Adventure TV Shows

Last updated: May 7, 2025

Looking for TV shows that get kids (at least figuratively) out of the living room and into the world? Check out our list of favorite adventure TV series, and start thinking big! Whether it's a voice-over-guided show featuring breathtaking shots of Earth's natural beauty (Planet Earth, Oceans Blue, Great Migrations) or a more character-oriented program showing human characters' immersion in the outdoors (Dragonfly TV, Flying Wild Alaska), there's a show on this list for your family. For a blast to the paleolithic past, check out Dinosaur TV. For a wider variety of STEM-related content, check out STEM: Apps, TV, and More for Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math.