Walking With Dinosaurs Returns to OETA with a Stunning New Series
PBS and BBC Studios are bringing dinosaurs back to life in a groundbreaking new way. Premiering June 16, 2025 at 8 p.m. CT on OETA, OETA.tv, and the PBS App, the all-new Walking With Dinosaurs is a six-part series that reimagines one of television’s most beloved science documentaries.
With state-of-the-art visual effects, cutting-edge paleontology, and cinematic storytelling, this documentary series invites viewers on an unforgettable journey through deep time — from the towering predators of ancient Morocco to the icy forests of prehistoric Alaska.
Narrated by Tony Award-winner Bertie Carvel, the new Walking With Dinosaurs combines real fossil discoveries with dramatic storytelling to reveal the lives of some of the most iconic — and surprising — dinosaur species ever found. Each episode focuses on a specific dinosaur whose remains are actively being uncovered by today’s leading scientists.
🔎 Why This Dinosaur Series Matters
We’re living in a golden age of paleontology — with around 50 new dinosaur species discovered each year. Walking With Dinosaurs (2025) brings this science to life, offering a deeper understanding of how dinosaurs lived, evolved, and vanished.
The show is produced by the BBC Studios Science Unit, in collaboration with ZDF, France Télévisions, and PBS, making it one of the most ambitious dinosaur series ever made.
In this latest Walking With Dinosaurs reboot, you’ll meet:
- Spinosaurus, the world’s largest known carnivorous dinosaur
- A brave young Triceratops battling a Tyrannosaurus rex
- The giant herbivore Lusotitan, risking everything for love
This is not just a documentary. It’s a full-scale prehistoric drama grounded in the latest science.
Don’t Miss the Premiere!
📅 Premiere Date: Sunday, June 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 8 p.m. CT
📍 Where to Watch: OETA, OETA.tv, PBS App, PBS Passport, and the PBS Documentaries Channel on Amazon
💡 Pro tip:OETA members can stream the entire series early with PBS Passport.
🧠 Free Dinosaur Education Resources for Teachers & Families
PBS LearningMedia has curated a set of dinosaur learning resources to help learners explore the science behind the series. These are perfect for classroom lessons, homeschool units, or curious kids who love dinosaurs.
PreK–2: All Aboard the Dinosaur Train!
Blend prehistoric adventure with science, math, and critical thinking! Perfect for early learners, this entertaining collection will introduce the young paleontologists in your classroom to engaging characters, catchy songs, and easy-to-use activities. From exploring different types of dinosaurs to digging into fossil discoveries, you can use these resources to spark curiosity about natural history, paleontology, and the world around us – even over summer break.
Grades K–5:
🌿 The Adaptations That Helped a Giant Dinosaur Eat »
Grades 6–8: Uncover the Cataclysm That Explains the Rise of Dinosaurs
Join Hans Sues, a paleontologist at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., as he explores the Triassic world and the mass extinction that cleared the way for dinosaurs to rule. What wiped out the competition? And could dinosaurs have dominated without it? Dive into the fossil evidence and find out.
Grades 9–12: Travel to Prehistoric Times With Eons
Explore dinosaur history and paleontology with this engaging collection from the streaming series Eons! These short videos delve into topics such as the evolution of dinosaur size, the origins of feathers, how the T. rex lost its arms, and so much more. These videos are dino-mite and sure to captivate upper grade students.
All resources are free to use and aligned with national science standards.
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🦖 Follow the Adventure with OETA
Be sure to follow OETA on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for behind-the-scenes clips, dinosaur facts, and educator resources.
This summer, let Walking With Dinosaurs inspire your imagination, deepen your knowledge of Earth’s past, and spark a lifelong love of science.
Because the more we understand the past — the better we can shape the future.