Jeff Corwin
PMP Network Presents
Jeff Corwin, known for his wildlife shows, joins the program. He talks about his Animal Planet series and his recent expeditions. Corwin also shares a personal story about a dangerous encounter with a coral snake.
Jeff Corwin
About Jeff Corwin
Jeffrey Corwin is an American biologist and wildlife conservationist who became known for his television work exploring endangered species and ecosystems. His career includes hosting Going Wild with Jeff Corwin on Disney Channel, The Jeff Corwin Experience on Animal Planet, and Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin on ABC. He won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lifestyle/Travel/Children's Series Host in 2016. Corwin has also contributed to CNN's Planet in Peril and authored the book 100 Heartbeats on endangered species.
In this interview
- Describes returning from five weeks in Madagascar, Namibia filming cheetahs and chameleons.
- Recalls nearly fatal coral snake bite requiring anti-venom three and three-quarters hours later.
- Explains he was wearing sandals and carelessly stepped on the snake before TV career.
- Says he loves the adventure and sense of jeopardy from exploring wildlife.
“I love the adventure and I do love that sense of jeopardy you get from exploring and pushing the edge.”— Jeff Corwin, in this interview
Since this interview
Corwin continued his television career with Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin beginning in 2016 on ABC, followed by Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin in 2021, presented by Defenders of Wildlife, maintaining his focus on conservation education.
