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's estranged father comes to Leopard's Den with a secret.
Danny applies for the role of state vet; a rogue baboon causes problems at Leopard's Den.
Danny faces a tough decision on his first day as state vet, when his investigation into an animal-smuggling ring takes him surprisingly close to home.
Danny oversees an animal translocation for his first big project as state vet, but Alice struggles with running the clinic in his absence.
When strange events occur at Leopard's Den, Danny and Alice must work fast to solve the mystery before more animals die.
The routine transportation of a tiger does not go as planned.
Peeters asks for Danny and Alice's help in relocating a pack of rogue hyenas.
Danny may have to sacrifice his principles; Caroline takes a job with the mining company.
The mining company takes over Leopard's Den; Danny and Peeters set up a field hospital.
The family's last stand to stop the mining company ends in tragedy; Danny considers leaving.