Quick facts about Season 4
- Premiere date: Saturday, Oct. 3
- Network: NBC, part of “The More You Know” programming block
- Where to watch: Live on NBC, streaming on nbc.com and Peacock
- Co-hosts: Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
- Featured locations: Costa Rica, Alaska, Australia, Puerto Rico
- Featured animals: jaguars, sea turtles, tapirs, grizzly bears, cassowaries, platypuses, echidnas and koalas
What can you expect from Protecting the Wild Season 4?
Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild returns for Season 4 on Saturday, Oct. 3, on NBC. Ahead of the premiere, get to know some of the animals and places you’ll encounter this season.
Watch the Season 4 trailer
Get a glimpse at the season ahead by watching the trailer.
When does Protecting the Wild Season 4 premiere?
Season 4 premieres on Saturday, Oct. 3, on NBC, during “The More You Know” programming block. The season kicks off with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Peter Gros traveling to Costa Rica in search of the jaguar.
A first look at what’s ahead this season
Jaguars in Costa Rica
After a strenuous trek through the Costa Rican rainforest, our co-hosts enter a remote field station to get ready for a moonlit beach stakeout — watching how jaguars prey on nesting sea turtles.
Tapirs in Costa Rica and at the Houston Zoo
Meet the tapir, an ancient animal related to rhinos and horses. Dr. Rae travels to Costa Rica’s Tapir Valley to see the animal in the wild, then Peter heads to the Houston Zoo to meet a young tapir.
Alaska with guest host Dylan Dreyer
Peter is joined by guest host and NBC meteorologist Dylan Dreyer. Together, they explore Alaska’s wilderness in search of grizzly bears.
Australia’s weird and wonderful: cassowaries, platypuses, echidnas
Our co-hosts explore Australia’s most unusual species, and Peter finally meets his bucket-list animal — the platypus.
Hidden Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico’s jungle, Dr. Rae and Peter enter a cave “dripping with snakes” and later visit a coral restoration lab.
Inside Australia’s RSPCA wildlife hospital
Peter scrubs in for surgery on a mother possum carrying a joey while Dr. Rae helps a koala return to the wild.
New this season: behind-the-scenes vlogs with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
What’s it like to sleep in a remote field station in Costa Rica? How do you film a show in the wilderness? Get the scoop on being a wildlife co-host as Dr. Rae takes us on set and up close with wild animals.
Protecting the Wild Season 4 frequently asked questions
When does Protecting the Wild Season 4 premiere?
Season 4 of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild premieres on Saturday, Oct. 3, on NBC.
What channel is Protecting the Wild on?
Protecting the Wild airs weekends on NBC. Stream episodes on nbc.com and Peacock. You can also search for episodes on Samsung TV Plus, Roku and Tubi.
Who are the hosts of Protecting the Wild?
Wildlife expert Peter Gros and wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant co-host Protecting the Wild.
What animals are featured in Season 4?
Season 4 animals include jaguars, sea turtles, tapirs, grizzly bears, cassowaries, platypuses, echidnas, koalas and more!
Where was Protecting the Wild Season 4 filmed?
Season 4 was filmed around the world in wild places such as Costa Rica, Australia, Alaska and Puerto Rico.
Where can I watch previous seasons of Protecting the Wild?
Find previous episodes of Protecting the Wild on our YouTube channel, as well as on nbc.com, Peacock, Samsung TV Plus, Roku, Tubi, Telemundo, dabl and COZI.
Don’t miss the Season 4 premiere, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, on NBC!
