Animal Park - 2026

Ben and Kate celebrate 25 years of friendship, animal stories and unforgettable moments on Animal Park, and revisit the extraordinary life of lioness, Malaika.

Maned wolves arrive at the park for the first time. Before they can meet their future capybara and tapir housemates, the keepers must test their reactions.

Following the loss of lioness Malaika, tensions are rising within the pride as the keepers look for signs of a new matriarch.

Endangered African wild dog Kenya faces a pioneering operation after breaking his leg, but even a successful outcome may not guarantee his future.

Conservationists investigate a worrying decline in a rare bat colony, while Ben and Kate revisit the story of a wallaby joey who captured hearts.

Four hippos take a huge step into their new home, while Ben and Kate revisit the unforgettable story of beloved tiger Kadu.

Two young Amur tigers prepare to leave home, while Ben and Kate revisit an extraordinary African wild dog conservation mission.

The painted dogs must rebuild their social hierarchy, while Ben and Kate remember the remarkable life of beloved gorilla Nico.

After tragedy strikes Wolf Wood, Meg's disappearance sparks fears for her and Terry's unborn legacy. Plus, the story of Winky the wheeled tortoise.

Young sea lion Rocky joins the colony, while the park celebrates 60 years since the UK's first drive-through safari first opened its gates.