
South Africa is home to some of the world's biggest national parks and game reserves, with a diverse range of animals, some of which are critically endangered. `Work on the Wild Side' follows the highs and lows of the vets and volunteers who have given up their day jobs in the UK and made the decision to move to South Africa to rescue, rehabilitate and release some of the world's most iconic species of animals. The series captures South Africa's vibrancy and colour, while shining a light on the critical conservation issues affecting the most vulnerable of species.

Harriet and the team at Elephants Alive are on a mission to save three elephants who are breaking out of their reserve and destroying local crops.

Alison prepares for the release of Nick, a critically endangered African penguin; Emily has to anaesthetise a cheetah that needs to go to a new home.

Emily has a close call with a lion; Harriet hunts for an elephant; a baby rhino doesn't seem to be putting on enough weight.

Anna and the team dehorn two rare and dangerous black rhinos; Emma spends months rehabilitating Finya the Black-Backed Jackal for release, but getting her ready to move proves difficult; Jenna and Sean tackle human and elephant conflict.