Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown

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!

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!

All 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 a countdown adventure with the loving moms of the animal kingdom!

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!

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!

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.

Today’s countdown is armed and ready for action! 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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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, bears and much more!

Have you ever wondered what the heck is an alligator good for? Well, then 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!

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.

Traveling the world in search of exotic animals, like migrating wildebeest, rare mountain gorillas, and amazing 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!

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, elephant seals, whooping cranes and more!

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!

For many animals, it’s a jungle out there - a dangerous one. Fortunately, there are field vets, rescue workers, and ole Jungle Jack there to lend a helping hand.

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!

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!

To meet some of the world’s remarkable animals, sometimes you have to go to extremes! 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!

Coming face-to-face with wildlife is just part of the job for Jungle Jack, but he would have never made it home to tell the tale without the help of guides and rangers he’s met along the way. Join Jack on a safari to South Africa, Peru, Kenya, Borneo, and Namibia.