Wild Animal Orphans

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  • TV-G
  • 2012
  • 1 Season
  • 8.8  (19)

Wild Animal Orphans is a captivating wildlife documentary TV show that first premiered in 2012 on the network XiveTV. Starring Marlice Van Vuuren, Adrian Galley, and Rudie van Vuuren, the show follows the daily activities of wildlife rehabilitation centers that take care of orphaned wild animals.

The show is a heartwarming and emotional journey of the intense dedication and commitment of these wildlife caretakers towards taking care of animals who have lost their families due to various reasons. The show features a wide variety of animals, including baby elephants, lions, cheetahs, baboons, and many more African species.

Marlice Van Vuuren, an acclaimed wildlife conservationist, narrates the show and also features in several episodes. Through her presence, viewers learn about the rich African wildlife and the threats they face, such as poaching, habitat loss and conflict with humans. Marlice is also the co-founder of N/a

Wild Animal Orphans is a series that ran for 1 seasons (13 episodes) between March 6, 2012 and on XiveTV

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The Big Release
13. The Big Release
March 6, 2012
Seven cheetahs and one leopard get their first taste of freedom in an epic release effort-one that Marlice and Rudie have been dreaming about.
Preparing for the Big Release
12. Preparing for the Big Release
March 6, 2012
In their biggest effort to release animals back into the wild Marlice and Rudie have to dart and capture seven cheetahs and one leopard all in one day.
Tooth Trouble and Game Court
11. Tooth Trouble and Game Court
March 5, 2012
With all the rain came an abundance of animals. To count them, Rudie takes to the air, but only after saving a cheetah's life on the operating table.
Cheetah Rescue
10. Cheetah Rescue
March 6, 2012
A caracal with a broken leg arrives needing immediate medical attention. When the owner of two tame cheetahs breaks a leg Marlice also has to save them as well.
Operation Wild Dog
9. Operation Wild Dog
March 6, 2012
Almost fully grown now, the wild dogs are Marlice's prized project and biggest responsibility. When one gets bitten by a snake the move quickly to save her.
New Beginnings and Sad Endings
8. New Beginnings and Sad Endings
March 6, 2012
Even at a Wildlife sanctuary, poaching can rear its ugly head and quick action needs to be taken.
New Born
7. New Born
March 6, 2012
It's a year later, and things have changed! Marlice and Rudie have a new baby boy, and he needs to be introduced to the animals.
Big Cats and Baby Baboons
6. Big Cats and Baby Baboons
March 6, 2012
Umbili and Shakira, the leopard cubs, are becoming a real threat to Zacheo's safety and they have to be moved, on a more comical note the baby baboons are moved in with the juveniles.
The Big Relocate
5. The Big Relocate
March 6, 2012
Establishing the hierarchy within a troop of adult baboons is serious business, but when a wild leopard gets trapped the adrenaline really starts pumping.
Cat Trouble
4. Cat Trouble
March 6, 2012
Establishing the hierarchy within a troop of adult baboons is serious business but when a wild leopard gets trapped the adrenaline really starts pumping.
Signs in the Sand
3. Signs in the Sand
March 6, 2012
In trying to find a leopard in the vast desert landscape of southern Namibia, Marlice relies on the skills of Kiewiet, an expert Bushman tracker.
Baby Baboons
2. Baby Baboons
March 6, 2012
When Shona, the injured baby baboon orphan, is introduced to her new friends, things don't go all that smoothly.
Painted Pups
1. Painted Pups
March 6, 2012
Fourteen highly endangered Wild Dog pups arrive at Naankuse. Marlice, with the help of Zacheo, meets this challenge head-on. Meanwhile, the leopard cubs are beginning to pose a danger to Zacheo.
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Where to Watch Wild Animal Orphans
Wild Animal Orphans is available for streaming on the XiveTV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Wild Animal Orphans on demand at Amazon Prime and Pluto TV.
  • Premiere Date
    March 6, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    8.8  (19)