Kate Humble and Ben Fogle go behind the scenes at Longleat Safari Park.
Where to Watch Animal Park • Summer 2025
15 Episodes
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1The keepers race to protect aging lioness Malaika before the pride turns on her, and Ben attempts to outsmart the macaques before they destroy their new playground.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2The team race to get ready for the return of hippos, but mixing new animals could prove deadly.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3The lions spark drama over an ostrich egg treat, and a lonely lorikeet searches for love.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4The team fight to save a rare vulture chick, while the painted dogs face the ultimate feeding challenge.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5The team face a tense tiger weigh-in, while the park’s tortoises wake from hibernation.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6Much-loved lioness Malaika is diagnosed with heart disease, and Meroni the anteater turns 16.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7The keepers must work fast to keep a baby porcupine safe, and Kate catches up with elderly lioness Malaika
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8Could love be in the air for the cheetahs? Elsewhere, major plans for the hippos are taking shape.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9The hand-reared fennec foxes must be weaned, but faced with their first meal, will they eat? Meanwhile, Hamza goes in search of Longleat’s finest whiskers.
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10A risky procedure for lion Klaus takes a worrying turn, and Kate is introduced to the park’s largest tarantulas.
Episode 11
E11
Episode 11A wallaby mum faces a devastating diagnosis as the keepers fight to save her.
Episode 12
E12
Episode 12Will emu dad Biscuit stay the course and incubate his eggs? Meanwhile, Klaus the majestic lion has a check-up on his paw.
Episode 13
E13
Episode 13Could hand-reared cheetah Xena finally be pregnant? And we find out if you can escape a lion by climbing a tree.
Episode 14
E14
Episode 14As the keepers head home for the evening, the cameras keep rolling. So, what really goes on after dark?
Episode 15
E15
Episode 15The hippos arrive after a 700-mile journey, but will they take their first steps into a state-of-the-art home?
