Jeff Corwin

Jeffrey Corwin was born on July 11, 1967, in Norwell, Massachusetts. He pursued his passion for wildlife, attending Bridgewater State University for his undergraduate studies and later the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he earned a Master of Science in wildlife and fisheries conservation. His academic focus included bats and snakes. In 1999, Bridgewater State University recognized his contributions with an honorary doctorate in public education. Early in his career, Corwin gained practical experience and a deep understanding of ecosystems. He was also certified as an Advanced Field Medical Specialist by the United States Army Medical Department Center and School, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Since 1984, Corwin has been actively involved in conservation efforts, particularly in tropical rainforests within Central and South America. As an undergraduate, he dedicated himself to these initiatives and participated in the youth action committee for the United Nations Environmental Program. His commitment to environmental advocacy led him to address the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1993, where he spoke on the critical need to conserve neotropical rainforests. Corwin frequently lectures across the United States on topics such as wildlife ecology, gold mining, and broader conservation issues, aiming to raise public awareness and encourage protective actions.

Corwin began his television career as an expedition naturalist for “The JASON Project” documentary series (1994), sponsored by National Geographic. He went on to host “Going Wild with Jeff Corwin” for the Disney Channel from 1997 to 1999. In partnership with Animal Planet and Discovery Communications, he hosted and executive produced “The Jeff Corwin Experience” (2000-2003) and “Corwin’s Quest” (2005-2006). His work expanded to include “Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin” (2011-2016) and “Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin” (2016-2020) on ABC, both focusing on wildlife adventure and ecology. He currently hosts “Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin,” presented by Defenders of Wildlife. Corwin’s contributions to television and conservation have earned him recognition, including a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lifestyle/Travel/Children’s Series Host in 2016.