The Wild Life Of Dr. Ole - Season 1

Doc Ole helps restore the endangered Mexican gray wolf to the Arizona wildlife and releases an owl into the wild after treating its injured foot. At the clinic, he checks on a ball python, neuters a pot-bellied pig and treats a black lab that was bit by a pig.

The Wild Life of Dr. Ole - Season 1

Dr. Ole Alcumbrac, DMV is a wildlife veterinarian[1] known for hosting The Wild Life of Dr. Ole on Nat Geo Wild[2] and Wild Ops on The Outdoor Channel.[3] He is recipient of an Emmy Award (from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter) for his production and hosting work on The Jaguar Project.[4]

Since 1994, Alcumbrac has owned and operated White Mountain Animal Hospital, a mixed animal and exotic practice in northern Arizona, providing treatment to any animal that comes through the door.[1] The practice has overseen several zoological operations, including patients from the prestigious Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, the Phoenix Zoo, and Bearizona Wildlife Park.[1] Alcumbrac is a recipient of the Award of Excellence from the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.[5] He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Texas Tech University where he teaches formal classes and practicals internationally on wildlife capture; he previously taught at Northland Pioneer College, where he was an instructor of Veterinary Sciences.[1]

In 2021 Alcumbrac starred in Nat Geo Wild's, The Wild Life of Dr. Ole.[2] He also has television experience from 2019 as the host of the Outdoor Channel original series Wild Ops.[3] He has also made several appearances in Arizona Game and Fish Department's Wildlife Views.[7]

Dr. Ole Alcumbrac is the owner and Chief of Staff here at White Mountain Animal Hospital. He is also the Director of Wildlife Health Services, which specializes in immobilization and capture of native and exotic species. He provides clinical and consultation services for both private and public collections of wild animals and serves as a consulting veterinarian for Departments of the Arizona Game and Fish, the White Mountain Apache Game and Fish, the New Mexico Game and Fish, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Dr. Ole is the lead veterinarian for the Mexican Wolf Project, the Sonoran Pronghorn Project and multiple game and nongame species studies.

Here in the White Mountains, Dr. Ole is well-known & loved. As one of the most established veterinarians in the area, most folks have heard his name here or there. He loves seeing your pets and helping you to both understand and correct any issues they may be experiencing as much as he loves his work with our local & foreign wildlife!

Dr. Robert Evans joined our team in 2017 as a relief veterinarian for when Dr. Ole is out on his wildlife adventures. He was born and raised by an agricultural family in a small town in Iowa. He later moved to Arizona where he completed his high school education. He joined the Navy in 1964 during the Vietnam era to avoid being drafted into the Army. There, he worked in an intelligence gathering position against the Russians, Chinese, and Northern Vietnamese.

Jill officially returned to White Mountain Animal Hospital in 2019. She first began working for Dr. Ole as a veterinary technician in 2001, became his first wildlife technician, and has continued to work with him on various projects over the years. Her diverse experience in veterinary medicine, business development, management, and marketing has truly been instrumental in cultivating the success of our practice and for creating the exceptional culture of our organization.

Katie is an Arizona native, but new to the White Mountain area. She spent most of her weekends as a child visiting the White Mountains hunting, fishing, and enjoying the beauty of this wonderful part of our state. She is excited to be up here full time. Katie joined us after completing her bachelor's degree in Animal Science at Brigham Young University where she spent most of her time meandering with the large animals both in education and in the shadow of the Grand Tetons. While she was there, she worked with over 200 head of horses and mules for an outfitter. She is excited to get to know smaller companion animals and further love them the way she does our larger species and wildlife. Ever since graduating she has been looking for a practice that would grant her the opportunity to learn all species and help their owners. Her hobbies outside of work are photography, anything outdoors, and of course anything horses. She is beyond excited to further her development in animal science/education from Dr. Ole and his amazing team.

Dr. Ole Alcumbrac owns White Mountain Animal Hospital, a full-service animal clinic in Pinetop, Arizona, that cares for everything from cats and dogs to exotics and large animals. But this self-described 'wild man' isn't your typical veterinarian, and it's his work outside of the clinic that excites him most.

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Veterinarian Dr. Peter Olaf Alcumbrac, known as Doc Ole, practices his unique brand of animal care. Ole shares his unusual world, from the smallest critters in his office to the largest beasts in the wild, with his trademark wit, expertise and insight

Nat Geo Wild went on a renewal spree for its upfront today, bringing back a half-dozen unscripted series for the 2021-22 season. It also set the lineup for its 11th annual Big Cat Week and will celebrate veterinarians with a week of vet-themed programming and its annual Vetsgiving weekend.

SECRETS OF THE ZOO: TAMPASeason 3, Winter 2022 (Remedy Television)Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa embraces the wild side of the Sunshine State with a stellar zoo team devoted to an exotic cast of animals, from black bear cubs to otters, panthers to manatees, and more!

Nat Geo WILD Rings in the New Decade and Its 10th Anniversary by Announcing Robust Slate of New Series and SpecialsThe Network's Wild Look Ahead Includes Diverse Programming From Multiple Genres:Veterinary ProfilesZoo DocsAnimal Rescue & ConservationSweeping Natural HistoryBeloved Australian Actress Naomi Watts to Narrate Franchise Series SECRETS OF THE ZOO: DOWN UNDER, Premiering March 1Additional Key Announcements Include:Next Season of Hit Series SECRETS OF THE ZOO (2/23)New Series ALASKA ANIMAL RESCUE (4/11) and WORLD'S BIGGEST ZOO (Fall 2020)New Natural History Special THE REAL BLACK PANTHER (Winter 2020)and Return of SAVAGE KINGDOM (Winter 2020)PASADENA, Calif. -- New year, new decade, New "Roaring" '20s - and Nat Geo WILD certainly has a lot to roar about. Celebrating its 10th year on the air, the fastest-growing network for animal lovers of all ages celebrates its wild achievements throughout the past decade by announcing its robust 2020 programming slate.The network that made the Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan a household name has launched more than 200 series and 780 specials in its decade on air. Since the network first took to the airwaves on March 29, 2010, Nat Geo WILD has commissioned more than 2,000 hours of content and has grown by nearly 10 million households, reaching 59.3M in the U.S. Its global footprint delivers 247M international households in 131 countries in more than 40 languages."Nat Geo WILD has distinguished itself as the premier destination for viewers who love animals and the natural world as much as we do. Over the years, we've been incredibly successful in breaking through with passionate animal caregivers, experts and advocates who are the heart and soul of our biggest hit series. We've also transformed National Geographic into a world leader in the creation of awe-inspiring blue-chip natural history," says Geoff Daniels, executive vice president of global unscripted entertainment for National Geographic Global Networks. "I couldn't be more proud of our results; the real-world impact we've had over these past 10 years; the lives we've touched; and the trails we continue to blaze. This is all in service of National Geographic's mission and commitment to inspiring family audiences everywhere to join us in making our planet a better place for all living things for generations to come."Following the success of network stalwarts like WILD's top ranker and longest-running series, THE INCREDIBLE DR. POL, vet-based docuseries have developed into franchise series, including DR. K'S EXOTIC ANIMAL ER, DR. OAKLEY, YUKON VET and DR. T, LONE STAR VET.Zoo programming has also taken off on the network with original hit series SECRETS OF THE ZOO, featuring the world-renowned Columbus Zoo in Ohio, leading to the greenlight of SECRETS OF THE ZOO: TAMPA - which is posting strong numbers after only two weeks on air. And now, we're going bigger - MUCH bigger - to the only country in the world that's also a continent. SECRETS OF THE ZOO: DOWN UNDER premieres Sunday, March 1, at 10/9c, and is narrated by Academy Award-, Golden Globe- and BAFTA Award-nominated Australian actress Naomi Watts ("Luce," "Mulholland Drive," "The Impossible"). Watts, who is recognized for her love and concern for all of Australia's indigenous animals, especially in perilous times, will lend her voice to this 10-part series set within the one of the world's most famous zoos - Taronga Zoo - which employs more than 240 keepers who care for 5,000-plus animals. SECRETS OF THE ZOO: DOWN UNDER provides rare, behind-the-scenes access while also bringing to focus the horrific wildfires that have killed more than a billion of the continent's animals.Nat Geo WILD is renowned for its cinematic, natural history portfolio, underscored by its "Wild" franchise, beginning with early titles, including WILD MISSISSIPPI, AFRICA'S GREAT RIFT and WILD ALASKA. The successful performances of these specials launched a total of nearly 70 additional titles. Looking ahead, the network sinks its teeth further into natural history with the return of the beloved epic SAVAGE KINGDOM and the premiere of THE REAL BLACK PANTHER, profiling Saya, the only black panther in India's Kabini Forest. This saga, told in first-person narrative, builds drama around Saya and his rival, Scarface, the current king of the forest, and tells an astounding story that defies the laws of natural selection.Full lineup of 10th Anniversary programming and announcements below. For more information, visit our press site www.natgeotvpressroom.com.NAT GEO WILD UPCOMING PROGRAMMING SLATE*Schedule and Titles Subject to Change*VET SERIESNew Series:HEARTLAND DOCS, DVMPremieres Saturday, January 25, 10/9c; 6x60In picturesque, rural Hartington, Nebraska, Drs. Erin and Ben Schroeder are a married team of veterinarians whose unbridled commitment to the community's generational farmers is paramount to the preservation of the nation's food supply. Along with their two sons, Charlie and Chase, the doctors are always on the go as their veterinary practice cares for the region's myriad animals in need, including cows, potbellied pigs, llamas, deer and possum. The Schroeders' credo extends beyond saving the animals on which America depends; it's about making each visit something to look forward to for both the animals and their caretakers, even in the toughest conditions. From winter blizzards to spring tornadoes and blistering summer heat waves, Drs. Erin and Ben Schroeder overcome the obstacles with skill and heart.CRITTER FIXERS: COUNTRY VETSPremieres Saturday, March 7, 10/9c; 6x60Dr. Vernard Hodges and Dr. Terrence Ferguson are two lifelong friends who own and operate Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital, located 100 miles south of Atlanta. Together with their loving staff, these physicians bring real heart, soul and a lot of humor to their treatment and care of more than 20,000 patients a year across their two locations. Between emergency visits to the office and farm calls throughout rural Georgia, this special team is constantly bombarded with unique cases. From a police dog with cactus thorns around her eye to a potbellied pig with life-threatening lacerations, for the Critter Fixer team, there is no such thing as "normal."DR. OLE (WT)Premieres Summer 2020; 8x60 - From High Noon EntertainmentDr. Ole Alcumbrac owns White Mountain Animal Hospital, a full-service animal clinic in Pinetop, Arizona, that cares for everything from cats and dogs to exotics and large animals. But this self-described 'wild man' isn't your typical veterinarian, and it's his work outside of the clinic that excites him most. Whether he's helicoptering around the country on rescue and relocation missions, working on wild and dangerous species at two of Arizona's wildlife parks (where he's the resident vet), or flying to Mexico to do emergency dental work on jaguars, no two days are ever the same for Ole. Just like the wild animals he cares for, Dr. Ole Alcumbrac can't be tamed!Renewals:DR. OAKLEY, YUKON VETPremieres Saturday, March 21, 8/7c; 8x60 - From Lucky Dog ProductionsEvery day is a new challenge for Dr. Michelle Oakley, the only all-species vet for hundreds of miles in the Yukon. Whether wrestling bison, tracking ibex in the mountains, performing surgery on a bear or braving frozen landscapes to return lynx to the wild, Dr. Oakley does whatever it takes to keep the animals in her charge safe and healthy.DR. K'S EXOTIC ANIMAL ERPremieres Sunday, May 31, 9/8c; 6x60 - From RemedyThe cases are as wild and unexpected as are the animals that come through the doors. Dr. Susan Kelleher 'Dr. K' owns and operates one of the busiest exotic animal care practices in South Florida. Along with her skilled and dedicated staff, she treats a dynamic array of patients ranging from goats to monkeys, birds, rabbits, pigs, fish and every imaginable animal in between. "Everything but dogs and cats. If it will fit through the door, I'll treat it," is Dr. K's motto!THE INCREDIBLE DR. POLPremieres Summer 2020; 10x60 - From National Geographic StudiosOn this rip-roaring season, the docs are off to the races as they zoom from critical clinic visits to emergency farm calls. Strap in for a wild ride as the crew of Pol Veterinary Services works around the clock to pull calves, push prolapses and attempt to triage the mayhem that comes with the central Michigan territory. A call comes in from the Isabella County Sheriff's Office after a four-year-old Beagle mix is hit by a car with no owner in sight. Doc bolts from the clinic to save the wounded pup, but is it enough to get him back on his four paws? Meanwhile, Charles and Beth welcome their bundle of joy, Abigail! The family is over the moon and absolutely smitten with the new addition. It's sure to be a wild ride on this abscess-draining, bull-wrangling, baby-snuggling, momentous season.ZOO DOCUSERIESNew Series:SECRETS OF THE ZOO: DOWN UNDERPremieres Sunday, March 1, 10/9c; 10x60 - From McAvoy MediaThe series gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run one of the world's most famous and magnificent zoos. For the 240 keepers and vets who care for the more than 5,000 animals at the park, this is no nine-to-five job! In fact, it's a second home. In this entertaining and compelling series, no area of the park's 52 acres, set on the spectacular Sydney Harbour, is off limits. The zookeepers are the conduit to some amazing animal stories, including a giraffe that's been transported from Dubbo, a captured shark that's been nurtured for release and a cranky elephant that's refusing to mate.WORLD'S BIGGEST ZOO (WT)Premieres Fall 2020; 8x60 - From Double Act TVWelcome to North Carolina, home to the largest zoo in the world. Spread out over an enormous 2,600 acres, this AZA accredited zoo has thousands of individual animals, more than 212 species and a diverse range of landscapes, including swamps, prairies, rivers, forests and even a desert. It's more of a wildlife reserve than a traditional zoo, and many species share habitats as they would in the wild. At a time when the traditional concept of a zoo seems out of sync with animal welfare, the North Carolina Zoo leads the way and has achieved global recognition for setting zoo standards. The eight-part series features stories of every kind - from emergency and routine animal procedures and animal husbandry to rescue, rehabilitation and release.Renewals:SECRETS OF THE ZOOPremieres Sunday, February 23, 9/8c; 6x60 - From RemedySeason 2 returns with even more behind-the-scenes access to one of the nation's largest and most popular zoos, The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. With 2,000 employees, 10,000 animals, 6,000 veterinary cases and more than 100 animal births each year, the zoo opens its doors to viewers and tells the dramatic, heartwarming and often hilarious stories of the animals they care for. No two days are alike at the zoo as veterinarians and keepers say goodbye to some old animal friends and welcome new ones. And there's never a dull moment when your patients range from pregnant giraffes and elephants to a cougar with a toothache and a sloth bear with a mysterious condition.SECRETS OF THE ZOO: TAMPAPremieres Summer 2020; 6x60 - From RemedySECRETS OF THE ZOO: TAMPA embraces the wild side of the Sunshine State. With a stellar zoo team devoted to an exotic cast of animals, this dedicated team not only cares for its own lovable zoo family but also rescues and rehabs animals in need, including orphaned black bear cubs, injured panthers, manatees, otters and alligators.ANIMAL RESCUE & CONSERVATIONNew Series:ALASKA ANIMAL RESCUEPremieres Saturday, April 11, 9/8c; 6x60 - From Symbio StudiosThis groundbreaking series follows wildlife heroes from three renowned conservation centers as they respond to animals in need. Whether caring for a stranded sea lion, an orphaned lynx or an injured eagle, these are the people on the front lines, willing to do whatever it takes to rescue and preserve Alaska's wildlife. The Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward monitors the state's 6,640 miles of coastline, helping a diverse range of marine life, including walruses, whales, otters and octopuses. Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka specializes in the state's airborne animals, like bald eagles, owls and other birds of prey. And the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage takes on the biggest and most iconic land animals, including bears, wolves and bison. These dedicated first responders, veterinarians and animal caretakers work hands on - day in and day out - through dangerous terrain and unforgiving climates to rescue and rehabilitate these animals to make sure this wild state stays wild.JUNGLE ANIMAL RESCUE - From Double Act TVPremieres Saturday, April 18, 10/9c; 6x60A land of elephants, tigers, leopards and bears, India is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth. But it's also home to 1.3 billion people who increasingly compete with wild animals for living space. Now, a dedicated team of conservationists and vets are on a mission to rescue animals in distress and find a way for India's people and wildlife to coexist in harmony.NATURAL HISTORYNew Series and Specials:THE HIDDEN KINGDOMS OF CHINAPremieres Monday, March 23, 9/8c; 5x60 - From Brian Leith ProductionsChina is the world's most populated country with more than 1.4 billion people inhabiting its vast and extreme wild lands alongside creatures seen nowhere else in the world. Some of its secrets are still undiscovered ... until now. THE HIDDEN KINGDOMS OF CHINA highlights the nation's beauty and grandeur, from the highest mountains and plateaus to its thickest jungles and bamboo forests. With unparalleled access, the epic two-hour natural history special introduces viewers to the real-life drama surrounding the snub-nosed monkey, Tibetan fox, snow leopard and a kaleidoscope of jungle