Wild Kratts

Wild Kratts is an animated show that first aired in 2011 on PBS Kids. It stars real-life brothers Chris and Martin Kratt. The brothers use special creature power suits to transform into animals. The show teaches kids about animals, habitats, and ecology.

The Kratt Brothers

Chris Kratt wears a green suit and Martin wears a blue suit. They travel the world studying animals in their natural habitats. Their crew includes Aviva, who invents the creature power discs, and Jimmy Z and Koki who help from the Tortuga headquarters.

The Kratt brothers are ready for an animal adventure.
The Kratt brothers are ready for an animal adventure. (Kratt Brothers Company / Wikimedia Commons)

Creature Powers

The creature power suits let the brothers take on animal abilities. They can run like a cheetah, swim like a dolphin, or fly like an eagle. Each episode features different animals and teaches real facts about how they survive in the wild.

Fun Facts

  • Chris and Martin Kratt are real brothers who love animals in real life.
  • They hosted two other nature shows before Wild Kratts.
  • The show has featured over 200 different animal species.

Did You Know?

Before Wild Kratts, Chris and Martin Kratt hosted Zoboomafoo with a real lemur named Jovian. The brothers have been teaching kids about animals on TV for over 25 years!