The Best TV Shows on Nat Geo Wild

Every Nat Geo Wild Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Stay up-to-date with over 20 of Nat Geo Wild’s elite series, with our list refreshed for October 2026. Leading the pack on Nat Geo Wild are Dog Whisperer and The Incredible Dr. Pol, with their initial broadcasts in 2004 and 2011. Showcasing over 20 shows from 2004 up until 2026, Nat Geo Wild stands as a beacon of television excellence.

  • Wild Hunters
    Wild Hunters (2019)10.0

    Wild Hunters is a gripping documentary series on the life and death drama of nature’s greatest predators: bears, felines, canines, snakes, reptiles, raptors, spiders… A comprehensive and spectacular 4K documentary series that shows the struggle for survival of the different species within animal families around the world: the mating of the lynx in the northern regions and the lion of Kenya; the breeding process of the Australian Morelia Viridis and the nesting of the king cobra in India; the social behavior of the wild dogs of Namibia and the Iberian wolves. Hunters beyond the hunt.

  • Africa Earth's Wild Home
    Africa Earth's Wild Home (2026)8.8

    African wildlife and landscapes is brought to the screen like never before, using the latest technology to tell the most extraordinary stories from the continent and cutting-edge CGI to unearth the deep history and forces that shaped Africa's natural worlds.

  • Secrets of the Bees
    Secrets of the Bees (2026)8.8

    With the expertise of entomologist and fellow National Geographic Explorer Dr. Samuel Ramsey, the series uses groundbreaking filming technology to reveal the extraordinary world of bees; and uncover their astonishing architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets and featuring never-before-filmed moments.

  • The Incredible Dr. Pol
    The Incredible Dr. Pol (2011)8.3

    Set in Central Michigan's farm country, this reality series follows the work done at Pol Veterinary Services. Specializing in large farm animals, Dr. Pol treats horses, pigs, cows, sheep, alpacas, goats, chickens and even an occasional reindeer. The program also features Dr. Brenda Grettenberger, who has worked with Dr. Pol since 1992.

  • Secrets of the Zoo
    Secrets of the Zoo (2018)8.1

    With nearly 6,000 veterinary cases and well over 100 births each year, the team at the Columbus Zoo has no shortage of incredible drama.

  • Savage Kingdom
    Savage Kingdom (2016)7.9

    A rare look at warring animal clans battling for survival in a remote region of Africa, which is drying up after years of flood-soaked abundance.

  • OceanXplorers
    OceanXplorers (2024)7.9

    Traveling aboard the OceanXplorer, OceanX's state-of-the-art scientific research and exploration vessel, to investigate the farthest frontiers of the world's oceans, 80% of which are entirely unknown. Armed with advanced technology, a hand-picked team of intrepid explorers and scientists, National Geographic Explorers and other ocean experts embark on a global odyssey to solve some of the ocean's greatest mysteries through the lives of its animals and their ecosystems.

  • Lion Kingdom
    Lion Kingdom (2017)7.6

    The saga of three lion families linked together by a strange, charmed place: a beautiful oasis on the Mwagusi River in Tanzania, where there is always water called the Glade.

  • Kingdom of the White Wolf
    Kingdom of the White Wolf (2019)7.5

    Ronan Donovan, our expert guide and National Geographic photographer, takes the audience on an intimate exploration of the Arctic during the endless day of the summer months, giving insight to the unexpected abundance of the 'Garden of the Arctic' in Wolf Valley as he attempts to embed with a wolf family pack.

  • Wild Yellowstone
    Wild Yellowstone (2015)7.4

    Yellowstone challenges every animal that lives in this Rocky Mountain wilderness; in summer it pitches them into battle against one another for food, territories and mates, in winter it forces them into a struggle for survival.

  • Wild Hawaii
    Wild Hawaii (2014)7.3

    Seven millions years ago Hawaii rose from the sea a volcanic wasteland, how these islands transformed themselves into paradise is a story that defies the odds and challenges our expectations. Nat Geo WILD takes us on an untamed journey to Hawaii, a place that through an alchemy of fire, ice and water has become an experiment in creation.

  • Prairie Dog Manor
    Prairie Dog Manor (2019)7.2

    Behavioral ecologist John Hoogland explores a prairie dog colony near the New Mexico-Colorado border containing more than its fair share of drama.

  • Wild Australia
    Wild Australia (2014)7.1

    It might be one of the most famous continents on the planet, but the story of Australia hasn't been told quite like this before. In a four-part world premiere blue-chip wildlife series, come face-to-face with Australia’s most iconic – and most mysterious – animals including the cassowary, tree-kangaroo, dingo, echidna and platypus as they soar, swim and stalk through the unspoiled and spectacular environment.

  • Wild Congo
    Wild Congo (2014)7.0

    The Congo: more powerful and dangerous than any other river, yet a sanctuary and home for some of the most wonderful creatures on our Earth.

  • Dog Whisperer
    Dog Whisperer (2004)6.8

    Cesar Millan has been called the Dr. Phil for Dogs. With an uncanny ability to rehabilitate problem dogs of all shapes and sizes. Each episode of the Dog Whisperer documents the remarkable transformations that take place under Cesar's guidance and teaching, helping dogs and their owners live happier lives together.

  • Heartland Docs, DVM
    Heartland Docs, DVM (2020)6.7

    In picturesque rural Nebraska, the husband and wife veterinary team of Drs. Ben and Erin Schroeder cares for the region's many animals in need.

  • America's Funniest Home Videos: Animal Edition
    America's Funniest Home Videos: Animal Edition (2021)5.6

    NatGeo meets America's Funniest Home Videos in an unlikely marriage that produces hilarious pets, awesome wildlife, and everything in between. From the backyard to the savannah, we spend time with animals that make us laugh, gasp, and smile, providing us a unique mix of humor and wonder…all hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro.

  • Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet
    Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet (2014)5.4

    Spanning thousands of acres and incorporating hundreds of species of animals; Michelle Oakley’s veterinary practice is Yukon tough. There is no such thing as a typical day in Michelle’s practice. House calls can range from expelling dogs anal glands to getting chased down by the very large Arctic musk-ox. Accompanied by her teenage daughters and armed with humor as sharp as scalpel, Michelle deftly juggles being a full time Veterinarian, wife and doctor; taking us into unexplored and unexamined regions of the Yukon.

  • Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER
    Dr. K's Exotic Animal ER (2014)3.3

    Dr. Susan Kelleher owns and operates one of the busiest exotic animal care practices located in South Florida, Broward Avian and Exotics Animal Hospital. “Everything but dogs and cats. If it will fit through the door, I’ll treat it!” is Dr. K’s motto. And through the door they come. Rabbits, reptiles and birds of all shapes and sizes, foxes, ferrets, fish, marsupials, and even primates.

  • Florida Untamed
    Florida Untamed (2014)N/A

    Journey into the secret forests of Florida.