National Geographic Wild TV Guide — Saturday TV Listings & Schedule

Browse the full National Geographic Wild TV guide for Saturday, 8 August 2026. 20 programmes listed , including 4 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 1h

Life Below Zero

S22 · E5 · Summer Camp True

Summer Camp

Alaskans capitalize on the warm season's daylight by reaping seasonal harvests, completing vital tasks, and learning about their environments.

01:00 45m

Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom

S1 · E1 · Kenya, the Gutsy Giraffe Nature

Kenya, the Gutsy Giraffe

Details are shared about the animals at various Disney parks; a giraffe receives a pedicure; an elephant receives a checkup that reveals a mouthful.

01:45 45m

Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom

S1 · E2 · Happy Birthday, Gino! Nature

Happy Birthday, Gino!

A western lowland gorilla celebrates his birthday; a lioness receives medical attention after her caretaker notices a bump; a caretaker teaches two macaws.

02:30 45m

Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom

S1 · E3 · Betty and the Beast Nature

Betty and the Beast

Hartmann's mountain zebras arrive on the savanna at Disney's Animal Kingdom; babirusa pig Betty is introduced to babirusa pig Mentari.

03:15 45m

Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom

S1 · E4 · Meet the Mandrills Nature

Meet the Mandrills

A male mandrill is introduced to a family of female mandrills by Beth, Erin and Kerri; Susan helps a Sumatran tiger take on a difficult challenge.

Morning

08:00 1h

Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet

S12 · E6 · Like Herding Cats Documentary

Like Herding Cats

Dr. Oakley treats a pair of neglected dogs, and Willow rescues feral cats.

09:00 1h

Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet

S12 · E7 · Not My First Rodeo Documentary

Not My First Rodeo

Dr. Oakley lassos a calf, shears an overgrown sheep and treats a dog with an eye injury.

10:00 1h

Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet

S12 · E8 · Hold Your Mini Horses Documentary

Hold Your Mini Horses

Dr. Oakley treats an emaciated chicken and a dog with a lacerated paw; to help a mini horse, the team needs to get past his protective donkey friend.

11:00 1h

The Incredible Dr. Pol

S18 · E37 · One Year Pol-Der True

One Year Pol-Der

The PVS staff make sure animals have a chance. From tiny puppies and rabbits, large cows and horses, and creepy crawlies, it's a fun mix of awe and yuck!

Daytime

12:00 1h

The Incredible Dr. Pol

S18 · E34 · Pig and Small Documentary

Pig and Small

A pig with a cracked hoof and seven puppies in need of vaccines are professionally treated by Dr. Pol, Dr. Nicole and the members of the veterinary staff.

13:00 1h

The Incredible Dr. Pol

S18 · E15 · When It Rains, It Purrs Documentary

When It Rains, It Purrs

Summer heat and humidity are taking a toll on the furry felines. Dr. Lisa checks for a heart infection of a steer, and Dr. Pol examines a six-week-old colt.

14:00 1h

The Incredible Dr. Pol

S18 · E25 · Sticks and Stones True

Sticks and Stones

Drs. Brenda, Ray and Pol have their hands full with a pig that isn't gaining weight, a dog with back inflammation and a goat with stomach issues.

15:00 59m

The Incredible Dr. Pol

S11 · E10 · Beginner's Yuck True

Beginner's Yuck

As summer approaches, Pol Veterinary Services busily handles seemingly nonstop calls, and Dr. Pol, Dr. Brenda and Dr. Emily welcome in some additional help.

15:59 59m

The Incredible Dr. Pol

S11 · E8 · Foaly Moses! Documentary

Foaly Moses!

The Pol family puts aside their house calls for the day to attend to their Friesian horse as she prepares to give birth after 11 long months.

16:58 59m

The Incredible Dr. Pol

S11 · E6 · Wizard of Paws Documentary

Wizard of Paws

At the clinic, the vets treat a crew of canine patients, including limping labs, damaged Great Danes, pimpled Pomeranians, and terriers with tooth trouble.

17:57 59m

The Incredible Dr. Pol

S11 · E4 · Twist and Snout Documentary

Twist and Snout

Pol Veterinary Services welcomes Dr. Emily's husband to the staff in time to help with some difficult cases, including a complicated calving in bad weather.

Evening

18:56 1h 1m

Savage Kingdom

S1 · E4 · Mother of Lions Documentary

Mother of Lions

Matsumi, the Queen of the Marsh Pride, must keep her dynasty together, because if she fails to do so, she may risk losing the heart of the Savage Kingdom.

19:57 1h 1m

Savage Kingdom

S1 · E3 · Queen of the North Documentary

Queen of the North

The three lionesses of the Northern Pride experience a difficult time as they attempt to rebuild their family, which was once very powerful and dominant.

20:58 2h 2m

Savage Kingdom

S1 · E2 · The Pale Pack Documentary

The Pale Pack

A family of wild dogs battles for survival as they attempt to protect their newborn pups from predators and the elements.

23:00 1h

World's Most Iconic Animals

S1 · E5 · Hippo Documentary

Hippo

Ancient river giants, Hippopotamuses shape ecosystems with power and resilience.

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Morning

Daytime

Evening

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