Ben je een fan van 'Crocodile Hunter - Auf Crashkurs' (2002) en op zoek naar soortgelijke avontuurlijke films of shows? In dit artikel vind je 10 titels die dezelfde opwindende energie en liefde voor de natuur uitstralen als de legendarische Steve Irwin. Of je nu houdt van wilde dieren, spectaculaire actie of inspirerende documentaires, deze lijst heeft voor ieder wat wils!

The Jungle Book (1967)
Beschreibung: A young boy raised by wolves navigates the dangers and wonders of the jungle, featuring a rich cast of animal characters and themes of belonging and adventure.
Fakt: The film was the last animated feature Walt Disney personally supervised before his death in


Free Willy (1993)
Beschreibung: A heartwarming story about the bond between a boy and a captive orca, highlighting themes of animal rights and the importance of returning wildlife to their natural habitats.
Fakt: The orca used in the film, Keiko, was later released into the wild as part of a real-life conservation effort.


The Lion King (1994)
Beschreibung: A classic tale set in the African savanna, focusing on the circle of life and the dynamics of animal kingdoms, with a strong emphasis on family and survival.
Fakt: The film's opening sequence, 'The Circle of Life,' was storyboarded before the rest of the movie to set the tone.


Finding Nemo (2003)
Beschreibung: An underwater adventure that showcases marine life and the challenges they face, blending emotional storytelling with stunning visuals of the ocean.
Fakt: The animators took scuba diving lessons to better understand the movement and appearance of underwater scenes.


Over the Hedge (2006)
Beschreibung: A group of forest animals navigate the challenges of suburban life, offering a humorous yet insightful look at human impact on wildlife habitats.
Fakt: The film is based on a comic strip of the same name, which has been running since


Madagascar (2005)
Beschreibung: A group of zoo animals find themselves in the wild, leading to humorous and adventurous encounters with native wildlife, highlighting the contrast between captivity and nature.
Fakt: The penguins in the movie became so popular they got their own spin-off series, 'The Penguins of Madagascar'.


Rio (2011)
Beschreibung: A colorful adventure about a domesticated macaw who discovers the wilds of Brazil, blending humor, music, and a celebration of exotic wildlife.
Fakt: The movie's soundtrack features several Brazilian artists, including Sérgio Mendes, who also served as the film's music producer.


The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
Beschreibung: This animated film explores the lives of pets when their owners are away, featuring a mix of humor and adventure, much like the unpredictable nature of wildlife.
Fakt: The movie was inspired by the creator's own pets and their quirky behaviors when left alone at home.


Zootopia (2016)
Beschreibung: A vibrant city inhabited by anthropomorphic animals, focusing on themes of diversity and coexistence, similar to the exploration of animal behavior and ecosystems.
Fakt: Zootopia's city design was inspired by real-world locations, including New York City and Sydney.


The Wild Thornberrys (1998)
Beschreibung: The show revolves around a family that travels the world to document wildlife, blending adventure with educational content about animals and their habitats.
Fakt: The character Eliza Thornberry can talk to animals, a unique twist that adds a magical element to the wildlife exploration theme.
