. >>> jack hanna's wild countdown is next. "action news" continues later tonight at 6:00 p.m.e'll see you tomorrow morning at 6:00 a.m. i'm eva pilgrim, along with chris sowers enjoy your holiday weekend. >> "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." did you know that sometimes the sweetest-looking animals can be the most dangerous? oh! i shouldn't have done it. today, i've got 6 stories of deception and danger. look at that. look at the mouth open. >> look at the mouth open, yeah. >> like giant mammals raging out of control. fuzzy marsupials with savage appetites. and tiny, candy-colored frogs that can kill with a single touch. >> he's get a very strong poison on the back. >> poison? >> yeah. >> and later, mylo

. >> jack hanna's wild countdown is next on on channel 66.action news" is back later tonight and we'll see you tomorrow morning at 6:00 a.m. let's take a journey down the rabbit hole, the walnut street theater brings some of your favorite stories to life. for chris sowers and the entire "action news" team, i'm eva pilgrim. have a great saturday! try to stay dry for the next hour or so. >> jack hanna's wild countdown is sponsored by nationwide insurance. >> hi, everybody, i'm jack hanna, coming to you from my base camp here at the columbus zoo and welcome to "wild countdown." there's a lion out here. there's a lion out here. are y'all listening to me? 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. >> right in 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, no, i feel better

partners of conservation for over 30 years. >> hi, i'm jack hanna coming to you from my home here atolumbus zoo. welcome to into the wild. i've been swd in visiting chile for its dive verse wildlife. when i got a chance of a life-time, i jumped on it. i wasn't disappointed. the animals. >> look at this. white tailed deer. >> next on into the wild. pat zonia is the region at the southernmost tip of south america. it spanned chile and argentina. it is home to the andys mountains. it is one of the most beautiful places we have come across. >> see what we're talking about. that's not a picture or backdrop or something that was put in that's not a picture or backdrop or something that was put in this to make sure.

insurance and the columbus zoo, partners in conservation for over 30 years. >> hi, everyone, i'm jack hanna here with my friend wilbur the woodchuck coming to you from our home in the columbus zoo, welcome to "into the wild." our family love to share our animal stories with each and everyone of you. today we're visiting another family who has dedicated their life to doing just that, bringing the zoo to you. you want to go, wilbur. hey, dave. >> you guys made it. >> it's a wild day. >> is this going to hurt my head? >> a lot of surprises. >> hold on tight. >> we head wildwile. get your shoes on, wilbur! >> this is a small city in southern california about halfway between los angeles and san francisco. a strong history in wine making, most visitors are here to see the vineyards, but not us. we're here to visit my good old buddy david jackson who operates an animal rescue center. he works hard teaching kids about wildlife conservation with his company, zoo to you. >> we had one of the

i'm jack hanna and welcome to "into the wild." it's no secret elephants are my favorite animals.t might be because i've spent so much time hanging out with these guys here at columbus zoo. we're getting up close and personal with the largest land mammals on the planet. it's full of big surprises. >> that's something else. >> and awesome adventure. >> i see it! big elephants. >> join us next as we head "into the wild." >> i'm trying to take a dust bath with you, buddy. >> elephafants are the largest living land mammals on the planets. african elephants and the shorter asian elephant with smaller ears and smoother skin. while most people associate elephants with wisdom and intelligence, it's humans who are causing their populations to decline.

. >> "jack hanna's wild countdown" is sponsored by nationwide insurance. >> hi, everybody, i'm jack hanna, coming to you from my base camp here at the columbus zoo. welcome to "wild countdown." whoa! in my visits to wildlife parks and zoos, i've had the chance to try out all kinds of occupations. i always wanted to be a game warden. over the years, i've become a jack of all trades. i did too do that! >> she did that all on her own. >> she--bull. get along, get along, doggie! today, we'll look back at 6 of my favorite jobs. oh, i'd hate to get charged on my first day at work. and don't miss the blooper of the week starring my wife sue. [laughing] it sure is a tough job beinge.

i'm jack hanna, coming to you from my base camp here at the columbus zoo.r survival, some species are armed to the teeth. other animals defend themselves with spikes. i want to touch him so bad. thorns... >> they appear very, very horrible. >> or shields. looks like two big boulders in there. and later, don't miss o one of y most disarming bloopers ever. >> that's because it's so-- >> oh. uh-oh. today's "countdown" is armed and ready for action, and it's starting right now. >> you take

. >> "jack hanna's wild countdown" is sponsored by nationwide insurance. >> hi, everybody, i'm jack hannamp here at the columbus zoo. welcome to "wild countdown." whoa! in my visits to wildlife parks and zoos, i've had the chance to try out all kinds of occupations. i always wanted to be a game warden. over the years, i've become a jack of all trades. i did too do that! >> she did that all on her own. >> she--bull. get along, get along, doggie! today, we'll look back at 6 of my favorite jobs. oh, i'd hate to get charged on my first dayay at work. and don't miss the blooper of the week starring my wife sue. [laughing] it sure is a tough job being me. gi

i'm jack hanna, coming to you from my base camp here at the columbus zoo.ountdown." to win the battle for survival, some species are armed to the teeth. other animals defend themselves with spikes. i want to touch him so bad. thorns... >> they appear very, very horrible. >> or shields. looks like two big boulders in there. and later, don't miss one of my most disarming bloopers ever. >> that's because it's so-- >> oh. uh-oh. today's "countdown" is armed and ready for action, and it's starting right now.

. >> "jack hanna's wild countdown" is sponsored by nationwide insurance. >> hi, everybody, i'm jack hannayou from my base camp here at the columbus zoo. welcome to "wild countdown." whoa! in my visits to wildlife parks and zoos, i've had the chance to try out all kinds of occupations. i always wanted to be a game warden. over the years, i've become a jack of all trades. i did too do that! >> she did that all on her own. >> she--bull. get along, get along, doggie! today, we'll look back at 6 of my favorite jobs. oh, i'd hate to get charged on my first day at work. and don't miss the blooper of the week starring my wife sue. [laughing]

. >> jack hanna's wild countdown is sponsored by nationwide insurance. >> hi, everybody, i'm jack hannahere's a lion out here. there's a lion out here. are y'all listening to me? 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. >> right in 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, no, i feel better already. so stick around for seven sensatiol bush camps, lodges, and more on today's "w

. >> jack hanna's wild countdown is sponsored by nationwide insurance. >> hi, everybody, i'm jack hannafrom my base camp here at the columbus zoo and welcome to "wild countdown." there's a lion out here. there's a lion out here. are y'all listening to me? 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. >> right in 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, no, i feel better already. so stick around for seven sensatiol