ZDF Studios Secures Global Distribution Rights for WildBear Entertainment’s Baby Animals Down Under
Mainz, November 21st, 2025
ZDF Studios is delighted to announce it has secured the worldwide distribution rights for the enchanting new natural history series Baby Animals Down Under, produced by acclaimed factual content creators WildBear Entertainment. The deal was brokered by Wild Thring Media.
Spanning six one-hour episodes, Baby Animals Down Under is a visually stunning and heartwarming journey into the early lives of Australia’s most iconic wildlife. From the eucalyptus forests and arid outback to lush wetlands, remote islands, and vibrant coastal waters, the series captures the remarkable first steps of baby marsupials, monotremes, birds, reptiles, and marine creatures as they adapt, survive, and thrive in one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems.
Each episode immerses viewers in a unique habitat, offering intimate glimpses into the lives of young koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, platypuses, emus, sea turtles, and many more. With breathtaking cinematography and insightful narration, the series not only showcases the adorable charm of these animals but also highlights the ecological challenges and survival strategies they face from birth, offering a compelling blend of education and entertainment for audiences of all ages.
Viewers will witness the journey of a newborn koala joey, no larger than a jelly bean, as it grows and explores the treetops; dingo pups learning to survive the harsh Outback; and platypus juveniles navigating freshwater billabongs. The series also captures the playful antics of eastern quoll joeys on island terrain, the dramatic dash of sea turtle hatchlings to the ocean, and the nurturing of fairy-wren chicks and little penguins along the coast.
Nikolas Hülbusch, Director Unscripted at ZDF Studios, commented: “Baby Animals Down Under is a joyful celebration of life, resilience, and the wonders of the natural world. WildBear Entertainment has once again delivered a beautifully crafted series that combines emotional storytelling with educational value. We are proud to bring this captivating series to international audiences and are confident it will resonate with viewers of all ages.”
“Australia’s wildlife is unlike anywhere else on Earth, and Baby Animals Down Under offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of its youngest inhabitants,” said Michael Tear, CEO at WildBear Entertainment. “We’re thrilled to partner with ZDF Studios to bring these remarkable stories of resilience, adaptation and natural wonder to audiences around the world.”
Baby Animals Down Under is available for international sales now through ZDF Studios.
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About ZDF Studios
ZDF Studios is a commercial subsidiary of ZDF, one of the largest TV broadcasters in Europe. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Mainz, Germany, the ZDF Studios Group operates more than 30 direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliates in Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom spanning TV production, distribution and services. The parent company, ZDF Studios, is responsible for global programme distribution, realisation of international co-productions, acquisition of licences and merchandising of successful programme brands under its own name, for ZDF and third parties. ZDF Studios has the largest German-language programme inventory in the world and a constantly growing range of international productions, consisting of series and mini-series, television films, documentaries and children's programmes.
The companies of the ZDF Studios Group cover the entire value chain from the development of scripted and unscripted TV content to production, marketing and monetizing, including TV and streaming licences as well as merchandising and online rights. The positioning of ZDF Studios as an integrated media company enables the development of innovative, outstanding and high-quality programmes and makes the Group an attractive workplace for German and international talent to flourish in a very inspiring and creative environment.
Contact ZDF Studios
Christine Denilauler (VP Marketing and Corporate Communications), ZDF Studios GmbH, Erich-Dombrowski-Str. 1, D-55127 Mainz/Germany, Tel.: +49 6131-9911130, E-mail: christine.denilauler@zdf-studios.com, www.zdf-studios.com
About WildBear
WildBear combines the skills and experience of respected producers Bettina Dalton, Serge Ou, Alan Erson, Craig Meade and Michael Tear. An integrated factual entertainment company, WildBear Entertainment works across television, theatrical, corporate, educational, and government communications.
WildBear has been commissioned by leading international platforms including BBC, National Geographic, Discovery, Netflix, PBS, ZDF/Arte, CCTV, NTV, France Televisions, Mediawan, Viasat and Australian broadcasters Nine, Seven, Ten, ABC, SBS and Foxtel.
With offices in three Australian capital cities as well as Dunedin Aotearoa (New Zealand) and a comprehensive catalogue of completed projects, WildBear is an ideal co-production partner. WildBear also owns Content Mint, an internationally renowned stock footage library. The library holds thousands of hours of HD, 35mm, S16mm, and other high end video stock footage with a focus on travel, worldwide locations, wildlife and nature.