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Kratt Brothers

The Kratt Brothers are American brothers Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt, known for creating and hosting children’s wildlife and nature television programs.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Kratt Brothers are American brothers Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt, known for creating and hosting children’s wildlife and nature television programs. Their work includes *Kratts' Creatures*, *Zoboomafoo*, *Be the Creature*, and *Wild Kratts*. The brothers have strong connections to Canadian broadcasting, with several of their series airing on CBC and TVOKids.

Background

Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt are American brothers who became known for wildlife-focused educational television. Sources describe them as scientists, zoologists, educational nature show hosts, and YouTubers. They grew up in Warren Township, New Jersey.

Television work

Their best-known productions include *Kratts' Creatures*, *Zoboomafoo*, *Be the Creature*, and *Wild Kratts*. These series combine nature education with children’s entertainment. *Be the Creature* aired on the National Geographic Channel and CBC, while *Wild Kratts* airs on PBS Kids and TVOKids.

Production style

The brothers’ programs often feature on-location wildlife filming and an educational approach aimed at young audiences. *Wild Kratts* is described as a Canadian educational children’s series that combines live action and animation.

Canadian connections

Several Kratt Brothers productions have aired in Canada, including *Be the Creature* on CBC and *Wild Kratts* on TVOKids. *Wild Kratts* is also identified as a Canadian educational series produced with Canadian partners.

Key facts

Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt are brothers who work as educational nature show hosts, zoologists, and television producers.
They grew up in Warren Township, New Jersey.
They created *Kratts' Creatures*, *Zoboomafoo*, *Be the Creature*, and *Wild Kratts*.
*Be the Creature* aired on CBC and *Wild Kratts* airs on TVOKids in Canada.
The brothers are associated with wildlife education and conservation-themed programming.

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Canadian context

The Kratt Brothers have a strong Canadian broadcasting connection through *Be the Creature* on CBC and *Wild Kratts* on TVOKids. *Wild Kratts* is also described as a Canadian educational children’s series produced with Canadian partners.[1][4][10]

Frequently asked questions

Who are the Kratt Brothers?

They are brothers Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt, known for creating and hosting wildlife-themed children’s television programs.

What shows are they best known for?

They are best known for *Kratts' Creatures*, *Zoboomafoo*, *Be the Creature*, and *Wild Kratts*.

Are the Kratt Brothers American?

Yes. Sources describe them as American, and they grew up in Warren Township, New Jersey.

What is *Wild Kratts*?

*Wild Kratts* is a children’s educational wildlife series created by the Kratt Brothers and produced as a live-action/animation hybrid.

Have they worked in Canada?

Yes. *Be the Creature* aired on CBC, and *Wild Kratts* has aired on TVOKids in Canada.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kratt_brothers
Supports: Names, nationality, upbringing, and major television series.
Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19614023
Supports: Group identity and occupation labels.
Wild Kratts official site — https://www.wildkratts.com/
Supports: Biographical overview and production work.
Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Kratts
Supports: Canadian series description and broadcasters.
Wild Kratts official site — https://www.wildkratts.com/kratt-brothers-biography/
Supports: Career overview and series creation.
Kratt Brothers Creature Hero Foundation — https://creaturehero.org/our-team/
Supports: Biographical and conservation-related organizational details.