can. Crocs, Jaguars, Lions, plus some very unsuspecting meat-eaters. Hide your lunchbox, the carnivores are coming!
This week’s featured creatures are some of nature’s greatest engineers and architects. constructing fortresses from leaves, designing homes with an eye for color, and building cozy bedrooms like you’ve never seen Meet Weaver Ants, Mountain Gorillas, Sea Turtles and many more ingenious animal engineers.
Today’s countdown is taking a ride in the fast lane with some of nature’s speediest creatures… Horses, Kangaroos, Cheetahs, Falcons, and more. Don’t blink! You might miss one of today’s super-sonic species!
Prepare for a fright as Wild Countdown is venturing into the night! Stealthy hunters equipped with night vision, giants so powerful they could crush you with a single step, plus bats, rats and deadly vipers! Are you scared of the dark?
Feast your eyes on six species that take picky eating to the extreme! A panda that brunches on bamboo, marsupials that munch on eucalyptus, flamingos that savor the flavor of algae, plus many more finicky eaters are on today’s countdown menu.
Animals have always been important members of traditional cultures around the world. Today, meet Kenya’s Masai cattle herders, Thailand’s mahouts and their Elephants, the cowboys down south in South America, plus many more cultured creatures on this Wild Countdown!
The sky’s the limit on today’s countdown. Tigers, Orangutans, Leopards, Monkeys and more! Find out which high-flying animal is number one!
Being an animal is thirsty work! Learn how water impacts the lives of elephants, hippo, caiman, giraffe and more! Six stories about the water supply in diverse ecosystems around the planet.
This weekend’s countdown is filled with homegrown adventures, from right here in the ole U. S. of A! Moose, Cougars, Gators and even an underwater adventure from America’s 50th state.
Today, it’s a two-for-one special, as Jack travels to each location TWICE! Cheetahs, Rhinos, Manatees, Kangaroos and more! Join Jack for time-traveling tour through natural history.
If you’ve ever wondered why animals have tails, join Jungle Jack for today’s tales about tails! Some tails are dangerous, some are powerful and some are critical for high-speed navigation. Dolphins, Scorpions, Crocs, Lemurs and more!
Jungle Jack Hanna is seeing red in this exclusive Wild Countdown! Discover why this color is so important to the survival of these animals in their natural habitats, and find out who comes out on top!
Today, Jack is counting down six nerve-wracking adventures that are NOT for the faint of heart. Diving deep underwater in a Submarine, trekking into Mandrill country, coming face-to-face with a Mountain Lion and more!
Some slither, others climb and a few pack a heckuva punch… today, it’s the Reptiles! Join Jack and the King Cobra, Anaconda, Tortoise, Chameleon and more cold-blooded creatures.
Prepare to be shocked and amazed, because today Jack is exploring the family trees of six wild animals! Believe it or not Elephants are related to Manatees, the same is true for Rhinos and Tapirs, Giraffe and Okapi and more surprising animal relatives.
What do Jackals, Sharks and Leopards have in common? They’re scavengers, some of the most resourceful creatures on the planet! They survive on the remains that hunters leave behind, whether it’s deep in the woods, at the bottom of the sea, or even up a tree!
This countdown is all about animals that know how to take it easy, from mellow mammals, like Manatees and Koalas, to relaxed reptiles like the Giant Galapagos Tortoise. Kick back, relax and take a ride in the slow lane!
Jungle Jack is putting his detective skills to the test to solve six real-life mysteries from the animal kingdom. A disappearing Civet in Borneo, a missing Elephant in Kenya, a Bat de-coding investigation in Panama, and several more mysterious mammals!
Today, Jungle Jack is meeting several lucky creatures that are getting a second chance at survival, with a little help from their friends. Gibbons, Horses, Sloths, and even a Pigeon!
Jungle Jack is on an epic animal road trip, meeting up with amazing creatures at the wildest rest stops on the planet! Sea Turtles nesting in West Africa, Whale Sharks feeding in Belize, Birds wading in Canada and more!
The number one animal in Jack’s life is his amazing wife Suzi – she’s a loving mother, a passionate conservationist, and a fearless adventurer. Come along for encounters with Dolphins, Elephants, Cheetahs and Poison Dart Frogs, just to name a few. Suzi, for all you do, this Wild Countdown’s for you!
Jungle Jack is counting down the loud mouths of the animal world. Howler Monkeys, Sperm Whales, Wolves and Lions are just a few of the famous talkers on today’s show. Find out which, “call of the wild” is the loudest of all!
All of the animals on today’s countdown are livin’ large! Join Jungle Jack as he counts downs the biggest land animals on the planet – hippos, rhinos, elephants and more!
The animals on today’s show like to stick together. Join Jungle Jack as he counts down the planet’s party animals, like baboons, buffalos, flamingos, painted dogs and more wildebeest than you can imagine!
Most baby animals are adorable, but only a select few get to be called “cubs.” Come along with Jungle Jack as he counts down some cute and cuddly cubs, like lions, cheetah, bears and more!
Jungle Jack is back at the barnyard with six of his favorite farm animal friends, like pot-bellied pigs, horses, cows, and even camels!
Join Jungle Jack as he counts down six of nature’s spectacularly scary stories, like the toxic King Cobra, the gargantuan Griffon Vulture, a cockroach-infested Bat cave, a real-life Dragon, and more wickedly wild creatures!
Take a peek behind-the-scenes of some massive animal transport operations, all to help animals in need, like bringing a Gorilla to his doctor’s appointment, herding Blesbok to food-filled savannahs, helicoptering Big Horn Sheep to their native range, returning a Grey Whale to the wild, and more animals on the move!
Animals adapt to survive in some truly wild ways! Camels equipped for life in scorching heat, Frigate Birds donning red to attract a mate, Geckos disappearing into the forest, Musk Oxen who don’t know the meaning of a bad hair day, and more.
Find out the answers to some of nature’s biggest mysteries! Why do Gorillas spend so much time in trees, why do male Lions have such shaggy manes, why do Jellyfish live upside down? You’ve got questions, and Jungle Jack has the answers!
Join Jack as he counts down six species that makes their homes at the top of the world: Chimpanzees in mountains of Africa, Guanacos in the Andes of Patagonia, Alaska’s enormous Brown Bears and more!
The creatures on today’s show are some of the rarest in the wild. Come along with Jungle Jack as he discovers the Pink River Dolphin, wooly Sichuan Takin, Fiji’s Crested Iguana, Sun-Tailed Monkey and more!
Jungle Jack is lacing up his hiking boots and heading into the woods in search of creatures that flourish in the forest. Come along and meet Cassowaries, Forest Elephants, Koalas, Bats and Orangutans!
Wild Countdown is turning 100! Join Jungle Jack as he celebrates by counting down his favorite adventures, like coming face-to-face with Mountain Gorillas, being surrounded by Elephants, meeting remarkable Dogs and Cats, finding hope for endangered Rhinos and much more!
Meet creatures that couple up for keeps, like Magellanic Penguins, West Africa’s Red River Hogs, Chilean Flamingos, Golden Lion Tamarins and more. Love is in the air on this Wild Countdown!
Jack is exploring life below the surface with a dive down to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, a submarine safari in the Cayman Islands, a highly classified mission with a Sea Lion, and lots of Sharks.
See a pattern on this Wild Countdown? Whether it’s for camouflage or advertising deadly venom, every creature on today’s countdown is sporting stripes. Tigers, Zebra, Sea Snakes, Ring-Tailed Lemurs and more!
Cold blooded creatures all need warmth to survive, but they can be found some in some very different habitats. Come along with Jack as he crisscrosses the globe to meet Stingrays, Giant Tortoises, Scorpions, Thorny Devils and more! Jungle Jack is turning up the heat on this Wild Countdown!
Come along with Jungle Jack for all-canine countdown. Meet working dogs on patrol to save rhinos and find lost hikers, get a look at rare populations of African Wild Dogs, and meet some amazing dogs that provide love and companionship. Jack’s Doggone Crazy for Dogs!
Today the mammals are taking over the Earth, sky, sea and even the Wild Countdown studio! Join Jungle Jack as he counts down some special mammal species that have adapted to thrive in unique ways, like Orcas, Camels, Marsupials, Platypus and more!
Join Jungle Jack as he counts down six species that turn heads, like Moose, Elk, Cape Buffalo, Proboscis Monkeys and more! Whether it’s amazing antlers, awesome noses, or armored horns, every animal is sporting some of the most handsome head gear in the animal kingdom.
From the rough and rowdy to the sweet and gentle, all baby animals have one thing in common – they’re adorable! Come along with Jungle Jack as he witnesses a special delivery first-hand, and meets some other precious animal babies, like camels, manatees, rhino and more!
What does it take to rescue some of the world’s biggest, fastest and strongest animals? Find out as Jack counts down the amazing rescue stories of six special creatures. Chimps, Dolphin, Cheetah, Asian Elephants, and more!
From tusks to fangs, Jack Hanna counts down six species with tremendous teeth!
Every day, humans and wild animals are crossing paths more and more, and we’re all learning to adapt. Come along with Jungle Jack as he finds penguins sharing a beach with swimmers, big horn sheep colliding with the big city, zebra stopping traffic in California and more wild encounters in the city.