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.
Danny and Alice need the help of Vanessa and Rowan to rehabilitate a group of circus elephants.
Danny hurts his back while helping to build a new school; Caroline asks Du Plessis to help plan.
Alice is torn between helping Rowan and her own responsibilities; Danny's project takes a turn.
Danny confides in Du Plessis but the arrival of his stepdaughter threatens his plans.
Danny and Alice's plans for a romantic trip away are ruined when they come across an accident.
Alice discovers that Rowan and Vanessa have been seeing each other in secret.
Danny makes a fatal mistake while treating a black leopard and Du Plessis looks into the matter.
Danny's career is in tatters and the family tries to keep him busy with a group of young offenders.
Du Plessis ignores his heart condition and collapses; Danny must deal with two rogue lions.
Du Plessis confesses to Olivia that he has given away all of their savings to his son.
