33 Stunning Wildlife and Nature Documentaries

Steve, an Adélie penguin, journeys to find a mate and build a family. He befriends Wuzzo, an emperor penguin, but life in the Antarctic isn't without its challenges.

Each year, thousands of emperor penguins undertake an incredible journey to Antarctica to raise their families. They walk tirelessly, day and night, for 70 miles across the coldest, driest, and darkest continent on Earth. This true story is filled with…

This documentary follows Athena, a powerful matriarch elephant, and her herd as they undertake a challenging journey through the African wilderness. The film explores themes of family, bravery, and the enduring pull of home.

Deep in the Sichuan mountains of China, a researcher develops a close relationship with Qian Qian, a panda who is about to be introduced to the natural world.

This nature documentary follows a family of chimpanzees in the rain forests of Ivory Coast and Uganda. We experience the world through Oscar, a young chimp, as he navigates life in the African jungle – a journey filled with humor,…

Echo is a young dolphin struggling with the decision of whether to embrace adulthood and responsibility or indulge in playful fun. Life in the dolphin community is complicated, and their coral reef home relies on everyone working together. However, Echo…

Legends of the yeti, or abominable snowman, persist in the Himalayas. Described as a creature part human, part ape, it's said to inhabit the highest, most inaccessible mountains. Experienced explorer Gerry Moffatt embarks on a challenging expedition to find evidence…

A Disneynature filmmaking team journeys to the mountains of China to find and film the rare snow leopard. They face harsh weather and difficult landscapes as they explore the world's highest plateau.

In the heart of the Kalahari Desert lies the Okavango Delta, a thriving ecosystem reborn each year by the annual flood. The Delta is home to incredible wildlife – leopards, elephants, lions, hippos, and many more – all adapting to…

"Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy" chronicles the life of Mike deGruy, a relentlessly curious and passionate underwater filmmaker who passed away unexpectedly in 2012. For over thirty years, deGruy filmed the ocean, gaining recognition for both…

In the dense jungles of South Asia, a mother monkey and her infant face a challenging life within the Temple Troop. This lively community of monkeys navigates a complex social order while living in ancient ruins. They must fight to…

Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey document a year in the lives of Sky, an Alaskan brown bear, and her cubs, Scout and Amber. The film follows the family from their awakening after winter hibernation. Throughout the year, they rely on…

Disneynature's Elephant follows Shani, an African elephant, and her energetic son Jomo as their family travels hundreds of miles across the Kalahari Desert. Guided by their wise matriarch, Gaia, they endure harsh conditions, scarce food, and threats from predators while…

Expedition China takes viewers to remote and challenging locations to join the filmmakers behind Disneynature's movie *Born in China*.

EARTH, from Disneynature, follows the journeys of three animal families: polar bears, elephants, and humpback whales. It's an epic adventure showcasing the courage and magnificence of these creatures as they navigate life across the planet.

A beautiful love story is in danger – our future depends on it. The intricate relationships between bees, butterflies, birds, and bats, which enable plant reproduction, form a delicate and vital connection. Flowers, far from being merely beautiful, use their…

This film follows the filmmakers of Disneynature's "Polar Bear" as they encounter significant difficulties 300 miles from the North Pole. The crew established a groundbreaking arctic camp and overcame treacherous snow and sea ice to capture remarkable footage. This footage…

"Born in China" offers a close look at wildlife in the Chinese wilderness. The film follows a panda mother and her cub, a golden monkey who feels overshadowed by his new baby sister, and a snow leopard mother raising her…

This is the remarkable story of Pluto, transforming from a simple icy object at the solar system's edge into a surprisingly complex world. The film explores the possibility that this distant world may harbor some form of extraterrestrial life.

"Growing Up Wild" journeys to the most remote places on Earth to follow the early lives of five animals as they face their first challenges. Guided by their families, each must learn to find food and recognize danger. From exploring…

Deep in the remote wilderness of Lake Natron, northern Tanzania, a remarkable natural phenomenon occurs: the entire life cycle of a million flamingos, from birth to death.

This film follows the creation of Disneynature's *Dolphin Reef*, focusing on a young bottlenose dolphin named Echo. The filmmakers journey to extraordinary locations, from South Africa to Hawaii, to capture previously unseen moments in the ocean. They go to remarkable…

This film takes you on an extraordinary journey across Mars, using actual data from satellites and rovers to show you the planet in a completely new way.

A film crew documents the extensive migration of African elephants through the Kalahari desert. The team confronts harsh weather conditions, difficult landscapes, crocodile-filled rivers, and dangerous lion encounters to reveal the lives of these impressive animals and their long-held journeys.

A clever and determined group of filmmakers journey to Antarctica to capture footage for Disneynature's "Penguins."

A new mother reflects on her past experiences as a young woman, finding unexpected parallels to the difficulties of modern motherhood and the struggles polar bears face in today's world.

Birds inhabit nearly every environment on Earth, from the North Pole to isolated islands. This film explores how these adaptable creatures survive in such diverse places, examining their physical traits, flight, and songs. Join us on a worldwide journey to…

This documentary explores the surprising variety of sexual behaviors found in the animal kingdom. Through vivid and humorous examples, it reveals the diverse ways animals approach mating and reproduction.

This ecological drama/documentary follows a global journey. It blends elements of a thriller with a thoughtful look at the disappearing beauty of underwater ecosystems.

Antarctica is Earth's most extreme place – colder, higher, and drier than anywhere else. Though remote, events there impact everyone on the planet.

African Cats follows the lives of lions, cheetahs, and other animals on the savanna. It centers on Mara, a lion cub learning from her mother; Sita, a single mother cheetah raising five cubs; and Fang, a lion leader protecting his…

David Attenborough, Hans Zimmer, and Dave collaborate on a special Natural History event: Planet Earth: A Celebration. This one-hour program features eight of the most remarkable scenes from Planet Earth II and Blue Planet II, including racer snakes battling iguanas,…