Wildy Cute (and Adorably Wild) Reality Shows About Animals
The best animal reality shows aren't just about vets and other people who work with animals but even about the animals themselves. Yes, that is correct, reality shows like Meerkat Manor let you watch animals living their lives and dealing with drama just like your favorite docusoaps. From cute animal reality shows to dramatic series from Animal Planet that follow the people who work with animals, there are reality shows about animals to fit your every mood.
The new series It's A Dog's Life with Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy and Pluto, on Disney+ profiles working dogs. Jeff Corwin and Steve Irwin both have starred in multiple animal reality shows that teach about animals while also showing what goes into caring for and respecting them. Escape to Chimp Eden and Orangutan Diary are both nature documentary series that follow the lives of animals and their caretakers.
Vote up the best animal reality shows and get real about your love for animals!
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Wildlife SOS
Ricky Gervais, Simon Cowell, Jenny Seagrove- Premiered: 1996
- Network: ITV London, Animal Planet, Channel 5
- Genres: Reality television
- Steve Irwin, Terri Irwin, Sui the Dog
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The Incredible Dr. Pol
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Animal Cops: Phoenix
Andy Gallo, Mark Smith, Andrew Wisher - 6
The Secret Life of Elephants
Sarah Parish- Premiered: 2009
- Network: British Broadcasting Corporation
- Genres: Documentary, Nature documentary