. >> jack hanna's "wild countdown" is sponsored by nationwide insurance. >> hi, everyone, i'm jack hanna, coming to you from my base camp here at the columbus zoo. and welcome to "wild countdown." one of the best perks of being a conservationist comes when the job is done. gonna say good-bye to you in a bit. today, the inspiring stories of incredible creatures that i helped release into the wild. you want me to show you how to fly? plus my blooper of the week. cut him loose and let him go! >> we let it to be free? >> yes. so stick around. 6 special species are going home on today's "wild countdown." i don't know, it happened so dad-gum fast, i don't know what happened. we tried to leave our tents.

you can see the clo >> jack hanna's wild countdown is sponsored by nationwide insurance. >> hi, everyonem jack hanna coming to you from my base camp here at the columbus zoo and welcome to "wild countdown." today, seven unforgettable safaris i took on foot. chimps are in these woods somewhere. tracking the animals on the ground face to face. i never knew that they could walk that fast and eat at the same time. >> can you be small? >> are they gonna attack or just come over and see us? >> no. >> don't miss the blooper of the week. that's uncomfortable, walking down and talking, but i'll do it. so, come take a walk on the wild side on today's "wild countdown." wh

jack hanna, friend of the program. you can see "wild countdown" on saturdays on most abc stations. ou, jack. [ cheers and applause ] >>> all across the country today, families are gathering to celebrate the fourth of july. and we have our own family celebration here. a family band called the henningsens. they're all from the illinois heartland. their e.p. called "the henningsens" is out now. and they're on tour with brad paisley. this is a family affair. you used to be in the business, ages ago. >> ages ago. >> and got back into it when you guys started a band. right? >> yeah. >> how did that happen? >> we were in nashville. and we met a country song writer. and he took us to the blue bird cafe. that's on the show "nashville." >> and when dad said i want to join the band, you didn't have second thoughts about that? >> oh, no. we always had second thoughts about that. >> well, i have to tell you, brad paisley, who you're on tour last night. the henningsens are on "gma" tomorrow. good luck, guys. and good luck to the host that has to introduce them and pronounce that last name. thanks

. ♪ >> jack hanna's wild countdown is sponsored by nationwide insurance. >> hi, everybody, i'm jack hannacoming to you from my base camp here at the columbus zoo and welcome to "wild countdown." there's a lion out here. are y'all listening to me?ening? the only thing better than meeting wild animals is spending the night in their world. a puff adder? >> it's going straight to your tent, jack. >> today, seven stories from exotic lodges and campsites around the world. jack.front of your tent, jack. >> i could have sat here all morning and watched the kill. and later on, don't miss my "blooper of the week." no, no, no. no, noso, stic so, stic so, stick around for seven sensational bush cam,

have a great day >> "jack hanna's wild countdown" is sponsored by nationwide insurance. >> hello everyonckna, comin ck hanna, coming to you from my base camp here at the columbus zoo. and welcome to "wild countdown." all animals start small. >> tiny, tiny, tiny. >> the lucky ones have mothers to look out for them until they can take care of themselves. >> they're growling because the mother has been away for the night, now they're hungry. >> some are sweet, some are strict, and a few are downright ferocious! >> she's telling us, don't bother the baby. >> looks like a cub here. and there's two, there's two, can you see? >> [screams] >> and of course, my blooper of the week. so stick around to see h