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Factual: Pets & Animals

Summer 2023

Kate Humble and Ben Fogle go behind the scenes at Longleat Safari Park.

Cute critters and caring keepers. Kate Humble and Ben Fogle explore Longleat Safari Park, meeting a host of exotic, fascinating animals and the people who look after them.

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Kate Humble

Ben Fogle

Rachel Martin

Cas Casey

Lena Piper

Joff Wilson

James Mair

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Animal Park: Compilation Specials: Episode 9

Episode 9

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The keepers are overjoyed as a breeding pair of rare amur tigers move in.

A breeding pair of rare amur tigers arrive at the park, a naughty little oryx gives the keepers the runaround, and the giraffe move into their summer pastures.

Kate Humble and Ben Fogle return for another day at Britain’s wildest safari park. 

Today holds one of the most exciting arrivals ever at Longleat as two of the largest wild cats on the planet pounce onto the park. The pair of endangered amur tigers are part of a vital global breeding programme, so it is essential they produce cubs to help ensure the survival of their species. But this is the mother of all blind dates. The hopeful love match have never met, so the big question is will it be love or war when two of earth’s most ferocious predators mix for the very first time?

And it is also a big day for the giraffes! After spending the winter months in the giraffe house and paddock, they are about to be let out into the reserve for the first time as the weather hots up. But they are notoriously nervy so anything can happen as they edge towards their Wiltshire savannah. And don’t think for a minute these gentle giants are as docile as they seem. On days like today, their prey mentality is coursing through their veins and the smallest obstacle can seem like a threat. Keeper beware: these guys have a kick powerful enough to take out a lion.

The keepers are delighted that they have made a contribution to reversing the dwindling population of an endangered species, the scimitar-horned oryx. But the latest addition to the family is really giving them the runaround. Two-week-old Roo causes mayhem on her first day out of the oryx house! The cheeky tot makes a break for it and enjoys a blissful frolic out in the reserve. The staff will have a busy summer ahead keeping tabs on this little madam!

Animal Park: Compilation Specials

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Kate Humble and Ben Fogle are back at Britain’s first safari park.

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