‘Wildlife Nation: Expedition Florida’ Debuts Jan. 6 On ABC Stations

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) today announced that a new season of Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin will premiere Saturday, Jan. 6, as Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin: Expedition Florida. The show, hosted by Emmy-winning conservationist Jeff Corwin, airs weekends on ABC owned and affiliated stations across the country as part of the “Weekend Adventure” educational/informational programming block.

For the upcoming season, the show has partnered with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, a federally recognized Native American tribe, to showcase the wildlife and conservation efforts focused on Florida’s Everglades as the region wrestles with environmental challenges.

Wildlife Nation, which has earned four Daytime Emmy nominations and 11 Telly Awards, highlights wildlife across North America and the partners working together to preserve their natural environment.

For centuries, Mikasuki-speaking Native Americans have had a presence in the Everglades region, and in recent decades have been advocates for its preservation. This season of Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin marks the first time the tribe’s environmental efforts have received multi-episode national television exposure, Hearst Media says.

“Our partnership with the Miccosukee Tribe will continue to raise awareness on the importance of wildlife conservation,” says Bryan Curb, HMPG executive vice president and general manager, education/information. “Jeff Corwin has long been an advocate for these efforts, and we know our Wildlife Nation fans will develop an even deeper appreciation of this vitally important region.”

Talbert Cypress, chairman of the Miccosukee Tribe, says: “We’re thrilled to partner with HMPG to tell the story about Central and South Florida’s natural wonders, and what we and others are doing to help preserve the region for future generations.”