In the upcoming episode of “Secret Life of the Safari Park,” viewers will be treated to a fascinating glimpse into the daily happenings at Knowsley Safari Park. Airing on Thursday 25 January 2024 at 8:00 PM on Channel 4, this fourth episode once again has some intriguing storylines.
One of the focal points of this instalment is Purple, an eland antelope residing in the African Savannah section of the park. Typically, elands give birth during the warm dry season, but Purple surprises everyone by showing signs of having delivered her calf just as Merseyside’s cold autumn weather sets in. With Knowsley’s sprawling 30-acre site serving as potential hiding grounds for newborn animals, there is a frantic search underway to locate Purple’s baby.
The episode also delves into Ted, an aging lion who is experiencing health issues due to arthritis. While medication has been helping him cope with his condition, vet Jen determines it’s time for a comprehensive health check that involves putting him under general anaesthesia—an inherently risky procedure both medically and socially. Disturbing the balance within Ted’s pride could have consequences beyond just his own well-being.
Knowsley Safari Park boasts five Bactrian camels; however, no calves have been born there for five years. But hope arrives in Yorkshire duo Marvin and Merlin—two male camels embarking on a journey across Pennines in search of love. The arrival of these new prospects raises anticipation among staff and visitors alike about whether romance will blossom among these majestic creatures.
Finally, attention turns to Marian—a baboon whose over-grooming tendencies have left her baby son Friar Tuck nearly bald on his head. Keeper Becky faces a difficult decision regarding whether or not intervention is necessary for Friar Tuck’s well-being amidst his mother’s grooming habits.
“Secret Life of the Safari Park” continues its tradition of offering audiences an intimate look into the lives of its animal residents.
Make sure to tune in to Channel 4 at 8:00 PM on Thursday 25 January 2024 to catch all the thrilling wildlife encounters in “Secret Life of the Safari Park.”
