Wild at Heart is the story of an English family who move to the South African bush to set up and run a game reserve. In the beginning of the series, tensions run high, as Danny, a veterinarian who has been widowed, has recently married for second time to Sarah, and teenage daughter Rosie is resentful.
A year has passed since fire engulfed Leopard's Den, and Danny faces further challenges with gaining custody of Evan.
Danny and Evan find a sick hippo and try to save it; Rosie meets the new owner of Mara.
Danny is asked to bring a rabies outbreak under control as Vanessa fears for the animals at Mara.
Rosie and Max finally get married, but gets terrible news when she's injured by an elephant.
Du Plessis notices a rift developing between Rosie and Max and decides to help them.
Du Plessis reveals he's moving to England, devastating the residents of Leopard's Den.
Du Plessis is hailed as South Africa's answer to Crocodile Dundee as guests arrive.
The residents of Leopard's Den visit an auction to buy a giraffe after their own is killed.
Rowan takes charge as the residents try to free Charlotte from beneath the rubble and rescue Danny.
Danny and Alice try to keep their new romance a secret but have more concerns when she's attacked.
