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BBC's Animal Park at Longleat

News Flash!
BBC ‘Animal Park’ is back at Longleat!

Filming for series 9 will commence from March 2008… we are absolutely delighted to have them back on board!

Animal Park presenters Ben Fogle & Kate HumbleBBC ‘Animal Park’ first hit our screens in 2000 and has been attracting millions of viewers ever since. Presented by Kate Humble and Ben Fogle, the series goes behind the scenes to investigate the daily goings on and dramas of this world famous safari park and stately home.

Stories covered over the years have included the very serious impact of foot and mouth in 2001 and its implications on the day-to-day running of the Estate, the transfer of the Longleat elephants to France (2003), the recovery and return of the Titian ‘Rest on the Flight into Egypt’ which was stolen from Longleat in 1995 and more.

Filming the TapirsThen of course, there was the introduction of three new rhinos in 2003, the introduction of three new tigers in 2007, numerous births… from giraffe to lions, zebras to camel, sea lions to marmosets, tree felling, chandelier cleaning, lake maintenance and so much more!

The latest billings for ‘Animal Park’ are as follows…
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Thursday 15th May, 1:30pm on BBC 2
Series 5, Episode 10 (r)
A flock of new flamingos lands at Longleat safari park – but will they take to their new home? Plus the dangerous business of catching giraffe in the wild -and why the camels are going bananas. More tales from Longleat with Kate Humble and Ben Fogle.
Friday 16th May, 1:30pm on BBC 2
Series 5, Episode 11 (r)
Kaddu the tiger is fighting for her life after an emergency operation and Honey the Ostrich gets her new man – but will Trevor be interested in courting? More tales from Longleat Safari Park and House with Kate Humble and Ben Fogle.
Sunday 18th May, 11:30am on BBC 2
Series 6, Episode 2 (r)
Today there’s veterinary drama as Chandi the white tigress faces an emergency operation, Jemima the giraffe’s first birth is not going smoothly and down in monkey jungle the troops table manners need some improving. More tales from Longleat House and Safari Park with Kate Humble and Ben Fogle
Monday 19th May, 1:30pm on BBC 2
Series 5, Episode 12 (r)
In Monkey Jungle the playful primates are given a mirror to see what they make of themselves and Marmite the mischievous Marmoset is getting too friendly for his own good – will he have to go? Kate Humble and Ben Fogle with more tales from Longleat Safari Park.
Tuesday 20th May, 1:30pm on BBC 2
Series 5, Episode 13 (r)
Becky the giraffe gives birth to a six foot calf, there’s a pregnancy alert in the rhino house and the rest of the keepers are on baby watch as Ben Fogle and Kate Humble meet the expectant mums at Longleat Safari Park.
Sunday 25th May, 11:30am on BBC 2
Series 6, Episode 15 (r)
There’s no more monkey business for Mike the marmoset after his visit to the vets and beautiful butterflies - special cameras reveal microscopic details of the lepidopteron world. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble with more tales from Longleat House and Safari Park.
Monday 26th May, 10:30am on BBC 2
Series 7, Episode 1 (r)
A brand new series of Animal Park kicks off with a bang. A life and death drama unfolds as keepers perform an emergency caesarean on Imogen the giraffe, and a secret camera captures the birth of lion cubs. Presenters Ben Fogle and Kate Humble learn how to be guides at Longleat House in just one day… but will the staff hire them or fire them?

Animal Park is commissioned by the BBC and it is they who decide on broadcast dates, times and the order of episodes. If you have any queries or suggestions regarding the Animal Park series then please contact the BBC information line on info@bbc.co.uk 

The BBC have not made the Animal Park series available on DVD or VHS video.

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