As well as first-hand comment from Busch and his staff, the series was narrated throughout by Paul Casserley in New Zealand and actor Miles Anderson in the United Kingdom.
The series also showed Busch during related promotional activities as well as his various wildlife missions abroad,[2] including trips to Africa and Thailand.
The Lion Man was one of New Zealand's most successful television series, showing in 93 countries worldwide, including Sky1 in the United Kingdom.
[3] Independent funding was found to produce the third series and TVNZ decided to broadcast it after determining that there was still popular demand for the show.
The show highlighted the activities of the park, including the birth of cubs from different species, and the filming of lions for television adverts and other promotions.