Review: “Malawi Wildlife Rescue” Season 2 Invites Viewers into the Beauty and Harsh Realities of Animal Rescue

National Geographic WILD is set to debut a new season of Malawi Wildlife Rescue this March, bringing viewers back to Lilongwe for more incredible wildlife rescue and rehabilitation stories.

Premiering on March 2nd, season 2 of Malawi Wildlife Rescue is ready to continue the journey of Malawi, Africa’s only wildlife rescue center. Spearheaded by Dr. Amanda Salb, she and her dedicated team are bringing viewers back into their wild world as they rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned animals back into their natural habitats at the Lilongwe Wildlife Center. Showcasing the realities of animal rescue, the second season will highlight baboon rescue missions, a pangolin surgery, a treed rhino, an orphaned baby monkey and their new mother, and so much more. Throughout the docuseries, viewers will get an up close look at the animals, their medical procedures and rehabilitation routines, and the brutal truth of life in the wild.

Malawi Wildlife Rescue is a raw, heartfelt, and unfiltered look at Lilongwe’s efforts to preserve and protect wildlife. Getting a front row seat for the successes and failures of Dr. Salb and her team provides an up close look at one of Africa’s most biodiverse regions. Working to combat habitat destruction, the series embraces the stark realities these animals face, both from humans, climate change, and other animals. Within those dark circumstances, the show has a knack for capturing the beauty of these animals, inviting audiences to feel emotionally invested in their stories. While the sad realities of their necessary work are hard to digest, seeing their compassion and success provides beautiful moments that remind us what great things humans are capable of. The series does have content that may be hard to watch for those who are squeamish, including surgeries and needles. However, that’s part of what really makes this series feel so honest and important. For those who love animals, this show is a must watch. Check out Malawi Wildlife Rescue when it premieres on Nat Geo WILD March 2nd, or stream it the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

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