All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 An Ocean Runs Though It

    • September 18, 1993

    A visit to the Bahamas includes the aquarium at Paradise Island's Atlantis Resort. Observed: spiny puffers; parrotfish; and reef sharks in the ocean.

  • S01E02 Together for Life

    • October 2, 1993

    The bond between animals and their trainers at Marine World Africa USA in Vallejo, Cal. Included: a young orangutan, a killer whale and old lions.

  • S01E03 Man's Best Friend

    • October 9, 1993

    Canine companions for people with disabilities.

  • S01E04 A Day With the Greatest Show on Earth

    • October 16, 1993

    Circus animals.

  • S01E05 Return of the Dinosaurs

    • October 23, 1993

    Dinosaur descendants, cousins and look-alikes.

  • S01E06 Baby Boom

    • October 30, 1993

    Baby animals at the Columbus (Ohio) Zoo.

  • S01E07 Struggle and Survival

    • November 6, 1993

    Coastal development; loggerhead turtles; manatees.

  • S01E08 Hidden Treasures of Monterey

    • November 13, 1993

    California; Monterey Bay; Cannery Row; shark festival.

  • S01E09 So You Want to Work With Animals

    • November 20, 1993

    Zoo keepers.

  • S01E10 Close Encounters

    • November 27, 1993

    Animals close-up: sharks, bay rays, otters.

  • S01E11 Memories of the Wild

    • December 4, 1993

    Included: footage of wildlife in Africa and Borneo filmed in the 1920s and '30s by famed explorers Martin and Osa Johnson. Also: a talk with a woman who accompanied the pair on their last African safari.

  • S01E12 Swamp Things

    • December 11, 1993

    Alligators and snapping turtles at a New Orleans Zoo; a visit with a veteran beekeeper.

  • S01E13 Rhino on the Brink

    • December 25, 1993

    Efforts to save the rhinoceros from extinction.

  • S01E14 Wake-Up Call

    • April 2, 1993

    Efforts to save Florida's wildlife in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew.

  • S01E15 Sanctuary

    • April 9, 1993

    Jack visits a bird sanctuary in Florida that has been treating injured animals since the early 1970s.

  • S01E16 House Calls

    • April 16, 1994

    Jack accompanies a Los Angeles veterinarian who makes house calls. His patients include a frog with a broken leg, a restless llama and a sick pig.

  • S01E17 Arabian Nights

    • April 23, 1994

    A visit to an equestrian dinner theater in Kissimmee, Fla., includes Jack's entry in a chariot race.

  • S01E18 Desert Mirage

    • April 30, 1994

    A visit to California includes ostrich and camel racing at a date festival in Indio and an exploration of the Living Desert in Palm Desert.

  • S01E19 Water Babies

    • May 7, 1994

    Jack visits SeaWorld in Orlando, where he encounters baby killer whales and manatees, and penguin chicks; and observes a treatment center for injured marine life.

  • S01E20 Mating Games

    • May 14, 1994

    Jack observes mating habits of animals in captivity in California, including the blue-footed booby at a Monterey aquarium, camels on a Vallejo preserve and California condors at the Los Angeles Zoo.

  • S01E21 Uncommon Canines

    • May 21, 1994

    A look at unusual canines in California includes a San Diego man's dog that plays basketball and baseball, and a Calabasas woman who is devoted to protecting wolves.

  • S01E22 Playing in Paradise

    • May 28, 1994

    A visit to a preserve for exotic birds and primates in Miami.

  • S01E23 Horsin' Around

    • June 4, 1994

    Bo Derek's horse ranch in California; cowboys in Florida; Arabian stallions and miniature horses in California.

  • S01E24 Down Under in the Deep South

    • May 11, 1994

    A visit to a kangaroo sanctuary in Georgia.

  • S01E25 Fun and Games

    • June 18, 1994

    Highlights of past episodes. Also: Jack's encounter with an orangutan.

  • S01E26 A View From Outer Space

    • June 25, 1994

    A look at the use of animals in space missions.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Wildlife in the Windy City

    • October 1, 1994

    A look at efforts by the Chicago Academy of Sciences to help endangered peregrine falcons. Also: Pacific walruses and a giraffe at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois.

  • S02E02 Animal Actors

    • October 8, 1994

    Jack visits with animal trainers to learn the fundamentals of their occupation. Also: trained animals used in films.

  • S02E03 Later Gator

    • October 15, 1994

    Alligators are observed at Gatorland in Florida. Included: herpetologists discuss the feeding of alligators and the hatching of eggs.

  • S02E04 Man and Mammal

    • October 22, 1994

    A visit to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium to observe marine mammals, including beluga whales; Alaskan sea otters; and dolphins.

  • S02E05 The Bear Facts

    • October 29, 1994

    Jack visits a man who has raised a black bear since it was a cub; and the Grizzly Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Mont.

  • S02E06 New England Sea Creatures

    • November 5, 1994

    Marine life near Martha's Vineyard, Mass., including finback and minke whales. Also: a naturalist discusses whale behavior.

  • S02E07 Glacier National Park

    • November 12, 1994

    Wildlife at Montana's Glacier National Park, including bears, wolves and goats. Also: Hanna talks with a wildlife photographer.

  • S02E08 Animal Pilgrims of Plimoth Plantation

    • November 19, 1994

    Jack visits Plymouth, Mass., to examine an animal-breeding program designed to preserve endangered species.

  • S02E09 Yellowstone National Park

    • January 21, 1995

    Wildlife at Yellowstone National Park, including grizzlies, wolves, deer, bison and cougars. Also: rangers recall the park's history.

  • S02E10 Keeper Connections

    • January 28, 1995

    A visit to Busch Gardens in Tampa. Observed: koalas, black rhinos and white tigers.

  • S02E11 Going Buggy

    • February 4, 1995

    A visit to the Cincinnati and Columbus zoos to observe insects, including hissing cockroaches and assassin bugs.

  • S02E14 Veterinary Medicine

    • April 8, 1995

    The work of veterinarians. Included: the treatment of a bear and a horse.

  • S02E15 A Feline Festival

    • April 15, 1995

    Domestic and wild cats. Included: cheetahs, tigers and mountain lions.

  • S02E16 Outside City Limits

    • April 22, 1995

    A look at zoo animals that travel as part of education programs. Included: animals from the Columbus (Ohio) Zoo, observed with elementary-school students in Connecticut.

  • S02E17 Mush!

    • April 29, 1995

    Jack visits an Arctic explorer and learns all about sled dogs.

  • S02E18 Some Ruff and Grizzly Characters

    • May 5, 1995

    A visit with animal trainer Doug Seus, who trained the grizzlies that starred in the 1988 film "The Bear."

  • S02E19 The Wilder Side of Las Vegas

    • May 20, 1995

    Jack observes animals in Las Vegas, including bottlenose dolphins that are used to help autistic children; tortoises at a conservation center; and wild burros.

  • S02E20 The Great Apes

    • June 13, 1995

    A look at apes. Included: gorillas, chimps and orangutans.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Special People, Special Dogs

    • September 30, 1995

    People who train unusual canines include a woman who teaches deaf dogs to understand sign language; those who train guide dogs for the blind; and law-enforcement officials who teach dogs to detect drugs.

  • S03E02 Elephants of Amboseli

    • October 7, 1995

    Jungle Jack spends a day with elephant researcher Cynthia Moss at her camp in Kenya. He discovers how researchers study, observe, and identify these African elephants when they surround him.

  • S03E03 A Day in Queen Elizabeth National Park

    • October 14, 1995

    Jungle Jack travels on a safari to Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park to encounter crocodiles, elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, wildebeests, and lions.

  • S03E04 Chimpanzees of Chambura Gorge

    • October 21, 1995

    Chimpanzees are observed near Uganda's Charbura River Gorge. Also: a trip to a wildlife education center that cares for orphaned animals.

  • S03E05 Saving Endangered Species

    • October 28, 1995

    Jack travels to Kenya to visit a wildlife center and a sanctuary to learn ways to protect endangered animals. Included: caring for baby elephants and black rhinoceroses.

  • S03E06 Safari Through The Masai Mara

    • November 4, 1995

    Wildlife in Masai Mara, Kenya; plants; a bushman demonstrates survival techniques.

  • S03E07 Education Worldwide

    • November 12, 1995

    In Kenya, Jack visits a giraffe center and a school where children are learning about wildlife conservation.

  • S03E08 The Game Warden

    • November 18, 1995

  • S03E09 On Safari with Jack

    • December 2, 1995

    Jack's trip to Africa is highlighted with clips and anecdotes.

  • S03E10 Uganda Gorillas Part 1

    • December 9, 1995

    Jungle Jack heads to Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Rain Forest due to the mountain gorilla population almost in extinction. His quest begins as his guide, Congo, takes him deep into the African jungle in search for mountain gorillas.

  • S03E11 Uganda Gorillas Part 2

    • December 16, 1995

    Jungle Jack heads to Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Rain Forest due to the mountain gorilla population almost in extinction. His quest begins as his guide, Congo, takes him deep into the African jungle in search for mountain gorillas.

  • S03E12 Arctic Expedition

    • January 13, 1996

    Jack's search for polar bears in the Arctic includes a look at an Eskimo community and an overnight stay in an igloo.

  • S03E13 A Special Bond

    • January 20, 1996

    Jack investigates the bond that unites conservationists, zookeepers, researchers and animals.

  • S03E14 Swimming with the Manatees

    • February 3, 1996

  • S03E15 Turtle Hospital

    • February 10, 1996

    At a Florida turtle hospital, Jack helps free a wounded turtle from a fishing line and learns about a new virus.

  • S03E16 Miami Serpentarium

    • February 17, 1996

    Hundreds of snakes await Jack at a Florida serpentarium, where venom is extracted for various uses.

  • S03E17 Dolphin Research Center

    • February 24, 1996

    In the Florida Keys, Jack visits a dolphin research center; and observes the endangered key deer.

  • S03E18 Cayman Encounter

    • March 2, 1996

    Jack travels to the Cayman Islands to study stingrays. Also: tarpon are observed.

  • S03E19 Hands on University

    • March 9, 1996

    A look at the work involved in learning to handle and train animals. Jack becomes a student for a day and does some field work with animals.

  • S03E20 Wildlife Waystation

    • March 16, 1996

    Jack visits a shelter in Los Angeles that cares for rescued animals. Observed are lions and grizzly bears.

  • S03E21 Pinnipeds: Tons of Fun

    • March 23, 1996

    Infant walruses and elephant seals are among the pinnipeds Jack observes in the Pacific.

  • S03E22 Friends of a Feather

    • April 6, 1996

    A bird trainer introduces Jack to a talking parrot and demonstrates his training techniques with macaws and condors.

  • S03E23 Rescue Dogs

    • April 13, 1996

    Jack examines a training program for rescue dogs, such as those used in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing.

  • S03E25 World of Birds

    • April 27, 1996

    On a visit to South Africa, Jack tours a bird park in Capetown; and observes penguins on Boulder Beach.

  • S03E26 The Elusive Cheetah

    • May 4, 1996

    Cheetahs are studied in South Africa. Also: wild dogs and hyenas.

  • S03E27 Operation Rhino

    • May 11, 1996

    The black rhinoceros is observed in South Africa. Also: lions, giraffes and elephants.

  • S03E28 Crocodile Lady

    • May 18, 1996

    Crocodiles and hippopotamuses are observed in the St. Lucia Wetlands in Africa where Jack talks with a researcher studying crocodile feeding and breeding habits.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Westward Bound

    • September 28, 1996

    Jack travels out West, including visits to Wyoming and Montana, to look at ways in which the settlers depended on animals. Observed: wild mustangs.

  • S04E02 Save Eagles

    • October 5, 1996

    Jack visits conservationists in Tennessee who breed, rescue and rehabilitate eagles. Also: tracing the development of three bald eagles from early life to first flight.

  • S04E03 Fair Fun

    • October 12, 1996

    Jack visits the Ohio State Fair to observe animals competing for ribbons and talk with their owners. Included: chickens and horses.

  • S04E04 Picture Perfect

    • October 19, 1996

    Jack visits a game farm in Montana to observe photographers stalking North American predators. The program focuses on both animal behavior and the difficult task of the photographer.

  • S04E05 The Wilds

    • October 26, 1996

    Jack visits a wildlife preserve and observes an operation on a giraffe; and reproductive studies on white rhinos.

  • S04E06 My Montana

    • November 2, 1996

    Jack travels to Montana to visit families who share with him a love for local wildlife. Included: a cattle ranch.

  • S04E07 Pet Project

    • November 9, 1996

    Jack visits the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition in Leicestershire, England, to learn about research into dog and cat care, including nutritional requirements; and the relationship between humans and pets.

  • S04E08 Zoo-UK

    • January 25, 1997

    Visits to the London and Chester Zoos in England. Included: chimps, elephants, orangutans and lemurs.

  • S04E09 The Mystery of the Manatees

    • January 2, 1997

    A program on the endangered manatee includes a look at scientists' efforts to study manatees off the coast of Florida, where the animal's population has sharply declined.

  • S04E10 Phinda: Born Again Africa

    • February 8, 1997

    A trek through South Africa's Phinda Private Game Reserve in the KwaZulu-Natal Province. Included: an exploration of caves; and cave paintings.

  • S04E11 Dolphin Dive

    • February 15, 1997

    Jack observes dolphin behavior on a trip to the Bahamas.

  • S04E12 Longleat

    • February 22, 1997

    Jack observes the animals at Longleat House in England. Included: lions, monkeys and gorillas.

  • S04E13 Champions at Camouflage

    • March 1, 1997

    The use of camouflage and mimicry as a means of survival in the animal world.

  • S04E14 Phinda: Land of Adventure

    • March 8, 1997

    Jack observes predacious animals at South Africa's Phinda Private Game Reserve in the KwaZulu-Natal Province. Included: lions, leopards and cheetahs.

  • S04E15 Forever Everglades

    • March 15, 1997

    Jack travels through the Florida Everglades and observes alligators, herons and a Florida panther.

  • S04E16 Wild Enrichment

    • March 22, 1997

    A look at materials and techniques designed to make animals act like they would in the wild, such as food balls and monkey vines.

  • S04E17 Sea of Cortez

    • March 29, 1997

    Jack explores the aquatic life in the Gulf of California. Included: sea lions.

  • S04E18 Shambala

    • April 5, 1997

    A visit to the Shambala animal reserve in California. The reserve was established by actress Tippi Hedron and shelters wildlife such as servals, elephants, tigers and lions.

  • S04E19 Letters to Jack

    • April 12, 1997

    Jack looks at letters from viewers, and answers questions and responds to requests.

  • S04E20 Seeing Spots

    • April 19, 1997

    Jack goes on a safari in South Africa to observe cheetahs and leopards.

  • S04E21 Vets to Go

    • April 26, 1997

    Jack goes on house calls with a veterinarian.

  • S04E22 The Whales of Magdalena Bay

    • May 3, 1997

    Jack observes gray whales by kayak on Magdalena Bay off the coast of the Baja.

  • S04E23 Game for Adventure

    • May 10, 1997

    Jack goes on a safari in Botswana. Observed: elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs.

  • S04E24 Back to the Wild

    • May 17, 1997

    A visit to a wildlife orphanage in Zimbabwe that rescues abandoned or injured animals and releases them back into their natural habitats after rehabilitation.

  • S04E25 Okavango Delta

    • May 24, 1997

    Jack uses night-vision equipment to observe the nocturnal habits of Africa's wildlife.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Top Dog!

    • September 27, 1997

    Hanna travels to Puerto Rico for the World Dog Show. Included: a backstage look at the dogs and their owners.

  • S05E02 Wild at Woodland

    • October 4, 1997

    Hanna visits Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo for a look at its habitat-oriented design. Included: a talented pachyderm.

  • S05E03 Alaskan Adventure

    • October 11, 1997

    On an Alaskan expedition, Jack goes dog-sledding, pans for gold and searches for native wildlife. Observed: eagles, killer whales, harbor seals and otters.

  • S05E04 Parrot Jungle

    • October 18, 1997

    While bird-watching in a Florida parrot reserve, Hanna climbs trees with two animal pals: an orangutan and a chimpanzee.

  • S05E05 Bats and Boas

    • October 25, 1997

    Hanna tours the caves of the Puerto Rican rain forest to study boa constrictors and bats.

  • S05E06 Norwegian Adventure

    • November 1, 1997

    Hanna travels to the Arctic Circle to search for sperm whales. Also: Norway's Andenes Whale Center; the island puffins of the Norwegian Sea.

  • S05E07 Hippos of King's Pool

    • November 8, 1997

    Hanna travels to Africa to see Botswana's Kings Pool, a watering hole for hundreds of hippopotamuses. Included: night footage of hippos on land.

  • S05E08 Alaskan Whales

    • November 15, 1997

    Hanna joins Sea World marine experts on a whale search in Alaska's Glacier Bay. Included: killer whales.

  • S05E09 An African Encore

    • November 22, 1997

    While touring South Africa, Hanna talks with a bush pilot and travelers on safari. Also: African fish eagles.

  • S05E10 Aquarium of the Americas

    • January 31, 1998

    A visit to New Orleans' Aquarium of the Americas. Included: deadly amphibians, such as poisonous dart frogs and sea snakes.

  • S05E11 Thundering Smoke

    • February 7, 1998

    A trip through Africa includes Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Observed: hippos, crocodiles and leopards.

  • S05E12 Three by Sea

    • February 14, 1998

    A look at Florida's community aquariums. Also: a program that enables handicapped children to interact with dolphins and stingrays.

  • S05E13 Wildlife in the Big City

    • February 21, 1998

    Hanna and his troupe of animals make the rounds of New York City's TV talk-show circuit. Included: "Late Night with David Letterman" and "Good Morning America."

  • S05E14 Crossing the Finish Line

    • February 28, 1998

    A tour of a horse farm where champion Thoroughbreds are trained. Also: a horse retirement center.

  • S05E15 Mystery at the Audubon

    • March 7, 1998

    Hanna must solve an animal mystery while visiting New Orleans' Audubon Zoo. Included: alligators and snakes.

  • S05E16 Safari to the Edge

    • March 14, 1998

    Jack Hanna and five young explorers scout wildlife at Busch Gardens' Edge of Africa exhibition in Tampa Bay, Fla. Included: spotted hyenas, hippos, giraffes.

  • S05E17 To Save a Species

    • April 4, 1998

    A look at endangered species includes a visit to a Texas wildlife refuge. Also: a cryogenics facility in New Orleans.

  • S05E18 Texas Livestock

    • April 11, 1998

    A visit to a rodeo and livestock show in Fort Worth, Texas. Included: prize-winning cows; rodeo competitions.

  • S05E19 Fossil Rim

    • April 18, 1998

    A tour of an animal safari in Texas. Included: the facility's research on rhinoceros breeding.

  • S05E20 Black Beauty Ranch

    • April 25, 1998

    A visit to the Black Beauty Ranch, a Texas animal refuge founded by author and animal-rights activist Cleveland Amory ("The Cat Who Came for Christmas").

  • S05E21 Zoo Texas

    • May 2, 1998

    A trip to Dallas and Fort Worth zoos includes a look at some rare and unusual creatures.

  • S05E22 Crossbar Ranch

    • May 9, 1998

    A visit to Florida's Crossbar Ranch includes sightings of wild turkeys, burrowing owls, deer and indigo snakes.

  • S05E23 Bearly Asleep

    • May 16, 1998

    Jack goes to New Mexico to study the American black bear, including its hibernation habits and how it cares for its young.

  • S05E24 To the Rescue

    • May 23, 1998

    A look at efforts to rescue beached sea lions in San Diego. Also: the return of eight other sea lions back to their wild habitat in the Pacific Ocean.

Season 6

  • S06E01 Air Buddy

    • September 26, 1998

    The story of Buddy, star of the film "Air Bud," who died from cancer. Included: the next generation of the Buddy line.

  • S06E02 J.J.'s Release

    • October 3, 1998

    The story of J.J., the gray whale who was stranded on California's shoreline but was rescued and released by Sea World.

  • S06E03 Hoofin' It

    • October 10, 1998

    Spotting Alaskan wildlife. Also: a musk ox farm.

  • S06E04 Amazing Animals

    • October 17, 1998

    A look at a secondary school where students learn what it takes to be an animal trainer. Jack interviews trainer Sid Yost., owner of the Orlando school.

  • S06E05 Galloping Thunder

    • October 24, 1998

    A behind-the-scenes look at the Arabian Nights horse show and how horses are being used in mental-health therapy.

  • S06E06 Second Chance

    • October 31, 1998

    Jack visits trainer Joel Slaven, who works with animals from humane societies.

  • S06E07 Katmai Bears

    • November 7, 1998

    A look at the brown bears that fish for salmon in Katimia National Park in Alaska.

  • S06E08 Bloopers

    • November 14, 1998

    Scenes with animals that didn't make the show's final cut.

  • S06E09 Grant's Farm

    • November 21, 1998

    A journey to Grant's Farm, where more than two hundred animals are kept, including the famous Clydesdale Horses.

  • S06E10 Alaska's Big Little Zoo

    • December 12, 1998

    A visit to the Alaska Zoo includes a look at moose calves and an elephant.

  • S06E11 Kenai Connection

    • December 19, 1998

    The Sea Life Center in Seward, Alaska. Also: a boating adventure in Kenai Fjords National Park.

  • S06E12 Wings 'N Wolves

    • December 26, 1998

    A St. Louis Zoo exhibition that allows children to interact with animals. Also: an educational program at a bird sanctuary; and efforts at an animal reserve to rescue endangered wolves.

  • S06E13 Australia Zoo

    • January 9, 1999

    Jack visits the Australia Zoo in Queensland, where he encounters crocodiles, several varieties of poisonous snakes and an over 160-year-old Galápagos tortoise named Harriet that was collected by Charles Darwin in 1835 for scientific research.

  • S06E14 Under Down Under

    • January 23, 1999

    Jack travels to the Australian island of Tasmania, where he encounters Tasmanian devils, wombats and the Eastern quoll, and learns about a search for the allegedly extinct Tasmanian tiger.

  • S06E15 What a View, Mate!

    • February 6, 1999

    A visit to Australia includes a stop at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, a study of a little penguin colony and a bike tour of the Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.

  • S06E16 Creatures of the Aussie Rainforest

    • February 13, 1999

    A look at Australia's unique wildlife, including the cassowaries, large, flightless birds that are remnants of the age of dinosaurs.

  • S06E17 Australia's Great Barrier Reef

    • February 20, 1999

    Jack explores the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia, where he observes coral, clams and tropical fish, and visits an aquarium in Townsville.

  • S06E18 Koalas of Pilliga

    • February 27, 1999

    Jack visits the Pilliga Forest in New South Wales, Australia, and provides assistance on a project dedicated to the health and habitat of koalas.

  • S06E19 Making Waves

    • March 9, 1999

  • S06E20 On the Move

    • April 10, 1999

    The modes of transportation deployed for various animal adventures, from submarines to covered wagons to the old fashioned way: on foot

  • S06E21 Currumbin Sanctuary

    • May 1, 1999

    Jack explores Australia's Gold Coast.

  • S06E22 Underwater World

    • May 8, 1999

    Visiting the Underwater World Oceanarium in Mooloolaba, Australia, to dive with sharks.

  • S06E23 Fraser Island

    • May 15, 1999

    Jack explores Australia's Fraser Island.

  • S06E24 Atlantis: Lost and Found

    • May 22, 1999

    Underwater explorations in and around the Bahamas to examine sunken wreckage, reef sharks and piranha.

Season 7

  • S07E01 Zoo to the Max

    • October 2, 1999

    Visiting the most famous gorilla in Africa at the Johannesburg Zoo; red pandas; breeding program; Africa's only polar bears.

  • S07E02 Manatee Move

    • October 9, 1999

    Jack explores Australia's Fraser Island, where he checks out the locale's dingo population. Also: whale-watching in the Pacific.

  • S07E03 A Paws for Help

    • October 30, 1999

    Jack assists in the rescue of two abandoned dogs. He later meets a golden retriever trained to help a handicapped woman with everyday tasks.

  • S07E04 Vumbura Camp

    • November 6, 1999

    In Botswana; Jack and his daughter encounter lions; nature walk; elephants; rock python.

  • S07E05 Sabi Sabi

    • November 13, 1999

    A visit to a game reserve in South Africa where Jack Hanna and his daughter track elephants to a watering hole, encounter lions and drive around in rough terrain.

  • S07E06 White Shark

    • November 20, 1999

    Seeking out the great white shark in Shark Alley, off the coast of South Africa.

  • S07E07 Jack's Camp

    • November 27, 1999

    Kalahari Desert; brown hyena with pups; orphaned zebra foal; village children; digging for scorpions.

  • S07E08 The Outer Banks

    • January 15, 2000

    A visit to North Carolina's Outer Banks includes black bears, migratory birds, red wolves and wild mustangs. Also: a talk with a glider pilot atop a sand dune.

  • S07E09 The Tropics Bird Refuge

    • January 22, 2000

    A visit to a retirement home for exotic birds in North Carolina.

  • S07E10 Three N.C.

    • January 29, 2000

    North Carolina: llama trek; unique veterinary program; endangered wildlife.

  • S07E11 Africa on the Edge

    • February 5, 2000

    Jack Hanna and his daughter explore Botswana's Okavango wilderness. Included: Bushmen in the Kalahari Desert and how they extract water from roots.

  • S07E12 Baby Animals

    • February 12, 2000

    Columbus Zoo; cougar; wolverine; armadillo; gibbon; clouded leopard; snakes; gorillas; red fox; possum.

  • S07E13 Okavango Horse Safari

    • February 19, 2000

    During a horseback safari, an elephant charges Jack and Kathaleen.

  • S07E14 Chitabe Camp

    • February 26, 2000

    Jack travels to Botswana to observe leopards on the Okavango Delta. Also: a night safari captures lions and elephants in nocturnal activities.

  • S07E15 Grin and Bear It

    • March 4, 2000

    Jack encounters brown bears in Alaska.

  • S07E16 Sable Ranch

    • March 11, 2000

    A South African endangered species breeding program requires an antelope roundup and relocation of a white rhino.

  • S07E17 Touchdown Alaska

    • March 18, 2000

    Jack's daughter Kathleen joins her dad for some bear watching in Alaska. Also: fly-fishing and a profile of a salmon researcher.

  • S07E18 On a Mission

    • March 25, 2000

    Jack visits some of his favorite aquariums and parks; new programs focusing on animal enrichment.

  • S07E19 On the Fly

    • April 29, 2000

    In Central Florida; whooping cranes released; bald eagle population.

  • S07E20 Wildlife on Easy Street

    • May 6, 2000

    In Tampa, more than 200 unwanted, abused or abandoned animals, most of them exotic cats, live at the sanctuary on Easy Street.

  • S07E21 Wild About Whales

    • May 13, 2000

    Hanna dips into the waters off Maui to watch a 40-ton humpback at play. Included: comments from members of the Pacific Whale Foundation about the endangered status of the species.

  • S07E22 E Komo Mai

    • May 20, 2000

    Exploring the underwater scenery of Maui's marine world, including coral reefs, tide pools and sea turtles. Also: swimming with a tiger shark.

  • S07E23 Molokai: Island of Tranquility

    • May 27, 2000

    A preservation facility for endangered geese is visited on Molokai. Also: a Hawaiian ranch for giraffes, cattle and other four-legged livestock.

  • S07E24 Primed for Primates

    • June 3, 2000

    A visit to two places that provide havens for chimpanzees, orangutans and lemurs that are no longer needed for research projects or can no longer be cared for by private pet owners.

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Season 8

  • S08E01 Choosing Favorites

    • September 23, 2000

    Jack's favorite animal encounters.

  • S08E02 Conservation Counts

    • September 30, 2000

    kids, animals and the environment

  • S08E03 In Search of the Sisserou

    • October 14, 2000

    Jack for searched for The Sisserou, the world's most endangered parrot.

  • S08E04 Rainforest Eagle

    • October 21, 2000

    While at a dense forested island in Panama, Jack goes in search of a Harpy, the world's largest eagle.

  • S08E05 Isla Tigre

    • October 28, 2000

    A Florida professor provides a safe house for primates being reintroduced into the wild.

  • S08E06 Panama Canal: Jungle Paradise

    • November 4, 2000

    Jack and his daughter Kathaleen go on a boating adventure exploring the animal rich rain forest surrounding the Panama Canal.

  • S08E07 Canopy Tower

    • November 11, 2000

    A converted Air Force radar station becomes home to bird watchers at Panama's Soberania National Park.

  • S08E08 Corcovado, Lost in Time

    • November 18, 2000

    In Costa Rica; Corcovado National Park; tapir; raging rapids; Pacuare River.

  • S08E09 Costa Rica: Snakes and Sloths

    • November 25, 2000

    In Costa Rica, Jack encounters reptiles.

  • S08E10 Diving Into Dominica

    • February 3, 2001

    An ocean encounter with Sperm whales to a lazy paddle up the Layou River, father and daughter plunge right into the Nature Island.

  • S08E11 Belugas and Bears

    • February 10, 2001

    Jack and Kathaleen travel to northern Canada to see Beluga whales and Polar bears.

  • S08E12 Winnipeg Wonders

    • February 17, 2001

    Traveling to the Oak Hammock Marsh, a restored natural habitat which functions as a stop for birds on their migratory route.

  • S08E13 In the Blind

    • February 24, 2001

    Jack tries to find the hard to find Hog Nose snake in the rolling dunes of Spirit Sands. Kathaleen watches Black Bear behavior at Riding Mountain.

  • S08E14 Glacier Bay Adventure

    • March 3, 2001

    Viewing the beauty and wildlife of Glacier Bay in Juneau, Alaska; exploring an old gold mine.

  • S08E15 Galapagos: Plazas and North Seymour Islands

    • March 10, 2001

    Jack and Kathleen find iguanas, sea lions, blue-footed boobies and frigate birds in the Galapagos Islands.

  • S08E16 Galapagos: Fernandina Island

    • March 17, 2001

    On Fernandina, Jack investigates the Galapagos penguin population while Kathaleen swims with the world's only marine Iguanas.

  • S08E17 Jambeli Animal Rescue Center

    • March 24, 2001

    Jack and Kathaleen visit Joaquin’s massive farm outside Guayaquil where he provides a haven for 45 species of animals native to Ecuador, including endangered spectacled bears, tapirs and great green macaws.

  • S08E18 Condor Hausi

    • March 31, 2001

    In the Andes Mountains of Ecuador, Jack visits a breeding project focused on saving the endangered condor.

  • S08E19 Galapagos Giants

    • April 28, 2001

    Lonesome George is a giant tortoise at the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands.

  • S08E20 Oasis In the Desert

    • May 5, 2001

    Jack and Kathaleen journey to the Middle East to experience the animals and culture of Israel.

  • S08E21 Over the Hump

    • May 12, 2001

    Jack learns first hand about the camels unique physiology and important contribution to early trade.

  • S08E22 Red Sea

    • May 19, 2001

    Jack and Kathaleen discover the natural treasures of the Red Sea.

Season 9

  • S09E01 In The Beginning

    • September 22, 2001

    Old film clips and personal reminisces, Jack recalls his days at the one and a half acre Sanford Zoo.

  • S09E02 Horse Magic

    • September 29, 2001

    Horse training encounters.

  • S09E03 Discovery Cove

    • October 5, 2001

    Jack encounters dolphins, stingrays, and a lagoon full of underwater creatures at Orlando’s newest adventure park.

  • S09E04 Winging It

    • October 13, 2001

    In Costa Rica: Blue Morpho butterfly; Tortuguero, the Caribbean.

  • S09E05 Corcovado National Park

    • October 20, 2001

    In Costa Rica, Jack treks through the Corcovado National Park in search of the jaguar.

  • S09E06 Costa Rica: World of Reptiles

    • October 27, 2001

    In Costa Rica: encountering reptiles at the World of Snakes; Sloth Rehabilitation Center.

  • S09E07 Caiman Ranch

    • November 3, 2001

    In Brazil Jack heads for the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland and Kathaleen goes snorkeling in a crystal clear river, home to everything from Durado fish to Anaconda, the world’s largest snake.

  • S09E08 Golden Lion Tamarins

    • November 10, 2001

    Jack visits a breeding program that’s slowly restoring the wild population of endangered Golden Lion Tamarins.

  • S09E09 Iguassu Falls

    • November 17, 2001

    Iguassu Falls, nesting site for swifts; coatimundis; toucans, macaws.

  • S09E10 In Search of Giant Anteaters at Serra da Canastra

    • November 24, 2001

    Jack sets off in search of Brazil’s Giant Anteater. Kathaleen visits the Caratinga Primate Center for an look at the endangered Wooly Monkey.

  • S09E11 For Goodness Snakes

    • December 1, 2001

    Jack visits the famed Instituto BuTanTan, which has been producing anti-snake bite serum since 1900. Kathaleen heads for the town of Monte Verde and the Hotel Itapua where she checks out hundreds of Hummingbirds.

  • S09E12 Saving Beautiful Brazil

    • December 8, 2001

    In Brazil: Sao Paulo Zoo, breeding ground for endangered wildcats; the government rehab center in Campo Grande; Bonito.

  • S09E13 Parque Historico

    • December 15, 2001

    In Guayaquil, Jack and Kathaleen visit a park in the mangroves that preserves Ecuador's rural culture, as well as many of the country's endangered animals.

  • S09E14 Ecuador Conservation

    • December 22, 2001

    Jack and Kathaleen visit Joaquin’s massive farm outside Guayaquil where he provides a haven for 45 species of animals native to Ecuador.

  • S09E15 Condor of the Andes Mountains

    • December 29, 2001

    Jack visits a breeding project focused on saving the endangered condor, the largest flying bird in the world.

  • S09E16 Charles Darwin Research Center

    • January 5, 2002

    In the Galapagos Islands Jack and Kathaleen search for giant tortoise.

  • S09E17 Jerusalem Zoo

    • January 12, 2002

    Jack and his daughter Kathaleen experience Asian elephants on a walkabout, Syrian brown bears and the "Animals of the Bible Wildlife Reserve."

  • S09E18 Hai Bar

    • January 19, 2002

    A look at saving wildlife in the desert.

  • S09E19 Animals of the Judean Desert

    • January 26, 2002

    In the Judean Desert, Jack encounters a large herd of Ibex at the beautiful Oasis En Gedi. Kathaleen hikes to the top of Masada, then floats in the Dead Sea.

  • S09E20 The International Camel Center

    • February 2, 2002

    Jack learns first hand about the animal’s unique physiology and important contribution to early trade.

  • S09E21 Spirit Bear

    • February 9, 2002

    At a remote island in the Canadian province of British Columbia Jack and his daughter Kathaleen travel to to catch sight of the rare "Spirit Bear," an all-white black bear.

  • S09E22 Orcas and Grizzlies

    • February 16, 2002

    Jack flies by floatplane to Knight Inlet where he sees Grizzly Bears fattening up for hibernation and Kathaleen boards a boat to find Dahl Porpoises, Pacific White-sided Dolphins and Killer Whales.

  • S09E23 Campbell River Adventure

    • February 23, 2002

    On Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Jack and his daughter Kathaleen experience Canada from above and below the water.

  • S09E24 Marmots and More

    • March 2, 2002

    Jack’s daughter Kathaleen travels to British Columbia to see one of the rarest mammals on earth the Vancouver Island Marmot.

  • S09E25 Vancouver Aquarium

    • March 9, 2002

    Jack and Kathaleen learn about the diverse marine life living in the waters of British Columbia.

  • S09E26 Surin Elephant Roundup

    • April 27, 2002

    The annual elephant festival in Surin, Thailand.

  • S09E27 Hill Tribe Elephant Trek

    • May 4, 2002

    In Thailand Jack Kathaleen Travel to the Lahu Shi Ba Lan Hill Tribe village by the way of ox cart, elephant and bamboo raft.

  • S09E28 Animals of Thailand

    • May 11, 2002

    Jack and Kathaleen get up close and personal with some of Thailand’s animals.

  • S09E29 Gibbons Release

    • May 18, 2002

    Jack and Kathaleen assist in the back-to-the-wild release of two endangered gibbons.

Season 10

  • S10E01 Canine Companions

    • February 1, 2003

    Training dogs to assist disabled people.

  • S10E02 Southbound

    • February 8, 2003

    In Antarctica Jack sees a colony of Gento Penguins and the desolation of Deception Island.

  • S10E03 Thai Elephant Conservation Center

    • February 15, 2003

    Jack travels to Lampang, Thailand to see a place where there is a camp dedicated to preserving the Asian elephant.

  • S10E04 Wild as Ever

    • February 22, 2003

    Jack experiences "The Wilds," the largest zoological reserve in North America.

  • S10E05 Adventures In Bangkok

    • March 1, 2003

    Jack visits the world’s largest crocodile farm.

  • S10E06 Antarctica and Back

    • March 8, 2003

    In Antarctica Jack also observes a colony of Chinstrap penguins. Then Jack goes to Argentina's Tierra del Fuego National Park, in search of the world's largest woodpecker species.

  • S10E07 Bats!

    • April 26, 2003

    Jack makes an adventurous trip to Central Florida to learn more about bats.

  • S10E08 Elephant Seals

    • May 3, 2003

    Jack observes Northern Elephant Seals. One of the biggest environmental success stories ever, elephant seals have rebounded from less than ten in number a century ago, to more than 175,000.

  • S10E09 Hands on University (Zoo School)

    • May 10, 2003

    Jack is a student for a day in a college program that teaches animal handling and training. This unique “hands-on” program teaches students how to become zookeepers.

  • S10E10 A Day with Julie

    • May 17, 2003

    At Sea World-San Diego, Jack spends the day with Julie Scardina as she works with a wide range of animals.

Season 11

  • S11E01 Animal Ambassadors

    • September 20, 2003

    Jack visits three California animal experts who use their menageries to better educate the public about wildlife and conservation.

  • S11E02 Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

    • September 27, 2003

    Jack visits the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, Fla., where he helps in a rescue, observes poisonous snakes and watches an owl's cataract surgery.

  • S11E03 Going to the Dogs and Cats

    • October 4, 2003

    Jack visits a master trainer who works with the “Pets Ahoy” animal show at Sea World Orlando. He also talks to the show's creator and participates in one of the acts.

  • S11E04 Animal R&R

    • October 11, 2003

    “Project Wildlife” is a California-based rescue center that cares for baby possums and owls; Jack observes orphaned elephant seals being nursed back to health at Sea World San Diego.

  • S11E05 Turtle Time

    • October 18, 2003

    Jack observes three turtle species at the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. He also visits Pelican Island, the nation's first wildlife refuge, and aids a stranded pygmy whale.

  • S11E06 Race for Survival

    • October 25, 2003

    Jack journeys to Namibia to help save the endangered cheetah and consults with the Cheetah Conservation Fund.

  • S11E07 Mala Mala

    • November 1, 2003

    Jack visits the Mala Mala Game Reserve in South Africa, where he observes elephants and cape buffalo herds.

  • S11E08 Phinda: Dry as a Bone

    • November 8, 2003

    Jack visits the safari camp at Phinda in South Africa's Zululand at a time of drought and observes lions, leopards and cheetahs.

  • S11E09 Ngala

    • November 15, 2003

    Jack observes hyenas, keeps pace with a white rhino and watches two playful leopards. Also: the Ngala Camp Choir entertains.

  • S11E10 Skeleton Coast

    • November 22, 2003

    Observing animal life along Namibia's Skeleton Coast. Observed: jackals, furs seals. Jack is accompanied by his daughter.

  • S11E11 Reptile City

    • February 7, 2004

    At Richard's Bay in South Africa, Jack works with a Nile crocodile and snakes, including black mambas and Mozambique spitting cobras. Jack and his daughter observe hippos from a boat.

  • S11E12 Rhino Capture

    • February 14, 2004

    Jack observes rhinos who have been relocated in Zululand and checks on capturing a wild rhino. Also: a visit to the Duma Zulu cultural village.

  • S11E13 Vullies, Wild Dogs and Cheetah

    • February 21, 2004

    The Cape Griffon vulture is saved from extinction due to the efforts of a woman in Namibia. Jack finds himself among wild dogs and also exercises some cubs.

  • S11E14 Backyard Habitat

    • February 28, 2004

    Jack looks at a science club in a San Diego elementary school and its restoration of a once-polluted creek for the benefit of wildlife.

  • S11E15 Sweetwater Sanctuary

    • May 1, 2004

    Jack visits Kenya's Sweetwater Sanctuary, where care is given to orphaned and abused chimpanzees, along a protected riverbank.

  • S11E16 Laikipia Predator Project

    • May 8, 2004

    In the Laikipia District of Kenya, Jack finds out about a conservation project aimed at reducing the number of lions, leopards and hyenas killed by livestock owners.

  • S11E17 Grumeti River Challenge

    • May 15, 2004

    Jack goes on safari in Tanzania and barely escapes a bull elephant's charge. He also observes colobus monkeys and huge crocodiles.

  • S11E18 Lewa Conservancy

    • May 22, 2004

    Jack returns to the arid landscape at Lewa in central Kenya to check on the conservancy’s remarkable progress with breeding and safe-guarding endangered rhinos. Jack also gets involved in field research on the endangered grevy zebra. In a marshy area, Jack’s daughter Kathaleen observes the sitatunga, Africa’s most aquatic antelope.

Season 12

  • S12E01 Klein's Camp

    • November 6, 2004

    On safari in Tanzania, East Africa, Jack explores the vast Serengeti Plains, one of the world's best known wildlife sanctuaries.

  • S12E02 Lake Manyara

    • November 13, 2004

    In the Great Rift Valley in Tanzania, Jack explores Lake Manyara National Park, a small park with a lot of wildlife.

  • S12E03 Ngorongoro Crater

    • November 20, 2004

    Jack discovers the crater is one of the world’s most unique places for animal viewing. Known for elephants with some of the biggest tusks in Africa.

  • S12E04 Back to The Mara

    • February 5, 2005

    From his base at Kichwa Tembo, Jack surveys the Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife habitat and home to the greatest concentration of large mammals on earth.

  • S12E05 Little Seen Africa

    • February 12, 2005

    Jack checks out African wildlife, including the bush baby and the dik-dik (a tiny antelope), and visits the Mount Kenya Game Ranch to observe a type of antelope known as Mountain Bongo.

  • S12E06 A Howling Success

    • February 19, 2005

    Jack journeys into the countryside west of Belize City to learn about the successful grass root efforts conserving two of Central America’s signature animals: the black howler monkey and green iguana.

  • S12E07 Caves and Birds

    • March 19, 2005

    In Belize, Central America Jack goes into a cave where he encounters bats and spiders. He also travels by canoe to observe a nest of Jabiru Storks, one of the largest birds in the Americas.

  • S12E08 Monkeys and Manatees

    • April 9, 2005

    At Monkey River Village in Belize, Central America, Jack goes through a jungle that is inhabited by howler monkeys, crocodiles and tarantulas.

  • S12E09 Whale Shark

    • April 16, 2005

    Off the Caribbean coast of Placencia in Belize, Central America, Jack encounters the whale shark, the world’s largest fish.

  • S12E10 Protect and Preserve

    • April 23, 2005

    Jack visits some of his favorite conservation projects focused on saving endangered animals.

  • S12E11 Deep As the Ocean

    • April 30, 2005

    Jack shows us the underwater realm is home to some of the most diverse life on earth.

  • S12E12 Creepy Creatures

    • May 7, 2005

    Jack shares some of his favorite creepy encounters from around the world.

  • S12E13 Bigfoot

    • May 14, 2005

    Jack shares some of his favorite encounters with the earth’s largest land mammal.

  • S12E14 Whale of a Time

    • May 21, 2005

    Whales are found in all the oceans of the world. They’re the only marine mammals, other than manatees, that spend their entire life in the water.

  • S12E15 Birdland

    • May 28, 2005

    There are more than 10,000 species of birds in the world, Jack sets out to find the most beautiful and unusual.

  • S12E16 Behind the Scenes

    • July 2, 2005

    Behind the Scenes at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay.

  • S12E17 Down Below

    • July 9, 2005

    Jack dives in the open ocean with Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, in the Sea of Cortez and in South Africa, Jack meets a Great White Shark face to face.

  • S12E18 Hot and Cold

    • July 16, 2005

    Jack visits animals that survive in the earth’s temperature extremes.

  • S12E19 In the Navy

    • July 23, 2005

    Jack gets a rare look at the U.S. Navy's Marine Mammal Program.

  • S12E20 On With the Show

    • July 30, 2005

    At Sea World San Diego, Jack gets a back stage look at the new sea lion and otter show “Clyde and Seamore in Deep, Deep Trouble.”

  • S12E21 Bite Out of Crime

    • August 6, 2005

    The Orange County Sheriff's Department's skilled K-9 unit.

  • S12E22 Kangaroo or Koala Island?

    • August 13, 2005

    In Australia, Jack learns of a dilemma on Kangaroo Island: it has too many koalas.

  • S12E23 Crocodylus, Kakadu, and Hope

    • August 20, 2005

  • S12E24 Cruis'n with Crocs

    • August 27, 2005

    Jack comes face-to-face with an 18-foot saltwater crocodile.

  • S12E25 Australia Quolling

    • September 3, 2005

    At Warrawong Earth Sanctuary near Adelaide, Jack learns about a breeding project for the endangered Australian quoll.

  • S12E26 Along the Island Coast

    • September 10, 2005

    On Kangaroo Island, Jack explores the coastline for New Zealand fur seals and rare Australian sea lions.

  • S12E27 Deadly Snakes In the Grass

    • September 17, 2005

    Jack gets an up-close look at some of the worlds most deadly snakes

  • S12E28 Thorny Devils, Camels, and 'Dinky'

    • September 24, 2005

    Jack journeys to the Outback of Central Australia to learn about desert reptiles including Thorny Devils, a Shingleback lizard and a Perentie, a large monitor lizard. After a camel safari, Jack stops by a roadhouse at Stuarts Well where he’s entertained by “Dinky,” the singing dingo.

Season 13

  • S13E01 Where the Bears Are

    • February 3, 2007

    Jack goes to Katmai Peninsula in Alaska the place for brown bears.

  • S13E02 In the Presence of Great Apes

    • February 10, 2007

    Filming gorillas in Uganda; Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; a sanctuary for orphaned and abused chimpanzees.

  • S13E03 Tops In the Animal World

    • February 17, 2007

    Jack looks for the king of beasts in the wild of Africa, and then goes to Australia to meet the world's largest reptile.

  • S13E04 Cold-Blooded Cousins

    • February 24, 2007

    Giant Galapagos tortoises and unusual iguanas.

  • S13E05 What's Up Down Under

    • May 5, 2007

    Wombats; fruit bats; Tasmanian devil; quolls; cassowaries; green ants.

  • S13E06 Great African Safaris: Botswana

    • May 12, 2007

    Endangered wild dogs and other wildlife at Mombo Camp; Okavango Horse Safaris; a walking safari.

  • S13E07 Saving the Wild

    • May 19, 2007

    Jack joins conservationists and learns more about nesting sea turtles, bears, and whooping cranes.

  • S13E08 More Than Companions

    • May 26, 2007

    Animals are more than companions to humans. Jack finds some amazing animal assistants.

Season 14

  • S14E01 For the Love of Animals

    • February 2, 2008

    Jack visits two schools that specialize in animal-care studies.

  • S14E02 Entertaining Arks

    • February 9, 2008

    A look at animal-conservation efforts at zoos and aquariums around the world takes Jack to New Orleans, England, Johannesburg and Brazil.

  • S14E03 Great African Safaris: Tanzania

    • February 16, 2008

    On safari in Tanzania in East Africa. Included: crocodiles and hippos in the Grumeti River; a visit to the Ngorongoro crater.

  • S14E04 Extraordinary People, Extraordinary Acts

    • February 23, 2008

    Wildlife sanctuaries.

  • S14E05 Galloping Splendor and Speed

    • May 10, 2008

    On a trip to Florida, Jack learns about training racehorses and visits an equine retirement home.

  • S14E06 Sssssssssnakessssssss!

    • May 17, 2008

    A look at snakes includes visits to Thailand, Africa and Costa Rica.

  • S14E07 Horns of Hope

    • May 24, 2008

    Jack's trip to Africa to examine rhinoceros-conservation efforts includes a visit to a Kenyan ranch and a safari with a translocation team in South Africa. Also: a rhinoceros-research facility in Texas.