Totally Wild
Totally Wild is an Australian children's television series that premiered on Network 10 on 12 July 1992. The series aired on 10 Peach from 2013 to 2020, and 10 Shake from 2020 to 2021. It had a current affairs program format, and did stories on topics such as Australia's native flora and fauna, action sports, the environment, science, and technology. The show was broadcast across many countries.
Totally Wild was one of Australia's longest running children's programs and Australia's longest running C classified children's program. It celebrated its 25th anniversary on air on 22 July 2017. Original presenter Stacey Thomson remained with the program for its entire run.
On 3 February 2021, 10 announced that they had cancelled the show after 27 seasons, while the remaining episodes would continue to air. The final episode aired on 27 June 2021.
Presenters
Notable presenters and guests
- Tim Bailey
- Angela Brown
- Tim Moore
- Jesse Baird
- Emily Barker
- Scott Bidmead
- Shae Brewster
- Hayley Chapman
- Wesley Dening
- Emily Dickson
- Natalie Hunter
- Jack Kelly
- Sami Lukis
- Brooke Marsden
- Craig McMahon
- Kellyn Morris
- Melanie Symons
- Stacey Thomson
- Leela Varghese
- Dr. Katrina Warren
- Courtney Wilkie
- Hayley Wilson
- Jack Yabsley
- Sam Harvey
- Craig Horner
Series overview
Specials
Totally Wild Weekend Totally Australia Totally Wild Rescue- ''Totally Wild: Antarctica Special''
Broadcast history
- 12 July 1992 – 1996, the show aired on weekdays at 4.30pm.
- 1996 – December 2008, the show aired on Monday to Wednesday and Occasionally on Friday at 4pm.
- 6 January 2009 – 1 January 2010, it aired on Tuesday to Fridays at 7.30am, Saturdays at 9am, and on Sundays at 7am.
- 4 January 2010 – 26 February 2012, it aired on Monday to Wednesday and on Fridays at 8am, and on Sundays at 7.00am.
- 27 February 2012 – 30 October 2013, it aired on Monday to Wednesday at 4pm repeats at 7am, Saturdays at 8.30am and a double episode on Sundays at 7.00am.
- 4 November 2013 – 26 September 2020, the series aired on 10 Peach on Monday to Wednesday at 8am and repeats Saturdays at 8.30am. The program's change in network was due to launch of Wake Up and Studio 10.
- 27 September 2020 – 4 April 2021, the series aired on 10 Shake, with new episodes on Saturday and Sunday at 11.30am.
- 10 April 2021 – 27 June 2021, the series aired on 10 Shake, with new episodes on Saturday and Sunday at 6.00am.