Naturally Wild Explorers Episodes:

1. “Respect the Rattle”- Rattlesnakes of all kinds are found in the wild by T.R. and his crew. T.R. also explains the ecological role of rattlesnakes. How to advice on dealing with snakes found in one’s backyard.

2. “Iguana-gone” – In an episode that takes viewers to Mexico, T.R. and the crew take a look at one of nature’s most fascinating lizards. Also a look at iguana rescue leagues that take on caring for the pet lizards…after their former owners give them up.

3. “Going Bats!”- T.R. goes on the search for bats of the Southwest. Along the way, he talks about the facts and myths surrounding the creatures of the night. Also, tips on how to build a bat house for insect control.

4. “Animal Plastic Surgery” – It’s true…people are having cosmetic surgery on their pets. T.R. introduces us to a vet that performs plastic surgery for humane purposes. Also, a look at the whacky…like venom sack implants for King Cobras!

5. “America’s Monitor Lizard” - T.R. heads to the Mojave desert in search of the gila monster, one of only two poisonous lizards in the world. Also a look at the South American tegu lizard.

6. “Shakin’ Snakes” – With the help of keepers at the Houston Zoo, T.R. takes a look at several non-venomous snakes found in Southeastern America.

7. “Chihuahuan Expedition Part 1” – T.R. and the crew head off to the largest desert in North America. The Chihuahuan Desert covers more than 200,000 square miles and stretches into parts of Arizona, New Mexico and far western Texas.

8. “Chihuahuan Expedition Part 2” - T.R.’s adventure into North America’s largest desert continues as the crew takes a look at the wildlife along the way…including Diamondback Rattlesnakes and Collared Lizards.

9. “Tails of Toads and Dragons” - T.R. goes on the hunt for one of Texas most endangered species…the horned toad. Also, a look at the popularity of the Australian bearded dragon as pets.

10. “Bullshark!” – The Gulf of Mexico is home to more than a dozen species of sharks. With the help of a few marine biologists…T.R. takes viewers on the open sea. Also, tips on setting up a salt-water aquarium.

11. “Costa Rica Monkey Odyssey” – T.R. enlists the help of primate keepers from the Houston Zoo for a journey to Costa Rica in search of the black handed spider monkey.

12. “Sasquatch Fever” – Did you know that Northeast Texas is a hot zone when it comes to spotting Bigfoot? T.R. goes out looking for the mythological beast with members of Texas Bigfoot Research Center. Also, how-to tips on the proper caring of Bigfoot…

13. “Wild Animals…Not Pets!” - How easy is it to get a lion cub? Too Easy. T.R. takes a look at the exotic pet trade. What animals make good pets?

14. “Saving Private Kermit” – T.R. joins a team from the Houston Zoo as they travel to Panama where the Houston Zoo has a conservations program aimed at saving a species of endangered frog.

15. “Lion’s Share” - T.R. takes a ride down to the Trans Pecos mountains of Texas looking for cougars and bob-cats. Also, a look animal sanctuaries that now care for unwanted lions and tigers-victims of the pet trade.

16. “Big Snakes!” – T.R. once again enlists the help of his friends at the Zoo with a look at some of the biggest snakes in the world. The journey eventually takes the crew to South America in search of the anaconda.

17. “African Adventure” – T.R. is headed into the heart of Africa. The Kazungula Heartland to be exact. The explorers begin a two part journey into the wilderness surrounding Victoria Falls.

18. “African Adventure Pt. 2” – T.R.’s adventures continue with a look at cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, lions, wild dogs and other native wildlife of Africa’s Kazungula Heartland.

19. “Bear Care 101” - Did you know there are people who keep bears as pets? T.R. joins animal rescue leagues that save bears, born and raised in captivity but live in deplorable conditions.

20. “Leaping Lizards!” – A look at lizards of all kinds…from Geckos to Komodo Dragons. Also, T.R. talks about the dos and don’ts for keeping lizards.

21. “Grand Canyon Trek” – Following in the footsteps of his childhood heroes, The Brady Bunch, T.R. heads to the Grand Canyon. Included a look at the clash between visitors and native wildlife like bighorn sheep, mule deer, mountain lions, bobcats and elk.

22. “Grand Canyon Trek Pt.2 “ – A look at the native wildlife of The Grand Canyon continues. Also a look at the Havasupai Indian Reservation.

23. “Prairie Dog Playtime” - The black tailed prairie dog is examined and tracked in the wild. Also T.R. introduces us to his pet prairie dogs- Stitch and Stella.

24. “Wolf…Man!” – Once again T.R. crosses the border…this time heading to Argentina in search of the maned wolf. Scientists estimate only thousands now live in the wild. Also, a look at the maned wolves at the Houston Zoo

25. “Dolphin IQ” – With the help of Sea World (TX or CA) or National Park, T.R. shows us how dolphins live and breed in captivity and programs that revive and set free injured dolphins. He also learns about dolphin games and how dolphins came to be the big IQ creatures of the sea.

26. “Elephant Hootenanny!” - The elephants at the Houston Zoo are making a move to a new exhibit and T.R. takes viewers behind the scenes of the project. Included: a look at elephant art…painted by a pachyderm and an elephant ultrasound.

27. “Goin’ Fish’n” -T.R. goes fishing in the Gulf coastal or Gulf of Mexico– for fish like Scrawled Cowfish, Porcupine fish, Queen Triggerfish, Red Snapper, Stoplight Parrotfish, reporting to Sergeant Major, removing his hat with a bow to Queen Angelfish.

28. “Bear Country” – T.R. takes the viewers to the upper pacific coast of America to visit 1,000 pound Grizzly and Brown bears that can be known to be bit temperamental. Also a look a beehive-eating Black Bears.

29. “Varmits!” - T.R. takes a look at rodents of all kinds, from gerbils to field mice. Also, a look at different cultures’ takes on rodents…like an ancient Roman snack-in-a-jar, the Edible Dormouse!

30. “Natural Encounters” – A look at a coral reef…a meerkat colony and a bat cave. All three are found in the Houston Zoo’s Natural Encounter exhibit. T.R. takes us on the journey through this one-of-a-kind marvel and introduces us to the people who keep it running.

31. “Dazzling Greek Part 1” - T.R. visits the breathtaking view of the Greek Islands to see the animals living today and the renown cats who wander the cobblestone pathways and ancient ruins.

32. “Dazzling Part 2” - Continuing on his visits to the Greek islands, T.R. compares the animals shown in ancient pictures to modern animals scattered around the various islands.

33. “Gator Bait” - In the marshy bayous of east Texas more than 200 thousand alligators lurk….T.R. takes a journey into the swamps and wetlands of the south for a show on the American Alligator

34. “Hangin’ Ten with Great Whites” - T.R. and the explorers venture to the West Coast where surfers and Great White sharks sometimes commingle.

35. “Wild Hog-Wild” – T.R. goes in search of javelinas, a species of wild hogs found in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Back at the Zoo’s home base, T.R. introduces us to an African wild boar that was hand raised and thinks she’s a dog.

36. “Ropin’ Atlantis” – Drawing from the legend of Atlantis. T.R. takes a cowboy’s journey to regions where the mythical city may have existed. Also, a look at the animals in the regions.

37. “A Whale of a Time” – With seal experts from the Houston Zoo, T.R. is off to Washington State to look at the unique predator-prey relationship between killer whales and seals. Also, a look at how seals raise their young.

38. “Aussie Roundup” – T.R. dons his best bush hat and Aussie boots for a trip to the other side of the world. This episode finds the crew in the outback with Aussie cowboys who help T. R. track native wildlife.

39. “Aussie Roundup Pt. 2” - T.R. continues his adventures down under with a trip to New Zealand. While there he hooks up with an old longtime friend from the 80’s New Zealand pop band Crowded House.

40. “Big Bend Adventures” - T.R. and the Explores’ crew head to one of the most famous attractions in Texas- Big Bend National Park.

41. “Turtles with Moustaches” – T.R. goes to the Gulf Coast to talk about programs for conserving Kemps Ridley sea turtles.

42. “Horsin’ Around” – Horses and humans have had a relationship that stretches back 30,000 years. Taking the crew to Europe, T.R. gets a first hand look at cave paintings of horses in France and Spain. Also, a look at man’s relationship with horses today.

43. “Natures Tiny Tank” – T.R. goes on the hunt for armadillos. Along the way, he introduces viewers to a town that stages an annual “armadillo wedding” and people who keep them as pets.

44. “Monkey Paw” – In an episode that is based at the Houston Zoo, T.R. takes a look at primate keepers and their special relationships with their animals.

45. “Southwestern Raptors” – T.R. and crew head to the deserts of America’s southwest to look at birds of prey. Also, a close look at the Houston Zoo’s Aviary.

46. “Blackbeard’s Treasure” – The coastline of North Carolina was where the legendary pirate Blackbeard met his fate nearly 400 years ago. T.R. heads to a dive site where archeologists are recovering the pirate’s ship. Also the crew takes a look at some of the 37 species of snakes found in N. Carolina.

47. “Texas River Otters?” – T. R. follows a program started by the Houston Zoo that tracks river otters in Texas…a place they formerly were not believed to exist.

48. “Volcano Rabbits?” – T.R. heads to Mexico City in search of the endangered volcano rabbit. The elusive animal numbers only 2800 and was documented in Aztec paintings.

49. “Animal Celebrities” – A look at the real versions of animals immortalized in cartoons and movies…included meerkats, the naked mole rat and penguins.

50. “Yellowstone Buffalo” – T.R. heads to Yellowstone National Park to track the herd of buffalo. Once on the verge of extinction, the American Bison is now on the rise. Also, a look at the Cheyenne Reservation.

51. “Jaguar not the car…” – T. R. looks at the jaguars of the U.S. southwest and Mexico. Also a look at a very special relationship between a black spotted jaguar and its keeper at the Houston Zoo.

52. “Snappin’ Turtles” – T.R. and the crew head to the Mississippi Valley to catch an up close look at the largest freshwater turtle in North America- the Alligator Snapping Turtle. Also a look at one of the most unusual turtles…the stinkpot turtle of Florida!