WILD KINGDOM CLASSIC EPISODES
Premiering in 1963, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom remains one of the most loved and respected wildlife programs in television history. Hosts Marlin Perkins, Jim Fowler and Peter Gros traveled the world, showcasing often unseen animals and their environments. Relive your favorite Sunday night tradition by watching the classic episodes.
The wonders of the natural world at home
For many Americans, Wild Kingdom was their first exposure to new species and faraway places. The series brought tales from the animal kingdom to millions of homes and started a new family tradition.
Myths and Superstitions
S1 | E1
Designs for Survival
S1 | E2
Capturing Wild Animals
S1 | E3
Sonar in the Wild
S1 | E4
Strange Ways of the Wild
S1 | E5
Cats of the World
S1 | E6
Hunters of the Sky
S1 | E7
The Amazon River
S1 | E8
Attack and Defense
S1 | E9
Call of the Pribilofs
S1 | E10
Defense Against Extinction
S1 | E11
Exploring the Reef
S1 | E12
Classic series
Wild Kingdom Classics Hosts
Marlin Perkins
The former zoo director, Marlin Perkins, hosted the classic series from 1963 to 1985. Perkins coined the phrase “wild kingdom,” after he envisioned a series that showcased real wildlife conservation.
Jim Fowler
Naturalist Jim Fowler appeared throughout the entirety of the classic series’s run. He continued to share his love of wildlife conservation with viewers on The Today Show and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Peter Gros
Wildlife expert Peter Gros joined Wild Kingdom in 1985 after meeting Jim Fowler on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Gros first appeared in the episode, “Operation Alligator,” which took place in Louisiana.
Protecting the Wild Now Airing
Watch episodes of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild on NBC! Hosts Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant will share inspiring stories of conservation success and highlight amazing animals across the country.
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