Animal Planet (Australia and New Zealand)
| Company type | Television channel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting |
| Founded | October 1999 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia, New Zealand |
| Products | Animal-related television programming |
Animal Planet made its debut in the Australian market in October 1999, initially available exclusively through Optus Television. The channel showcased content centered on the interactions between humans and animals, sourced from the U.S. cable network. On 1 December 2003, it broadened its reach by launching on Foxtel, followed by an extension to Sky in New Zealand.
From March 2007 until the discontinuation of its English service in late 2010, the channel was accessible via SelecTV. Additionally, it was part of the Fetch TV lineup until 1 February 2015, after which it was reinstated on 1 May 2020.
Programmes
- Crikey! It's the Irwins
- Dodo Heroes
- Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet
- Jeremy Wade's Dark Waters
- Pit Bulls & Parolees
- Puppy Bowl
- The Aquarium
- The Zoo (2016)
- Evan Goes Wild
- Channel I News
- World Life
- Extinct or Alive
- Scaled
- Secret Life of the Zoo
- Bondi Vet
- Tanked
- Hanging with the Henderson's
- The Vet Life
The channel also includes a selection of programs featuring David Attenborough.