Chris Kratt
Chris Kratt is an American zoologist, biologist, educational nature-show host, and television producer known for co-creating children’s nature programs with his brother Martin Kratt.
Chris Kratt is an American zoologist, biologist, educational nature-show host, and television producer known for co-creating children’s nature programs with his brother Martin Kratt. He is best known for *Kratts' Creatures*, *Zoboomafoo*, *Be the Creature*, and *Wild Kratts*. His work has also reached Canadian audiences through broadcasts on CBC and TVOKids.
Early life and education
Chris Kratt was born in Warren Township, New Jersey, on July 19, 1969, and grew up there with his older brother Martin. He studied biology at Carleton College, where he earned a B.A. in 1992.
Television career
Kratt and his brother became known for creating and hosting nature-focused children’s programs, including *Kratts' Creatures*, *Zoboomafoo*, *Be the Creature*, and *Wild Kratts*. Their work combined live-action wildlife footage, education, and entertainment. *Wild Kratts* has aired on PBS Kids and TVOKids.
Conservation and outreach
Kratt’s public work has emphasized wildlife conservation, environmental education, and encouraging children to engage with the natural world. He has also been associated with nonprofit and advisory roles linked to conservation.
Key facts
- Chris Kratt is an American zoologist, biologist, and educational television host.
- He co-created and co-hosted *Kratts' Creatures*, *Zoboomafoo*, *Be the Creature*, and *Wild Kratts* with his brother Martin.
- He earned a B.A. in biology from Carleton College in 1992.
- His series *Wild Kratts* airs on PBS Kids and TVOKids in Canada.
- Kratt is involved in conservation education and wildlife-awareness initiatives.
Chris Kratt has been especially relevant to Canadian audiences through *Be the Creature*, which aired on CBC and the National Geographic Channel, and *Wild Kratts*, which airs on TVOKids.[1][11][12]
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_KrattSupports: Birth date and place, occupation, and core biography including the series he co-created with Martin Kratt.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0470029/Supports: Biology degree from Carleton College, Watson Fellowship, and conservation-related background.
- Carleton College — https://www.carleton.edu/news/stories/childrens-television-creator-chris-kratt-92-to-present-convocation/Supports: Carleton graduation in 1992, biology major, and early television work including *Kratts' Creatures*, *Zoboomafoo*, and *Be the Creature*.
- Carleton College — https://www.carleton.edu/voice/stories/kratts-gone-wild/Supports: Career overview, series list, and the brothers' educational nature programming.
- Oceanic Society — https://www.oceanicsociety.org/person/chris-kratt/Supports: Description of Kratt as a wildlife enthusiast, conservationist, and television host focused on animals and nature.
- Variety — https://variety.com/2021/tv/features/kratt-brothers-chris-martin-wild-kratts-pbs-1235008925/Supports: Context on *Wild Kratts*, conservation themes, and the brothers' broader media work.