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ZSL's Wildest Moments

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Wildest Moments is a podcast from international conservation charity ZSL exploring the moments with nature that change everything. Hosted by Ben Fogle, this wildlife and conservation podcast features powerful, emotional stories of encounters with animals and the natural world - from awe-inspiring experiences to life-changing moments. Each episode combines a personal conversation with a special guest with expert insight from ZSL conservationists and scientists - revealing how our connection to wildlife plays a vital role in protecting and restoring nature. Launched in ZSL's 200th anniversary year, Wildest Moments celebrates over two centuries of inspiring closer connections between people and wildlife. Featuring global voices from across conservation and culture, the series launches on 19 March with three episodes, with new episodes released monthly on every third Thursday until the end of 2026. A Peanut & Crumb production for ZSL in partnership with Mountain Warehouse.

Latest episodes

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The Wild Hare and the Author

For Sunday Times bestselling author Chloe Dalton, a chance encounter with a tiny, orphaned leveret on a quiet country lane became a life-changing experience - one that wo

Sep 17
33 min

The Filmmaker and the Extinct Oryx

For wildlife filmmaker Nigel Marven, seeing an Arabian oryx in the wild was a moment he never thought he'd experience - a species he had only ever seen in books as a chil

Aug 20
27 min

The Lion Queen and the Pride

For actress and Disney's The Lion King alumni Merryl Ansah, stepping into the role of Nala meant embodying one of the most iconic screen lions in history, but she'd never

Jul 16
29 min

The Tiger Shark Under The Night Sky

Under starlit skies and glowing bioluminescence, Megan McCubbin found herself face to face with one of the ocean's most misunderstood predators - sharks.  In this episo

Jun 18
33 min

The Vet and the Actress

When Dr Bruce Fogle arrived in London from Canada for a short placement as a veterinarian at ZSL, he had no idea his life was about to take an unexpected turn - all becau

May 21
35 min

The Doctor and the Gorilla

When Professor Chris van Tulleken was invited to London Zoo early in his career to help diagnose a poorly gorilla named Kesho, he expected to analyse a sample in a lab. W

Apr 16
31 min

The Hummingbird That Changed Everything

For Dr Mya-Rose Craig, known to many as Birdgirl, birdwatching has always been more than a hobby – it's been a lifeline.  In this episode of Wildest Moments, host Ben F

Mar 19
29 min

The Lions in the Warzone

When Cam Whitnall saw a video of five lions fighting for survival in war-torn Ukraine, he made a decision that would change his life - and theirs - forever.  In this ep

Mar 19
30 min

The Horse in the Rising Tide

What began as a peaceful morning ride along Australia's coast quickly became a fight for survival.  In this episode of Wildest Moments, host Ben Fogle speaks with equin

Mar 19
29 min

Wildest Moments - coming soon!

Wildest Moments is a new wildlife and conservation podcast from international conservation charity ZSL, hosted by Ben Fogle. Created to celebrate ZSL's 200th anniversary,

Feb 26
1 min

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