Our Wild Life

Our Wild Life is a captivating reality television series aired on The Learning Channel (TLC) in 2018. This unique and enthralling show revolves around the Abrams family whose daily life is anything but typical. The family, residing in Pinetops, North Carolina, owns and operates a large privately owned zoo called 'It's a Zoo Life'. It is home to myriad different species of animals, many of which are considered exotic and fascinating.

The show offers an intimate insight into the day-to-day adventures of this familial and zoological ensemble, showcasing how they juggle the responsibilities of running a zoo and balancing an eccentric family life. Leading the pack is Bobbie Jo Abrams, the upbeat and vivacious matriarch of the family, who is largely responsible for overseeing the operations of the zoo and playing mother to more than eighty animals.

Bobbie Jo's vibrant personality and deep-rooted love for animals make her a stand-out character on the show. With her massive family, which includes her husband, three biological kids, two adopted sons, a grandchild, and an exchange student, she still manages to be a wonderful and dedicated caretaker to her vast and diverse animal pack. Her delightful interactions with the animals, treating them no less than her own children, is a heartwarming and endearing aspect of the show.

The animals in the Abrams’s sanctuary include kangaroos, monkeys, camels, llamas, parrots, skunks, and a sloth amongst others. Each episode features an uncensored and raw depiction of the family’s lively and action-packed lifestyle, providing audiences with valuable insights into animal care and behaviors, while also shedding light on the challenges, rewards, and sacrifices that come with running a zoo.

Additionally, 'Our Wild Life' also wonderfully showcases the unparalleled bond that can exist between humans and animals. It frequently highlights that animals, much like humans, have their own unique personalities, quirks, and needs, and they require a wide range of care, attention, and affection. These aspects are often brought out most vividly during Bobbie Jo's interactions with the animals.

Moreover, every animal in their zoo seems to have an emotionally packed backstory - some were unwanted pets, some were born at the zoo, and some were rescued from difficult or unmanageable situations. Bobbie Jo and her family’s deeply empathetic approach to the animals underscores the broader importance and impact of their rescue efforts.

Apart from showcasing the familial and animalistic dynamics, the series also grapples with the everyday challenges that come with managing such a large and complicated household. The show presents a more down-to-earth scene – with an array of household chores, disagreements, parenting concerns, and budgeting for feeding and caring for so many animals.

Further adding to the enjoyable complexity of 'Our Wild Life' is the assortment of engaging personalities that compose the Abrams family. In addition to Bobbie, the household includes her calm and patient husband Jerry, who helps to balance out his wife's energetic and sometimes zany personality. Their children also exhibit a wonderful range of personalities, each of whom contribute uniquely to the family's dynamic and the running of the zoo.

In 'Our Wild Life', TLC invites its viewers to step into the Abrams's unusual world, sharing in their joys, challenges, and the often unpredictable journey that their day-to-day life entails, providing both entertainment as well as a valuable education about animal conservation and ethical zoology. Delivered with humor, warmth, and a genuine sense of commitment and love, the show truly celebrates the wild side of life and highlights the importance of family, however unconventional it might be.

No matter what, one thing remains clear and consistent in this charming television series: The Abrams's dedication to their peculiar family, be it composed of humans or animals. With its engaging and inspiring theme, 'Our Wild Life' is a series that promises to enlighten the audience on the improbabilities, complexities, and immense rewards of living a truly wild life.