A CHILDREN’S TV show was broadcast live from the New Forest Wildlife Park.

Dozens of local youngsters were invited to be the cheering audience on the CBBC programme Wild, and watch the presenters Naomi Wilkinson and Tim Warwood meet various animals and birds living at the park at Longdown.

Park owner Carol Heap said the experience had been great fun.

“The presenters were able to handle our tame barn owl Barney, and also meet friendly fallow deer Dottie,” she told the Daily Echo.

“But I think the highlight was when we brought our orphaned baby wallaby onto the set. She’s called Skye and is only about four months old.”

As well as featuring the animals, the show used the park’s 35 acres to show England tree-climbing champion Rhys Brace in action.

Presenters also had to build a waterproof den from dead wood and leaves – against the clock.

The TV show is touring the UK, looking at the different wildlife and sport activities encountered in different habitats, including lakes, mountains and forests.