Nat Hab Films

Can polar bears and people coexist in the "Polar Bear Capital of the World"? Find out what it's like to live with wild bears from the inspiring community members of Churchill, Manitoba, a remote frontier town on the edge of Canada's Hudson Bay. Here hundreds of polar bears gather each fall, waiting for the sea ice to form so they can start hunting seals.

Naturalist guide Cassiano "Zapa" Zaniboni rarely saw jaguars when he first began leading wildlife trips through Brazil's Pantanal wetlands decades ago. Now, these iconic big cats are making a comeback. Discover why this Expedition Leader is passionate about protecting threatened jaguars in the world’s largest seasonal floodplain.

Africa’s endangered mountain gorillas have family units like our own, creating a strong human connection to these great apes. This primal allure is especially powerful for safari guide Richard de Gouveia, whose professional journey was shaped by childhood tragedy. Today, his love for family and nature inspire him to share Africa’s wild primates with travelers.

Discover Alaska’s pristine Bear Coast, including Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks. This area offers intact, pristine brown bear habitat with abundant salmon runs and other food that support the world’s highest density of wild bears. Learn why we must protect the bears, their habitat and the people who depend on both.

Monarch butterflies, vital pollinators supporting food production and more, make a 3,000-mile annual migration from the U.S. to Mexico. A vulnerable species, their journey is at risk due to habitat loss. Local communities and WWF are protecting their winter forests. Now, we can help preserve monarch habitats in the U.S.

In 1995, more than a century after the gray wolf was eradicated from the Yellowstone region, it was reintroduced to America's first national park. As wolves began to thrive again in their native habitat, so, too, did controversy. Watch this short film to learn more about the conservation challenges faced by Yellowstone's wolves.

When Josy was a child, her single mother moved her family to the Galapagos to help build a better life for her two young daughters. Josy says her mother's brave decision was "the best thing that could ever happen to us." Watch to see how Josy's unique upbringing and supportive mother led her to pursue an exciting career as a professional Expedition Leader.

Relax and be yourself, explore at your own pace, and encounter nature through the lens of our trailblazing women Expedition Leaders, among the world's top naturalist guides.

Meet Caprice Stoner, who has managed Nat Hab's Alaska Bear Camp since 2006. Her story is a testimonial to the power of wilderness to transform lives. Find out what keeps this vibrant Tennessee native (and grandmother of five) coming back, drawn by the strong pull of the Alaskan wild, the wonder of bears, and her passion for sharing it with our guests.

Discover the wonder of the northern lights with Expedition Leader Lianne Thompson, who loves sharing the awe-inspiring spectacle of the aurora borealis with our Churchill travelers.

From African lions to wild dog pups, the Okavango Delta is bursting with life. Nat Hab traveler Jan Cochran recounts the wonders she witnessed on safari in Botswana.

Most of Madagascar's wildlife can be found nowhere else on Earth. Learn how tourism helps Madagascar's species continue to thrive, even after experiencing significant habitat loss.

In the past, Denali National Park's renowned natural beauty has long attracted hundreds of thousands of tourists each year, and local wildlife responded by shying away from crowded roads full of park buses. Watch the video to discover why wildlife is returning to the Denali Backcountry and creating stunning wildlife encounters.

Expedition Leader Buli Mathe shares the importance of conservation in Zimbabwe, where safari tourism is growing, wildlife is rebounding, and local communities are reaping the benefit.

Rwandan ranger Jolie Mukiza has been leading nature travelers to view endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park since 2012. One of three female guides currently leading gorilla treks in the park, Jolie hikes this mountainous area five days a week during the high season, delighting her guests with her enthusiasm, expertise, and in-depth knowledge of the local terrain and wildlife.

You may only have one chance to visit Costa Rica, and Nat Hab Expedition Leader Jimmy Tosso knows just how to see it right. Marvel at Costa Rica’s rainforest in our video that shares the natural beauty of his country and his people.