Best Animal Documentaries

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Wildlife fans will delight in these exceptional documentaries about the wonders of the animal kingdom. Kids will love getting to see their favorite animals up close and personal, from tiny insects to gigantic elephants. Keep in mind some of these documentaries focus on predators on the hunt, and others show the brutal conditions faced by creatures in captivity. So make sure you know what your kids can handle before diving into a documentary like Blackfish. To learn more about the environment and what we can do to protect it, check out our list of Green TV.