Steve Backshall Live

From showcasing a six banded armadillo to a binturong and from an eastern indigo snake to birds of prey, one of Britain’s best-loved naturalists and TV presenters Steve Backshall will be ensuring a wild day out during his residency at Longleat.

It is the second year the intrepid naturalist will be at the Wiltshire estate and is promising a whole new show for audiences.

Fresh from the arctic where he has been exploring climate change and the Albedo Effect – how much light is reflected from the surface and the impact on global warming; he is heading to Longleat for May half term.

“I’m really excited to be coming back to Longleat and sharing information on the speed, stamina and survival tactics of a range of animals and birds,” he says.

“We never know how the animals or birds will respond as they haven’t read the script, so a live show is always especially thrilling. It’s promising to be a week of fun for all the family.”

2024 saw more than £25,000 for conservation charity Tusk from Steve’s shows and the charity will once again benefit this year from the £1 per person show booking fee with a valid Longleat pass or day ticket.

The 30-minute shows take place at 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm and 4pm daily from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 1 June.