Celebrate World Wildlife Day with these powerful nature shows and documentaries on OTT
Celebrate World Wildlife Day with a list of powerful, motivational wildlife shows that highlight the beauty, fragility, and urgent need for the conservation of nature around the world.
Last Updated: 11.06 AM, Mar 03, 2026
World Wildlife Day, celebrated on March 3, is the perfect occasion to celebrate the planet’s extraordinary biodiversity and reflect on the urgent need to protect it. On this occasion, this curated list brings together impactful wildlife shows and documentaries that inspire awe, spark awareness, and encourage conservation.
Top 10 wildlife nature documentaries on OTTplay
Dynasties II is a four-part wildlife documentary narrated by Sir David Attenborough, following animal families as they struggle to survive and protect their young in harsh environments, captured through stunning cinematography.
Planet Earth III is a visually stunning documentary series narrated by Sir David Attenborough. This explores how wildlife adapts to human-dominated environments while underscoring the urgency of conservation.
Seven Worlds, One Planet is a seven-part BBC documentary narrated by Sir David Attenborough. This documentary is popular for its exploration of the wildlife and landscapes of all seven continents, while highlighting climate challenges through breathtaking 4K cinematography.
Serengeti III is a BBC–Discovery co-production that continues its character-driven storytelling. It follows the dramatic, high-stakes lives of animal families in the Tanzanian Serengeti with cinematic visuals and advanced filming techniques.
Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory follows filmmaker Bertie Gregory into extreme, remote environments to capture rare animal behaviour, showcasing stunning wildlife cinematography with behind-the-scenes filmmaking challenges.
Snakes SOS: Goa's Wildest follows Benhail Antao and Louise Remedios, wedding planners turned wildlife rescuers. They tackle high-stakes snake rescues across Goa, saving venomous species from homes and unusual situations.
Growing Up Animal is narrated by Tracee Ellis Ross. It chronicles the journey of iconic animals from embryonic development to their first steps toward independence and highlights the dedication of mothers and the resilience of young animals facing environmental challenges.
Meet the Chimps, narrated by Jane Lynch, explores the social lives of 300+ chimpanzees at Louisiana’s Chimp Haven. It blends documentary and reality-style storytelling to showcase friendships, hierarchies, and drama among retired research chimps.
Ocean with David Attenborough is a compelling documentary. While warning about overfishing and habitat destruction, it also celebrates marine life, advocates for ocean protection, and demonstrates examples of rapid ecosystem recovery.
In Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge, Bear Grylls leads a celebrity guest into remote, untamed locations, teaches them essential survival skills, and then pushes them to face a high-stakes solo challenge, testing their courage, resilience, and resourcefulness in the wild.
World Wildlife Day FAQs
Q: Why is March 3 celebrated as World Wildlife Day?
A: On 20 December 2013, the UN declared 3 March as World Wildlife Day, marking the 1973 adoption of CITES. Proposed by Thailand, it celebrates global wildlife and raises awareness about conservation and biodiversity.
Q: Who established World Wildlife Day?
A: The UN General Assembly, at its 68th session, proclaimed 3 March as World Wildlife Day.
Q: What is the slogan of World Wildlife Day?
A: The slogan for World Wildlife Day 2026 is "Protect Wildlife, Preserve Life," "Keep Wildlife Wild," and "Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods."