NBC’s popular animal welfare series, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, is returning for season four on October 3, 2026. New season four episodes air on Saturdays at 10am ET/PT.
The official trailer shows hosts Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant exploring the wild and encountering a duck-billed platypus, sea turtles, and other incredible animals. “This is the wildest kingdom we’ve had in a while,” boasts Dr. Wynn-Grant.
“For generations, Wild Kingdom has inspired families to discover the wonders of the natural world together,” stated Jennifer Wulf, vice president, brand marketing for Mutual of Omaha. “It’s the kind of show families can feel good about watching and one that sparks curiosity, conversation, and a sense of adventure long after the episode ends.”
Well over one million weekly viewers tuned in to season three. It’s earned five Daytime Emmy nominations, 57 Telly Awards, and the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation’s Gracie Award for co-host Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant.
NBC offers this description of season four:
“The series, produced in collaboration between Mutual of Omaha and Hearst Media Production Group, follows co-hosts, wildlife expert Peter Gros and wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, on unforgettable journeys to some of the world’s most spectacular destinations as they uncover stories of wildlife protection. This season, they’ll travel from the rainforests of Costa Rica and the wilderness of Alaska to the beaches of Queensland, Australia, the tropical forests of Puerto Rico, and remarkable landscapes across California and Utah, among other locales.
Each destination brings Peter and Dr. Rae closer to the animals at the heart of these stories—including jaguars, grizzly bears, koalas, tapirs, spider monkeys, sea otters, and orcas—while they meet the conservationists, wildlife veterinarians, and local communities working to protect these extraordinary species. Combining breathtaking adventure, remarkable animal encounters, and inspiring human stories, season 4 continues the Wild Kingdom tradition of bringing families together through discovery and exploration.
One of the season’s highlights takes viewers to Alaska, where Peter is joined by Dylan Dreyer, co-host of The 3rd Hour of TODAY, NBC News meteorologist, and host of Earth Odyssey, to explore one of North America’s last great wildernesses. Together, they kayak through iceberg-covered seas, coming face-to-face with sea otters and sea lions, among other adventures.”
