Born to Be Wild

Born to Be Wild

Apple TV To Be Determined Nature

1 Season · 6 Episodes · Premiered December 19, 2025

Born to Be Wild follows six extraordinary animals for several years, as they are brought up in our world, but destined to return to theirs. Each episode of Born to be Wild features a different young, endangered animal as they rewild their homelands in an attempt to help save their species and change the face of our planet. Using the latest camera and tracking technology, the pioneering series follows the amazing journey of a Savanna elephant calf, two young cheetahs, a ring-tailed lemur pup, a moon bear cub, Iberian lynx kits and orphaned African penguins, from birth, or their first few months of life, through to release and beyond, into the wild.

Where to Watch: Apple TV

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes
E01
The Moon Bear Cub
Fri, Dec 19 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 36 min
An orphaned moon bear cub has many skills to master before he can make a home for himself in the jungles of India.
E02
The Elephant Calf
Fri, Dec 19 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 35 min
The newest arrival at Zambia's elephant orphanage must overcome his shyness to bond with the herd and form a new family.
E03
The Penguin Chick
Fri, Dec 19 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 36 min
A pint-sized penguin chick fights to beat the odds and conquer the many challenges that lie between him and the Atlantic Ocean.
E04
The Lemur Pup
Fri, Dec 19 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 35 min
In the untamed Madagascar forest, a ragtag group of lemurs forge an unlikely family and learn to look out for each other.
E05
The Cheetah Cubs
Fri, Dec 19 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 36 min
Two young cheetah brothers learn the art of the hunt before relocating to a reserve where their species hasn't been seen for 50 years.
E06
The Lynx Kitten
Fri, Dec 19 2025 12:00 PM GMT+0000 34 min
Before taking on the wilderness, a lynx kitten has to prove to her human caretakers that she is ready to go it alone.

Cast

Hugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville as Narrator

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