Vantara: Sanctuary Stories

Wildlife expert Forrest Galante explores the rescue and rehabilitation at Vantara, a world-class sanctuary; discover how the wildlife there are saved from captivity, conflict, neglect, and are given a second chance at life.

Forrest Galante and Vantara join forces to care for animals recently rescued.

Wildlife expert Forrest Galante explores the rescue and rehabilitation at Vantara, a world-class sanctuary; discover how the wildlife there are saved from captivity, conflict, neglect, and are given a second chance at life.

At Vantara, Forrest witnesses King Cheetah race freely across a stadium-sized field. He marvels as an Orangutan enjoys cake, and nature shows to celebrate his birthday. Through these moments, it's clear that the animals at Vantara are living with joy.

Forrest visits Vantara to see efforts securing a future for rare species; he joins a cheetah feeding circle, meets newborn cubs and follows a once orphaned sun bear called Prince.

Forrest Galante joins the rescue operation to save animals from illegal trade and helps a sick Shoebill. From hippos to meerkats, he sees Vantara's care in action. Finally, Forrest revisits animals he's met before, witnessing their recovery and more.