Prehistoric Park

Using his knowledge of today’s animal kingdom and the latest research, wildlife adventurer Nigel Marven uses a time portal to take him into the past, on a quest to rescue long lost prehistoric creatures.

Prehistoric Park (2006) is a British science fiction family adventure series created by Nigel Marven and broadcast on ITV1. Wildlife presenter Nigel Marven, who also plays himself, uses a time portal to step back into the past on a quest to rescue long lost prehistoric creatures and bring them to safety. Narration by David Jason frames the expeditions, while park staff including vet Suzanne McNabb and keeper Bob Arthur help manage the animals once they arrive. Each episode is a self-contained mission built around a specific creature, such as a tyrannosaurus rex or a saber-toothed tiger, with the practical challenges of capture, transport and care driving the action. The show is a single six-episode season of 48-minute installments, and its tone is brisk, wholesome and curious, mixing educational wildlife facts with light peril and a sense of discovery. Its setting moves between the modern day and prehistoric landscapes, giving the tale an adventurous, Earth-based scale. Fans of Walking with Dinosaurs, Primeval and Terra Nova will find a similar blend of natural history, time travel and family adventure.

• Walking with Dinosaursfamily adventure with time portal and prehistoric creatures, wildlife education blended with fantasy action
• Terra Novalighthearted family adventure built on educational animal content and wildlife presenter energy
• Primevaltime travel to prehistoric worlds with animal-focused adventure and science framing

Created by

Nigel Marven

Release Date

2006-07-22

Episode runtime

48 min

Rating

7.6 / 10 (47)

What is Prehistoric Park about?

Wildlife adventurer Nigel Marven uses a time portal to travel into the past and rescue long lost prehistoric creatures for a park.

What is Prehistoric Park like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Prehistoric Park as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Prehistoric Park violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Prehistoric Park.

Which shows are like Prehistoric Park?

Shows with a similar feel include Walking with Dinosaurs, Terra Nova, and Primeval.

How long is Prehistoric Park?

Prehistoric Park: 1 season, 6 episodes.

Is Prehistoric Park still running?

No, Prehistoric Park was canceled.