Wild Animal ER

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  • TV-G
  • 2008
  • 1 Season
  • 8.2  (13)

Wild Animal ER is an animal documentary series that follows a team of expert veterinarians, led by Kate Sanderson, Les Stocker, and Clare Campbell, as they tend to sick, injured, and sometimes critically endangered wild animals at their busy animal hospital, the St. Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital in Buckinghamshire, England.

Throughout the course of the show, viewers are exposed to the pain and drama of animal care, watching alongside vets as they diagnose animals in need, administer medicine and perform complex surgeries. The show features a wide variety of animals, ranging from domestic pets like dogs and cats to wild animals like deer, birds, and even badgers.

What sets Wild Animal ER apart from other similar shows is its close focus on the human-animal bond. The animals in the show are not just specimens to be poked and prodded; they are living, breathing beings that have formed valuable connections with their humans. This means that the emotions on display throughout the series are not limited to the animals alone; the sense of urgency and fear felt by their owners as they seek treatment for their beloved pets is palpable, highlighting the deep bond that can exist between humans and animals.

In addition to the emotional and medical drama of the series, Wild Animal ER also serves as an educational tool for viewers. The show offers detailed explanations of the medical procedures that are performed, demystifying the process and giving curious viewers an inside look at the challenges and rewards of caring for wild animals. Furthermore, the series also raises awareness about the conservation of endangered species, and the importance of protecting natural habitats in order to protect the animals that call those ecosystems home.

The show is shot and edited in a way that tugs at the heartstrings of viewers. With stunning, up-close shots of animals undergoing treatment, interspersed with interviews with the caring veterinarians, the show captures the intensity of the hospital environment and the compassion the vets feel for their patients. Additionally, the show balances out these intense moments with softer, more light-hearted scenes, such as adorable kittens taking their first steps or more relaxed badgers enjoying a meal in the safety of the hospital.

Wild Animal ER has successfully captured the attention of animal lovers everywhere, by offering a unique and close-up look at the daily lives of animals and the people who care for them. The show has also been praised for its ethical treatment of animals, and its focus on promoting conservation and animal welfare.

As a whole, Wild Animal ER is a heart-warming, educational, and intense look at the world of animal care, where the experts work tirelessly to save the lives of creatures both big and small. This deeply emotional and expertly edited series is sure to strike a chord with animal lovers and anyone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

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Tagging Tenacious Tripods
20. Tagging Tenacious Tripods
August 4, 2008
Operation T.H.R.E.E.-L.E.G.G.E.D.-D.E.E.R. gets underway, as the team release some of their three legged deer. Two orphaned badger cubs are introduced to some new friends, and a family reunion for ducklings takes place.
Frail Fox Flourishes
19. Frail Fox Flourishes
August 1, 2008
Kate gets to grips with an exotic hedgehog who is finding the British climate a little unwelcoming and Zoolander, our underdeveloped fox cub, gets a check from the vet.
Boosting Buzzards Being
18. Boosting Buzzards Being
July 31, 2008
The team takes to the water to help a swan with a hook in its mouth, a group of baby squirrels meet their new foster mother, and a magnificent buzzard is rescued from the garbage.
Soothing Sickly Squirrels
17. Soothing Sickly Squirrels
July 30, 2008
Four newborn squirrels are brought in, the ducklings are given their first check up, and a lively fox cub is settling into its new surroundings - It's just another day at this crazy place we call Tiggywinkles!
Detaining Delicate Ducklings
16. Detaining Delicate Ducklings
July 29, 2008
The team deals with a badger that's been hit by a car, a mother duck and ducklings give volunteers Linda and Chris the run around and Macy, the deer that got her head stuck in railings, gets her first check up.
Mischievous Mole Mission
15. Mischievous Mole Mission
July 28, 2008
Nurse Francesca has a battle of wills with a stubborn badger in a tight spot, a mole is released back into the wild, and a deer has an embarrassing accident with some railing.
Risky Rabbit Rescue
14. Risky Rabbit Rescue
July 25, 2008
An unusual discovery is made on a building site, a family of baby rabbits are unearthed and one of them has a serious leg injury. We catch up with Hayley, the badger with the heart murmur, and the team finds a hedgehog stuck in a tight spot.
Wily Weasels Wanderlust
13. Wily Weasels Wanderlust
July 24, 2008
A large family of ducklings are rounded up so that we can help them get to water. Kate helps to release two swans back into the wild and a very lively weasel gives Tiggywinkles staff the run-around.
Hazardously Hungry Hedgehog
12. Hazardously Hungry Hedgehog
July 23, 2008
We catch up on the progress of Parker the swan who was brought in with an injured foot. King the badger gets ready for release and a dangerously underweight hedgehog is found in a garden. Will Tiggywinkles be in time to save it?
Fortunate Feathery Family
11. Fortunate Feathery Family
July 22, 2008
We treat Parker the swan who has been brought in with an injured foot. We take a cautious look at Frankie, the badger who had a fit and bit Les, and Tiggywinkles gets a surprise visit from a feathery family.
Brutal Badger Bite
10. Brutal Badger Bite
July 21, 2008
Les rescues a badger who responds by giving Les a very nasty bite and a trip to A & E. Willow the deer gets a check up but nurse Clare is still concerned. A hedgehog has an operation to stop an infection and a tortoise gets a bath.
Gerbeau Gathers Geese
9. Gerbeau Gathers Geese
July 18, 2008
Webster the swan gives Nurses Clare and Nicola the run around near a motorway. Les treats a red kite with a broken wing, presenter Kate Gerbeau tries her hand at rounding up goslings and Les and Tim rescue an injured deer trapped in some fencing.
Antys Anguished Antler
8. Antys Anguished Antler
July 17, 2008
Nurses Vicki and Sharon attempt to rescue a deer. Some orphaned ducks are given their first swimming lesson. A buzzard is taken for a test flight and we see if Anty the deer is recovering from his fractured antler.
Dramatic Deer Downfall
7. Dramatic Deer Downfall
July 15, 2008
Les performs a dramatic rescue when a deer falls down a ten foot well. We check on the progress of Cosy the baby badger, Nurse Sharon inspects a Road Traffic Accident deer, and volunteer Tim is on the hunt for an elusive fox.
Medically Managing Mange
6. Medically Managing Mange
July 14, 2008
The staff attempts to catch a fallow deer that appears to be suffering from a serious injury. Les and Kate introduce an orphaned gosling to its new family and a fox with a nasty case of mange is treated.
Atypical Amphibian Adventures
5. Atypical Amphibian Adventures
July 11, 2008
Les rescues two jackdaws that have got themselves stuck in a chimney and the veterinary team investigate the strange circumstances surrounding the deaths of a group of frogs.
Bloody Badger Brawl
4. Bloody Badger Brawl
July 10, 2008
The team goes on a dramatic night-time rescue to save a badly injured deer and the nurses struggle to cope with a badger that has been in a fight and is badly injured.
Saving Starved Swans
3. Saving Starved Swans
July 9, 2008
Les gets all DIY when he is called in to fix the wing of a bird of prey. Tiggywinkles sends a huge team of rescuers armed with nets, boats, and several loaves of bread to try and capture nine swans that have invaded a local airfield.
Donna's Darling, Destiny
2. Donna's Darling, Destiny
July 8, 2008
Les Stocker puts life and limb on the line to try and save a deer that has its antlers caught in some nets. We also catch up with the progress of Donna, the deer that had to have a caesarean, and her tiny baby Destiny, whose life hangs in the balance.
Feisty Frog Fracture
1. Feisty Frog Fracture
July 7, 2008
The team at Tiggywinkles are faced with a huge challenge. A muntjack deer has been admitted after being in a road traffic accident. Meanwhile, the veterinary nurses struggle to mend the fractured leg of a very feisty frog.
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  • Premiere Date
    July 7, 2008
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (13)