National Geographic Wild TV Guide — Thursday TV Listings & Schedule

Browse the full National Geographic Wild TV guide for Thursday, 27 August 2026. 20 programmes listed , including 6 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:54 1h

Secrets of the Zoo

S1 · E9 · Love is a Cheetah Cub Entertainment

Love is a Cheetah Cub

A look is taken as the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, a non-profit zoo located near the city of Powell, Ohio, clears space for a trio of cheetah cubs.

01:54 1h

Secrets of the Zoo

S1 · E8 · Penguin's New 'Do Entertainment

Penguin's New 'Do

A penguin stuck in molt, a shedding process supposed to occur at specific time of the year or at specific points in an animals' cycle of life, is treated.

02:54 1h

Secrets of the Zoo

S1 · E10 · Welcome to the Family Entertainment

Welcome to the Family

The staff prepares to make a home for an orphaned baby gorilla at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, a non-profit zoo near the city of Powell, Ohio.

03:54 6m

5 Minute Stories

Children

The National Geographic Kids book series is brought to vibrant life in these bite-sized adaptations for curious young readers, with new vocabulary & fun facts.

Morning

08:00 1h

My Best Friend's An Animal NG Kids Compilations

S1 · E1 Children

In this special episode, rescued elephants and monkeys get a second chance.

09:00 1h

My Best Friend's An Animal NG Kids Compilations

S1 · E2 Children

In this special episode, sharks and octopuses become friends with humans.

10:00 56m

Secrets of the Elephants

S1 · E1 · Savanna Documentary

Savanna

Big families and strong relations are the secrets to success for savanna elephants; emotional bonds and wisdom help them navigate a changing world.

10:56 59m

Incredible Animal Journeys

S1 · E6 · Frequent Fliers Documentary

Frequent Fliers

Some of the smallest animals make epic journeys, flying around the world to find the best place to raise a family, from the swallow to the monarch butterfly.

11:55 1h

Incredible Animal Journeys

S1 · E5 · Polar Parenting Documentary

Polar Parenting

The Arctic is a tough place to be a parent when one must lead one's family on a journey to survive, from the polar bear mom guiding her tiny cubs out to sea.

Daytime

12:55 1h

Incredible Animal Journeys

S1 · E4 · Home at the End of the Earth Documentary

Home at the End of the Earth

When one lives at the very end of the Earth, there's no place like home; animals race south to make the most of the short Antarctic summer.

13:55 1h 2m

Incredible Animal Journeys

S1 · E3 · Alaska's River Race Documentary

Alaska's River Race

In the wilds of Alaska, there's one journey that rules them all, the great salmon run; a female salmon battles a torrent of obstacles to spawn.

14:57 1h 1m

Incredible Animal Journeys

S1 · E2 · Chasing the African Rains Documentary

Chasing the African Rains

Animals learn to live life on the move as they chase the rains across the African savannah, from the zebra foal finding her feet in the greatest land migration.

15:58 1h 2m

Incredible Animal Journeys

S1 · E1 · Ocean Odysseys Documentary

Ocean Odysseys

Featuring the dedicated mothers who risk it all to bring new life into the world, from the humpback whale to the green turtle laying her eggs on the beach.

17:00 1h

Port Protection

S5 · E45 · New Blood Old Ways True

New Blood Old Ways

In Port Protection, the old guard passes on wisdom to a new generation.

Evening

18:00 1h

Life Below Zero: Port Protection

S12 · E9 · Dangerous Grounds True

Dangerous Grounds

The residents receive help from friends and family as they complete important tasks before winter arrives; Sam Carlson and his son search for deer.

19:00 1h

Life Below Zero: Port Protection

S12 · E10 · Eyes of the Forest True

Eyes of the Forest

The Port Protection residents adapt to winter conditions to help them survive; Gary ventures into the forest to search for furs; Curly fishes for halibut.

20:00 1h

Life Below Zero: Port Protection

S12 · E11 · New Blood True

New Blood

The residents of Port Protection, Alaska, prepare for the coming difficulties as winter arrives so that they can make it through the season.

21:00 1h

Life Below Zero: Port Protection

S12 · E12 · Dark Days True

Dark Days

The inhabitants contend with harsh weather conditions as winter fully arrives in Port Protection, Alaska, and they try to survive the elements.

22:00 1h

Life Below Zero: Port Protection

S12 · E13 · Blood and Snow True

Blood and Snow

The residents rely on time-proven methods and their personal determination as they face a series of midwinter challenges in their remote habitat.

23:00 1h

Life Below Zero: Port Protection

S12 · E14 · Playing with Fire True

Playing with Fire

The residents of Port Protection, Alaska, complete a series of difficult tasks so that they can better endure the harsh winter season.

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