Totally Wild

Totally Wild
Company type	Television program
Industry	Children's television, Educational television
Founded	July 12, 1992; 34 years ago
Headquarters	Australia
Area served	Australia and international audiences
Products	Children's educational TV series

Totally Wild is a children's television program from Australia that first aired on Network 10 on 12 July 1992. Between 2013 and 2020, the show was broadcast on 10 Peach (previously known as Eleven), and subsequently on 10 Shake from 2020 until 2021. The series adopted a current affairs style, focusing on subjects including Australia's indigenous plant life and animal species, extreme sports, environmental issues, scientific discoveries, and technological advancements. It also reached audiences beyond Australia.

Recognized as one of the longest-running children's shows in Australia, and holding the record for the longest duration among C classified children's programs, Totally Wild marked its 25th anniversary on 22 July 2017. Original host Stacey Thomson (known as Ranger Stacey) was a consistent presence throughout the entire lifespan of the series.

On 3 February 2021, Network 10 revealed that the program would conclude after completing 27 seasons, with remaining episodes continuing to be shown. The series finale was aired on 27 June 2021.

Key presenters and guest appearances

Tim Bailey
Angela Brown
Tim Moore (Ranger Tim)
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 (Ranger Stacey)
Leela Varghese
Dr. Katrina Warren
Courtney Wilkie
Hayley Wilson
Jack Yabsley
Sam Harvey
Craig Horner

Series overview

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Special Episodes

Totally Wild Weekend (1993)
Totally Australia (1997)
Totally Wild Rescue (1998)
Totally Wild: Antarctica Special (2007)

Broadcast Timeline

From 12 July 1992 to 1996: broadcast on weekdays at 4:30 pm, with occasional airings on weekend mornings.
Between 1996 and December 2008: shown Monday through Wednesday and some Fridays at 4 pm, plus sporadic weekend morning slots.
From 6 January 2009 to 1 January 2010: aired Tuesday to Friday at 7:30 am, Saturdays at 9 am, and Sundays at 7 am.
Between 4 January 2010 and 26 February 2012: scheduled Monday to Wednesday and Fridays at 8 am, with Sunday broadcasts at 7 am.
From 27 February 2012 to 30 October 2013: aired Monday through Wednesday at 4 pm with repeats at 7 am, Saturdays at 8:30 am, and double episodes on Sundays at 7 am.
Between 4 November 2013 and 26 September 2020: moved to 10 Peach, airing Monday to Wednesday at 8 am, with reruns on Saturdays at 8:30 am; this change followed the introduction of Wake Up and Studio 10.
From 27 September 2020 to 4 April 2021: broadcast on 10 Shake, featuring new episodes on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 am.
Between 10 April 2021 and 27 June 2021: continued on 10 Shake with new episodes airing weekends at 6:00 am.

APRA Music Awards

Year	Work Nominated	Category	Outcome	Winner
1994	"Totally Wild"	Children's Composition of the Year	Template:Nominated	The Wiggles – "Hot Potato"

Logie Awards

Year	Work Nominated	Award Category	Result	Awarded To
2003	Totally Wild	Logie Award for Most Outstanding Children's Program	Template:Nominated	Tracey McBean
2008	Totally Wild: Antarctica Special		Template:Nominated	Lockie Leonard
2013	Totally Wild		Template:Nominated	Dance Academy

External Resources