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MUTUAL OF OMAHA’S WILD KINGDOM IS BACK IN ACTION

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Ask yourself this question, the next time you see a corner of the world untouched by man, will we humans be better off if we save some of what was here before we came should we try to preserve this wildlife? Can it be saved through conservation methods? The answer is, it must. If we do, we can ensure for those who follow us that there will always be a Wild Kingdom. It was such a unique idea producing a show called Wild Kingdom, teaching people about protecting and preserving our national forests, and prairies and wild lands. Our wildlife now more than ever needs conservation, with the many organizations that are helping to save wildlife all around the United States. Hi, I'm Peter Gros. I am pleased to announce that Wild Kingdom is back. What we hope to be showing you on the new Wild Kingdom is some of the successes. There were less than a thousand bison at one point. And there is now about 65,000 head of bison. He was a scientific breakthrough, the first ever wolf born from artificial insemination for Mexican Wolves. There's no greater feeling than to get an animal healthy and to let it go back into a wild area such as this, and we should be doing everything we can to protect it. I can see it working and I think that's what we need. You won't believe the places we're going to take you and the wildlife you're going to see. We're getting you behind the scenes. Prepare to be amazed. Things are going to get wild. The more research we do, the more we know, the better we can make decisions in terms of conservation in the wild. With the giant strides of scientists and conservationists and the support of people like yourself, future generations will continue to enjoy the Wild Kingdom. So join us for the adventure on the new Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, Protecting the Wild.

Updated on March 21, 2023

Updated March 21, 2023

Our newest series, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, has had an incredible kick-off since its premiere in January, bringing viewers five brand-new episodes highlighting wildlife success stories across the United States. We are excited to deliver just as much excitement in the upcoming episodes of our new series, however we have hit an unfortunate delay in production subsequently delaying the release of our forthcoming episodes. Viewers can continue to enjoy the first five episodes of the pilot season at WildKingdom.com while awaiting new episodes.

New Wild Kingdom Episodes Coming

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom is back in action, producing a new television series to showcase conservation success stories and to inspire the next generation of conservationists.

The new series, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, will premiere in January 2023 to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the original Wild Kingdom show. Since the debut of this groundbreaking nature program in 1963, Mutual of Omaha has been linked to conservation and a commitment to protecting the Earth’s wildest places.

According to Jen Wulf, Vice President of Brand Strategy and Engagement at Mutual of Omaha, Wild Kingdom is proud to collaborate with leading habitat and wildlife conservation organizations, such as the National Wildlife Federation and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), to bring greater awareness to specific animal and habitat related issues.

“We are excited to build on the conservation legacy of our original show,” Wulf said. “Our storylines will focus on the good as we celebrate the great work by many caring, compassionate individuals and how they are making a positive impact on the Wild Kingdom.”

Peter Gros of the original Wild Kingdom show hosts the new series and appears alongside featured guests from conservation organizations. Some of the endangered animals featured in the series include Florida panthers, cougars, bears, wolves, coral and more.

“Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom has a long legacy of educating people about animals, habitats and conservation,” Gros said. “This series shows that it’s not all doom and gloom in the wild and that many species of once endangered animals are making a comeback. We hope to reach a new generation of people who will make a commitment to preserving our natural world.”

Some of the animal success stories featured in the series include:

  • Big Cats – Organizations in Florida and Los Angeles have collaborated to integrate wildlife crossings into development plans, saving panthers, cougars and other native wildlife from being killed by traffic. This is a true example of how animals and humans can live in harmony.
  • Black-Footed Ferrets – Thought to be extinct, the black-footed ferret was rediscovered on a family ranch in Wyoming in the 1980s. Through conservation efforts from many state and federal agencies, zoos, Native American tribes, private landowners and conservation organizations, black-footed ferrets have been given a second chance for survival.
  • Black Bear Cubs – A wildfire in Washington state drove animals across the region out of their habitat. Among them were two black bear cubs rescued in Lynnwood, Washington. The cubs were barely able to walk, suffered second degree burns and had respiratory issues from inhaling smoke. The bears were rehabilitated and will be released back to the wild.

For additional information about Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, including the show’s filming schedule and adventures, visit www.wildkingdom.com or follow us on Facebook.

Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 300 provider of insurance and financial services. For more information, visit. www.mutualofomaha.com.

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An image from a classic Wild Kingdom episode, featuring Marlin Perkins and Jim Fowler. An image from a classic Wild Kingdom episode, featuring Marlin Perkins and Jim Fowler.

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