Series synopsis
Vantara: Sanctuary Stories is an American nature television series that premiered on Animal Planet on November 7, 2025.
Hosted by renowned wildlife biologist, conservationist, and adventurer Forrest Galante, the six-episode series will take audiences on a visually stunning journey into Vantara, the world's largest wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facility that offers lifelong care for some of the most magnificent animals on Earth. Located in Gujarat, India, Vantara is a closed-to-the-public sanctuary designed for the wellbeing of the animals who live there. It is home to over one million animals, representing o ...
Premise
Hosted by renowned wildlife biologist, conservationist, and adventurer Forrest Galante, the six-episode series will take audiences on a visually stunning journey into Vantara, the world's largest wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facility that offers lifelong care for some of the most magnificent animals on Earth. Located in Gujarat, India, Vantara is a closed-to-the-public sanctuary designed for the wellbeing of the animals who live there. It is home to over one million animals, representing over 1000 species and is operated by a dedicated team of 25,000 employees. Now, for the first time ever, Galante offers an unprecedented look inside the walls of this extraordinary, not-for-profit sanctuary - a world very few have ever been allowed to enter.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 7, 2025 | December 12, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Heart of Vantara See how the Vantara team rescues animals and provide second chances. |
November 7, 2025 |
| 2 |
Animal Enrichment From incredible cats to the power-heavy rhinos, every animal at Vantara thrives in a surrounding with habitat enrichment. Forrest Galante takes an insightful look into this process. |
November 14, 2025 |
| 3 |
Heroes of Healthcare Forrest Galante steps inside critical emergency rooms to meet the real heroes of Vantara -- the super vets -- who keep the overall health of the animals in check. |
November 21, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Animal Planet |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 7, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 12, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |