Press Releases
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July 7, 2017
TREEHOUSE MASTERS RETURNS TO ANIMAL PLANET FOR AN ALL-NEW SEASON ON AUGUST 4 AT 9PM/ET
Animal Planet’s TREEHOUSE MASTERS returns for all-new episodes beginning Friday, August 4 at 9PM. This season, Pete Nelson and his crew will take on new build locations, including Norway for their first ever international treehouse build, and a very …
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May 15, 2017
DONNA D’ALESSANDRO NAMED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING FOR DISCOVERY CHANNEL AND ANIMAL PLANET
Donna D'Alessandro has been named Senior Vice President of Programming for Discovery Channel and Animal Planet. In her new role, D'Alessandro will oversee day to day program strategy for both networks, coordinating across all departments …
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May 9, 2017
ANIMAL PLANET DELIVERS PRIME TIME VIEWERSHIP GAINS IN APRIL
On the heels of year-over-year Prime Time ratings and viewership gains in March, Animal Planet delivers Prime Time increases of +9% (623,000 vs. 572,000) in Total Viewers P2+ in April vs. April 2016 in Live …
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April 25, 2017
NFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION AND MORRIS ANIMAL REFUGE TEAM UP FOR ANIMAL PLANET’S “ROAD TO PUPPY BOWL DRAFT ADOPTION EVENT” IN PHILADELPHIA ON APRIL 26
NFL draft fever comes to Animal Planet with the ROAD TO PUPPY BOWL DRAFT ADOPTION EVENT at Philadelphia’s Morris Animal Refuge on Wed. April 26 from 2-5 PM/ET. Animal Planet is teaming up with the NFL …
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April 19, 2017
ADVENTURE CAMERAMAN LEADS THE JOURNEY TO UNCOVER MYSTERIOUS CREATURES IN EXPEDITION MUNGO
When adventure beckons, Mungo is there. Mungo, known as one of the premiere adventure cameramen, has traveled to more than 90 countries to capture the world’s wild and wonderful – and sometimes hostile – environments. …
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March 30, 2017
ANIMAL OWNERS LOOKTO MAKE BIG CHANGES FOR THEIR OVERWEIGHT PETS IN ANIMAL PLANET'S MY FAT PET (WT)
Who hasn’t laughed at a shared internet video of a cat trying to fit through a cat door? But the unfortunate truth is that the U.S. pet overweight and obesity rate for dogs and cats …
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March 28, 2017
ANIMAL PLANET ANNOUNCES 2017-2018 UPFRONT PROGRAMMING SLATE
Animal Planet unveiled its primetime programming slate for 2017-2018. The network’s new and returning series will connect Animal Planet audiences with three programming themes: fun, with programming and characters that help us find the humor …
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March 23, 2017
FUR-IOUS FELINES GO CLAW TO CLAW WITH “THE CAT DADDY,” BUT EVERYONE WINS, IN THE NEW SEASON OF MY CAT FROM HELL PREMIERING APRIL 29
Cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy has seen everything in his long career and the newest season of MY CAT FROM HELL is no exception. Between working with a cat named after him and saving the lives …
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March 22, 2017
ANIMAL PLANET’S THE VET LIFE RETURNS WITH A WILD VARIETY OF ANIMAL CLIENTELE ALONGSIDE TEXAS-SIZED FAMILY FUN
ANIMAL PLANET’S THE VET LIFE RETURNS WITH A WILD VARIETY OF ANIMAL CLIENTELE ALONGSIDE TEXAS-SIZED FAMILY FUN Season Two Premieres Saturday, April 15 at 10:00 p.m. (Los Angeles – March 20, 2017) Now that their …
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March 16, 2017
ANIMAL PLANET ANNOUNCES THE FINAL SEASON OF TOP SERIES RIVER MONSTERS
ANIMAL PLANET ANNOUNCES THE FINAL SEASON OF TOP SERIES RIVER MONSTERS Ninth and Final Season of RIVER MONSTERS Premieres April 23 After eight years, extreme angler and biologist Jeremy Wade is hanging up his fishing …
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February 10, 2017
NORTH WOODS LAW: NEW HAMPSHIRE PREMIERES ON ANIMAL PLANET AND LONE STAR LAW RETURNS FOR AN ALL NEW SEASON
The force is strong on Animal Planet with two of the network’s finest law enforcement series premiering this quarter. Audiences will be introduced to New Hampshire’s Conservation Officers in all-new series NORTH WOODS LAW: NEW HAMPSHIRE which …
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February 8, 2017
ANIMAL PLANET SCORES SECOND HIGHEST-RATED PUPPY BOWL EVER
Animal Planet’s PUPPY BOWL XIII was the second highest-rated Puppy Bowl ever with a 1.11 rating from 3-5PM/ET (12-2PM/PT) on Sunday, Feb. 5 among Adults 25-54 in L+SD, up +4% from last year’s game (1.07) and …
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February 6, 2017
“WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMAL COMMERICALS” COUNTS DOWN THE MOST ENTERTAINING TELEVISION ADS FEATURING ANIMALS ON FEB. 10 AT 9PM
“WORLD’S FUNNIEST ANIMAL COMMERICALS” COUNTS DOWN THE MOST ENTERTAINING TELEVISION ADS FEATURING ANIMALS ON FEB. 10 AT 9PM Terry Crews Hosts One-Hour Special Animal commercials on television - they’re cute, they’re shocking and sometimes they’re …
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January 30, 2017
ANIMAL PLANET’S DR. JEFF: ROCKY MOUNTAIN VET RETURNS TO TACKLE ALL-NEW CASES IN AN ALL-NEW CLINIC
ANIMAL PLANET’S DR. JEFF: ROCKY MOUNTAIN VET RETURNS TO TACKLE ALL-NEW CASES IN AN ALL-NEW CLINIC Season Three Premieres Saturday, February 4 at 9 PM ET/PT Dr. Jeff and his dedicated staff at Planned Pethood Plus scrub …
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January 23, 2017
GROUNDHOG DAY AND PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL COME TO ANIMAL PLANET ON FEBRUARY 2
GROUNDHOG DAY AND PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL COME TO ANIMAL PLANET ON FEBRUARY 2; GROUNDHOG DAY AND PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL COMES TO ANIMAL PLANET ON FEBRUARY 2; GROUNDHOG DAY AND PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL COMES TO ANIMAL PLANET ON FEBRUARY …
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January 18, 2017
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ANIMAL PLANET TAKES AUDIENCES BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE BRONX ZOO IN ALL-NEW DOCUSERIES “THE ZOO”
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ANIMAL PLANET TAKES AUDIENCES BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE BRONX ZOO IN ALL-NEW DOCUSERIES “THE ZOO” Animal Planet takes audiences on a first-ever, in-depth look behind the scenes at the …
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January 3, 2017
BARKING RIGHTS ARE UP FOR GRABS WHEN ANIMAL PLANET’S PUPPY BOWL XIII TEARS UP THE TURF ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Someone’s Gonna Get Licked! BARKING RIGHTS ARE UP FOR GRABS WHEN ANIMAL PLANET’S PUPPY BOWL XIII TEARS UP THE TURF ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 78 Puppies from 34 Rescues Across the U.S. Were Drafted to …
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January 3, 2017
ANIAML PLANET DELIVERS RATINGS GROWTH IN 2016
Animal Planet was up double-digits (+18%) on Saturday nights among Women 25-54 (0.39 vs. 0.33) in L+3, driven by growth on key series that include PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES, MY CAT FROM HELL, and freshman …
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January 3, 2017
ANIAML PLANET DELIVERS RATINGS GROWTH IN 2016
Animal Planet was up double-digits (+18%) on Saturday nights among Women 25-54 (0.39 vs. 0.33) in L+3, driven by growth on key series that include PIT BULLS AND PAROLEES, MY CAT FROM HELL, and freshman …
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December 15, 2016
ANIMAL KINGDOM AND COMEDY CLUB COLLIDE IN ANIMAL PLANET’S NEW SERIES ‘ANIMAL NATION WITH ANTHONY ANDERSON’ AIRING FEBRUARY 10 AT 10PM
Calling all animal lovers! Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Anthony Anderson hosts Animal Planet’s all-new weekly talk show ANIMAL NATION WITH ANTHONY ANDERSON, with a special preview to air following Puppy Bowl on Sunday, February 5 …
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