Chris Kratt Biography

Fast Facts

• He is a co-founder of a nonprofit society dedicated to enabling kids to help wild animals called Kratt Brothers' Creature Heroes
• In 1999, Chris was awarded the Award of Appreciation for his continuous dedication and public service on behalf of conservation and environmental education by U․S․ Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt
• His ecology studies have been funded by the Explorers Club and the National Science Foundation
• He was a recipient of the Thomas J․ Watson Fellowship grant, which enables graduating seniors to pursue a year of independent study outside the borders of the United States
• Attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minn․, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology
• Chris and his older brother, Martin Kratt, co-host all of his educational childhood programs, including "Creature Adventures," a TV series at the Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn
• Lives in Ottawa along with Martin, where the brothers film and animate their TV series "Wild Kratts" at their own animation studio
• Served as an intern at Conservation International in Washington, D․C․ in 1990 and started the Carleton Organization for Biodiversity a year later
• Has mentioned canoeing and kayaking as two of his favorite outdoor sports