Coyote Peterson's Wild Field Trip

Get ready for this episode of Coyote Peterson's Wild Field Trip, featuring six-year-old guest host Cooper Labanow as he braves the nighttime desert in search of its infamous venomous and poisonous inhabitants. As the hot desert sun sets, Coyote and Cooper turn on their flashlights and explore the remarkable grounds of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, a desert oasis for all kinds of creepy crawlies. The two quickly make their way up the dangerous ladder of species, from hairy tarantulas, glowing scorpions, and to the most dangerous of all, the rattlesnake!

You may have heard of snakes on a plane, but have you ever heard of snakes on an island? This episode of Wild Field Trip finds Coyote Peterson and guest host Sydney Hendrickson exploring Lake Erie's snake-covered South Bass Island, where a classic tale of heroes and villains plays out every day. The hero in this story is the Lake Erie water snake, and the villain, an invasive fish species known as the round goby, is wreaking havoc in the ecosystem. Sydney and Coyote are sent out on a snake scavenger hunt to capture as many Lake Erie water snakes as they can, which will help with ongoing efforts to protect this critical species.

This episode of Wild Field Trip is sure to be a howling good time! Coyote and guest host Nazir Sall visit the renowned Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka, Missouri, to learn about some of our planet's most incredible endangered canid species. Under the guidance of the center's top canid keepers, Nazir learns how to gain the trust of a finicky fennec fox, prepare enrichment for the bizarre maned wolf, and finally help feed the most endangered canid in the U.S, the red wolf. Through this fun hands-on experience, Coyote and Nazir gain a better understanding of the critical role canids play in the environment and the conservation efforts to protect them.

The ocean is an exciting and mysterious realm home to countless bizarre and often terrifying species, but to experience it all you must be willing to dive in! On this episode of Wild Field Trip, Coyote Peterson helps guest host Taycey Harrison overcome her trepidation of ocean creatures by getting hands on at the Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters. Together, they investigate the creatures that live in different ocean zones, starting with the alien-looking giant isopod, followed by some cool crustaceans in a touch tank! Taking her bravery to the next level, Taycey even aids in the training of some clever sharks and takes the plunge into a tank full of giant stingrays!

On this episode of Wild Field Trip, join Coyote Peterson and guest host Hadley Hofbauer as they explore the lush grounds of The Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio, in search of its resident creatures. With a map, net, and binoculars in hand, Coyote and Hadley navigate the various bodies of water and work their way up the aquatic food web, with encounters with the Northern water snake, painted turtle, and Ohio's top reptilian predator, the common snapping turtle!

Join Coyote Peterson and guest host Julia Maria on this action-packed episode of Wild Field Trip as they get hands-on with the Everglades' top predator - the American alligator! The Everglades Alligator Farm is an educational facility that makes the perfect setting for these two intrepid explorers to learn about the role of alligators in the ecosystem. Julia lives in the dry landlocked state of Arizona and has never seen an alligator or crocodile in real life, until now! Coyote starts Julia off with the unique experience of hatching a baby alligator from an egg! Next, they discuss the differences between alligators and crocodiles. The episode concludes with an alligator feeding frenzy as Coyote and Julia hand feed over 150 large and very hungry gators!