Kate Humble and Ben Fogle are back at Longleat Safari Park with the latest stories of the wonderful exotic creatures that call it home. \n\nToday, an update on Willow the baby aardvark. She has been hand-reared since her unscheduled arrival last year, and now it’s finally time for her to rejoin her family. It’s potentially a risky operation as she has only ever known life with the keepers, and no one knows how the family will react. Will she be welcomed with open arms, or will they see her as a threat? The keepers decide to install CCTV cameras to monitor the enclosure, but it’s not long before another problem threatens this family reunion.\n\nKevin and Janine, the park’s secretary birds, have been together for four years as a breeding pair. Sadly, there have been no chicks, which is worrying as the breed has just been added to an international endangered species list. But there is a glimmer of good news this year: keepers have spotted some eggs in their nest.\n\nThe keepers are always coming up with wacky ways to keep their animals active and encourage natural behaviours. Today, Ben is helping keep the camels on the ball by introducing them to the beautiful game, but can he convince them to play? Jean Johansson is on hand to release a new species into the park, and she also gets an update on the recently born pygmy goats.
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Summer 2024: Episode 10
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Summer 2024: Episode 8
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Summer 2024: Episode 6
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Summer 2024: Episode 5
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20-08-2024
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Summer 2024: Episode 4
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16-08-2024
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Summer 2024: Episode 3
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15-08-2024
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Summer 2024: Episode 2
At the fennec fox enclosure, Zuri has just given birth to a litter of three kits. This should be a cause for celebration, but past problems with Zuri's pregnancies put the keepe ...
14-08-2024
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Summer 2024: Episode 1
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13-08-2024
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Summer 2022: Episode 12
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27-02-2024
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Summer 2023: Episode 2
We follow Longleat’s keepers on a trip to Australia, with some astonishing news with global implications. \n\nLongleat is home to the only public southern koala breeding ...
11-06-2024
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Christmas Special: Episode 1
For the very first time, in a special week of programmes, Animal Park is heading to Longleat Safari Park for Christmas. Kate Humble and Ben Fogle catch every magical moment as t ...
13-12-2021
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Summer 2020: Episode 2
The keepers are alarmed to discover a large open wound under tiger Yuki’s chin. Despite the high risk involved in sedating a tiger, they have no choice but to operate. Whe ...
12-05-2024
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Summer 2020 (shortened Versions): Episode 14
We go in search of the native wildlife that lives tooth by jowl with Longleat’s impressive exotic animal collection. Head of forestry Jim McConkie is trying to capture an ...
04-08-2021
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Summer 2021: Episode 10
It’s the tenth anniversary of the arrival of rescue elephant Anne, who spent most of her life in the circus. Kate and Ben find out how the keepers keep one of Europe&rsquo ...
29-03-2024
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Summer 2024: Episode 3
Lions Klaus and Simba are getting old, and some of the females in their pride can sense weakness, which could easily turn to violence as they fight for the top spot. The long-te ...
15-08-2024
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Summer Special 2019: Episode 5
Ben Fogle and Kate Humble meet the newest diva at the park, Inny the giant otter. Everyone’s fallen in love with this new arrival, but she’s a lady who’s used ...
04-08-2023
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Series 7: 30 Minute Reversions - Episode 5
Ben Fogle and Kate Humble present a behind-the-scenes look at the Longleat Estate and Safari Park. Up in Wolf Wood, new cubs are due and the keepers have built a special nursery.
06-06-2014
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