Totally Wild facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Totally Wild |
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Totally Wild logo used from 2012 to 2016
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| Genre | Children's, lifestyle |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 27 |
| No. of episodes | 4,122 |
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| Production location(s) | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Running time | 30 minutes (including commercials) |
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| Original network | Network 10 (1992–2013) 10 Peach (2013–20) 10 Shake (2020–21) |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) (2003–21) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 12 July 1992 – present |
Totally Wild was a super popular Australian TV show made just for kids! It first aired way back on 12 July 1992 on Network 10. Later, you could watch it on 10 Peach and then 10 Shake.
This show was like a news program, but for cool topics! It covered amazing things like Australia's unique plants (flora) and animals (fauna). It also explored exciting action sports, talked about the environment, and even dove into science and technology. Totally Wild was shown in many countries and was known as a top kids' TV show in Australia.
It was one of Australia's longest-running children's programs. It celebrated its 25th birthday on TV on 22 July 2017. The show ended after 27 seasons on 3 February 2021, but new episodes kept airing until July 2021. The original presenter, Stacey Thomson, known as Ranger Stacey, was on the show for its entire run!
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Meet the Presenters
The show had many awesome presenters who helped explore all the cool topics.
Current Presenters
These presenters were on the show when it ended:
- Stacey Thomson (Ranger Stacey)
- Jesse Baird
- Emily Dickson
- Jack Kelly
- Brooke Marsden
Past Presenters and Guests
Many other people helped host Totally Wild over the years, including:
- Tim Bailey
- Emily Barker
- Scott Bidmead
- Shae Brewster
- Hayley Chapman
- Wesley Dening
- Natalie Hunter
- Sami Lukis
- Craig McMahon
- Melanie Symons
- Leela Varghese
- Dr. Katrina Warren
- Jack Yabsley
Special Episodes
Totally Wild also had some special episodes that focused on specific themes or adventures:
- Totally Wild Weekend (1993)
- Totally Australia (1997)
- Totally Wild Rescue (1998)
- Totally Wild: Antarctica Special (2007)
Awards and Nominations
Totally Wild was recognized for its great work in children's television.
APRA Music Awards
| Year | Nominated works | Award | Result | Lost to | Ref |
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| 1994 | "Totally Wild" | Children's Composition of the Year | Nominated | The Wiggles - "Hot Potato" |
Logie Awards
| Year | Nominated works | Award | Result | Lost to |
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| 2003 | Totally Wild | Most Outstanding Children's Program | Nominated | Tracey McBean |
| 2008 | Totally Wild: Antarctica Special | Nominated | Lockie Leonard |
