Synopsis: An orphaned baby elephant? A lion with a brain tumor? Call Dr. Marsh Tracy! This lovingly remembered show from executive producer Ivan Tors (Sea Hunt, Flipper, Gentle Ben) stars Marshall Thompson as a dedicated veterinarian who runs an animal research center in Africa with the help of his daughter, two courageous aides, a mischievous chimp and a cross-eyed lion named Clarence. Action, laughs and breathtaking encounters with exotic animals highlight the 18 Episodes of the Complete Season One as Tracy and his crew handle everything from poachers to diamond thieves to a raging fire that threatens the nearby game preserve. “Daktari” means “doctor” in Swahili, but for viewers it means uplifting family fun!

Review: Our family is animal crazy.  In fact, we run our own little zoo in our home, lol.  Dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, fish..whatever you can imagine.  If your family loves animals, then Daktari is for you!  This show is being released for the first time by the Warner Archive, and its a great watch.  The tales of this vet and his daughter are heart warming, fun and great for any family.  In an era where is hard to find shows for the entire family, the complete first season of this one would be a wonderful purchase for you.