Swamp Men

SWAMP MEN
Friday 1 June at 21:00 PM CAT
Nat Geo Wild

DESCRIPTION

In the Everglades’ Big Cypress Swamp, more than 1,600 animals roam wild on thousands of acres in a park run by the Seminole tribe of Florida. Best described as controlled chaos, the Billie Swamp Safari offers visitors face-to-face encounters with ostriches, American bison, African elan, wild alligators, venomous snakes, wild hogs, raccoons and virtually every other animal found near the swamp. The goal is to immerse visitors in the wild, in accordance with the Seminoles’ love of harmony with nature, but sometimes these close encounters can mean trouble for people and wildlife. It’s up to the park’s director, Ed Woods, and his tough team of self-described Swamp Men to patrol the land, relocate animals from dangerous situations and rescue animals in need.

Ride along with Ed and his staff as they work to maintain safety at the Safari. They are considered among the best wild animal wranglers, and each day brings new tests of their skills with bears, alligators, wild hogs and panthers that inhabit the Everglades. Ed’s dedicated staff includes Paul, expert alligator catcher; Cory, animal trapper; and newbies Matt, Lawrence and Shea. All share a passion for wildlife and a willingness to get down and dirty, as they face new swamp adventures every day.

EPISODE GUIDE

Swamp Men: Swamp Shootout

The Seminole tribe has taken over management of Billie Swamp Safari, and incoming director Brian Zepeda is staging a war re-enactment.
Swamp Men: One Bad Gator

Billie Swamp Safari receives an emergency call when an aggressive bull gator threatens a wildlife park's director.
Swamp Men: Most Wanted

Director Brian Zepeda decides to bring the park's most notorious alligator on to the Safari's compound to keep closer tabs on the ageing reptile.
Swamp Men: Gator Beatdown

A nuisance alligator and bees near a guest hut cause problems, while Rey and Tatika find that a rehabilitated hawk's chick is not prospering.
Swamp Men: Restroom Rattler

When a rattlesnake appears in the parking lot, Hans solicits help from new guy Manny to relocate the venomous creature into the wild.

Swamp Men: Deadly Blow

The Swamp Men are called out to remove a lethargic 13-foot alligator, and a panther is spotted jumping the fence.

Next Showing:

Sunday 3 June at 12:00 PM CAT - Nat Geo Wild

Swamp Men: Predator Patrol

Director Ed Woods is disturbed by the disappearance of his favourite chicken. Veteran Paul hunts a croc who escaped captivity over a decade ago.

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Sunday 10 June at 12:00 PM CAT - Nat Geo Wild

Swamp Men: Alligator Attack

Rookie staffer Meghan gets bitten by a three-footer in the gator pond, while Cory Wilcox and his crew are trapping hogs.

Next Showing:

Sunday 17 June at 12:00 PM CAT - Nat Geo Wild

Swamp Men: Big Nasty

Moving two of Billie Swamp Safari's meanest alligators leads to injury for Seminole Wildlife Officer Gus 'Onebear' Batista.

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Sunday 24 June at 12:00 PM CAT - Nat Geo Wild

Swamp Men: Gator Pit Round-Up

Tribal Chairman James Billie tells the crew to catch as many small gators as possible for the educational gator pit, but it's treacherous work.