Back by popular demand, Mutual of Omaha and Pineapple Street Studios are excited to announce that Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast is returning for a second season. This podcast is based on the iconic and Daytime Emmy® Award-nominated television series, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, and launches Feb 25.
What to expect from Wild Kingdom The Podcast Season 2
Each week, listeners will explore the world of wildlife conservation with Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild Co-Hosts Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. The duo returns to share more incredible stories from their animal encounters and the inspiring people working behind the scenes to protect wildlife. This season, they embark on international adventures exploring places where wildlife conservation is celebrated and making a difference for future generations.
Upcoming episodes of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast
Curious about what to expect from Season 2? Take a sneak peek at the first few episodes.
- How the Harpy Eagle United a Nation: The harpy eagle, once feared in Panama for its massive size and powerful talons, has now soared to national hero status. Today, it’s celebrated as the country’s national bird. Wildlife expert Ron Magill of Zoo Miami chats about these incredible birds, how he helped bring the harpy eagle into the spotlight in Panama, and how original Wild Kingdom Host Jim Fowler’s influence inspired him to become a zookeeper, shaping his lifelong dedication to wildlife conservation.
- A Manatee’s Journey From Rescue to Release: Every year, boat strikes injure and kill tens of thousands of manatees. In this episode, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Peter Gros explore the challenges these gentle mammals face in the wild and the ongoing efforts to protect them. We hear from guest expert Dr. Claire Erlacher-Reid, senior staff veterinarian at SeaWorld Rescue, who specializes in marine mammal rehabilitation and rescue. She discusses the threats manatees face, the critical work being done to help them and the wonderful experience of rehabilitating and releasing these magnificent animals back into the wild.
- How Tech Can Save Right Whales: With fewer than 360 North Atlantic right whales remaining in the wild, these incredible marine giants are critically endangered. In this episode, New England Aquarium Marine Biologist Orla O’Brien discusses this urgent wildlife crisis and the challenges facing this species.
- Uncovering the Elusive Ocelot: Fewer than 100 ocelots remain in the United States, making these rare wildcats incredibly difficult to study and protect. Filmmaker and Wildlife Biologist Ben Masters discusses the importance of documenting endangered species, and how his work has led him to capture rare footage of these elusive cats.
Wild Kingdom podcast hosts share excitement
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Peter Gros return as hosts of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast, bringing their animal knowledge, lively stories from behind the scenes of Protecting the Wild and their individual field work to the mic.
“Dr. Rae and I are so excited to launch Season 2 of our podcast to bring you untold wildlife and conservation stories from new locations around the world,” Peter said.
“Bigger, better, braver than our debut run, Season 2 of Wild Kingdom The Podcast brings the fun and energy to all the behind-the-scenes moments from filming our most iconic wildlife and most adventurous expeditions,” Dr. Rae said. “The people we speak with are truly the heroes of wildlife conservation and this season will make you laugh, think and jump right into the environmental movement!”
How to listen to Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast
Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast launches Feb. 25 with episodes airing each Tuesday. Listen directly on our website and get direct links to each episode here. You can also listen to episodes everywhere podcasts are available including:
Be sure to catch up on episodes of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, airing weekends on NBC and streaming on NBC.com, the NBC app and Peacock.
