The Best TV Shows on Nat Geo Wild

Every Nat Geo Wild Show Ranked From Best To Worst

As of June 2026, our compilation of Nat Geo Wild’s top-rated series boasts over 20 unique shows. Premiering in 2004 and 2009, Dog Whisperer and Monster Fish are among Nat Geo Wild’s most celebrated shows. A broadcaster of distinction, Nat Geo Wild has aired more than 20 shows between 2004 and 2026.

  • The Desert Sea
    The Desert Sea (2016)9.0

    The Desert Sea is an Ultra High Definition 2 part series that centers on North America's diverse Sonoran Desert. The first hour explores why the Sonoran is the wettest and most diverse desert in the Americas due to its unique proximity to the Gulf of California and the great Pacific Ocean - a coastal desert next to an extraordinary rich marine environment of sea lions, dolphins and even blue whales. The second hour focuses on the abundant and diverse creatures that have adapted to desert life in this unique environment: from big cats, giant hares and killer insects, to extraordinary reptiles and even a bird that can run at high speeds.

  • Secrets of the Bees
    Secrets of the Bees (2026)9.0

    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.

  • When Sharks Attack
    When Sharks Attack (2013)8.5

    Terror-filled deep sea saga using underwater photography, gripping news archives & paralyzing testimony to investigate three mysterious and deadly recent shark attacks.

  • 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)8.2

    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.

  • China's Wild Empire
    China's Wild Empire (2023)8.2

    The epic adventures of China’s golden snub-nosed monkeys, Tibetan antelope and Asian elephants, told across the seasons in a diversity of habitats.

  • 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.

  • Savage Kingdom
    Savage Kingdom (2016)7.8

    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.

  • Wild Hawaii
    Wild Hawaii (2014)7.7

    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.

  • Cesar 911
    Cesar 911 (2014)7.2

    The world’s most loved dog behaviorist, Cesar Millan, rescues neighborhoods terrorized by badly misbehaving pooches. Each week, Cesar is called in by whistleblowers who tell on the four-legged thugs who scare neighbors, clients, friends, and even family members! Cesar surprises dog owners to witness the chaos firsthand and uses his unmatched expertise to bring balance to the dogs and humans.

  • Critter Fixers: Country Vets
    Critter Fixers: Country Vets (2020)7.0

    100 miles south of Atlanta, Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson are two longtime friends who own and operate Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital. Together with their loving staff, Drs. Hodges and Ferguson treat and care for over 20,000 patients. Between emergency visits to the office, and farm calls throughout rural Georgia - the Critter Fixers are constantly bombarded with unique cases you only see in the country.

  • Dog Whisperer
    Dog Whisperer (2004)6.9

    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.

  • Animal Fight Night
    Animal Fight Night (2013)6.7

    Featuring battles between some of the biggest and baddest fighters of the animal kingdom and some of the most surprising, revealing the extraordinary motivations and strategies that fuel each incredible brawl.

  • 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.

  • Monster Fish
    Monster Fish (2009)6.0

    Biologist Zeb Hogan is in search of some of the largest fish on earth. Using many methods of fishing to catch the giant fish he is in search of and Often finds himself in exotic environments.

  • Africa's Hunters
    Africa's Hunters (2017)6.0

    A wise old leopard is challenged by a young rival; a lion cub struggles to find his place in the pride; and a lowly young hyena needs to grow up fast as the dry season takes hold. Powerful, personal stories will reveal the unique characters and amazing adaptations of Africa's top predators, followed in intimate detail, in the Zambian wilderness.

  • 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.

  • Destination Wild: India
    Destination Wild: India (2024)N/A

    India's biodiverse landscapes range from vast deserts and dense forests to towering mountains, each contributing to the country's rich tapestry of life. The Himalayas, standing tall in the north, shelter rare and iconic species such as the elusive snow leopards and Himalayan brown bears. Among the dense canopies of the Western Ghats in the south, endangered lion-tailed macaques scour the trees for jackfruit. And lying in the heart of southern India, one of its largest protected woodlands harbours Indian elephants and Bengal tigers. Then finally transitioning to the west, the Thar Desert unfolds, challenging life to adapt to extreme arid conditions. Here, blackbuck antelope and Asiatic lions navigate the vast, sandy expanses in search of food. A tapestry of ecosystems, all within one country.