Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kittens in the Kitchen | 1994 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 2 | Stallion in the Storm | 2001 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 3 | Pony on the Porch | 1994 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 4 | Cat in the Crypt | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 5 | Puppies in the Pantry | 1994 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 6 | Goat in the Garden | 1994 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 7 | Hedgehogs in the Hall | 1994 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 8 | Foals in the Field | 1997 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 9 | Badger in the Basement | 1994 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 10 | Hound on the Heath | 2003 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 11 | Cub in the Cupboard | 1994 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 12 | Wolf at the Window | 2000 | Ben M. Baglio | N/A |
| 13 | Piglet in a Playpen | 1994 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 14 | Owl in the Office | 1995 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 15 | Lamb in the Laundry | 1995 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 16 | Bunnies in the Bathroom | 1995 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 17 | Donkey on the Doorstep | 1995 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 18 | Hamster in a Hamper / Hamster in a Handbasket | 1996 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 19 | Goose on the Loose | 1996 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 20 | Calf in the Cottage | 1996 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 21 | Koalas in a Crisis | 1996 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 22 | Wombat in the Wild | 1996 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 23 | Roo on the Rock | 1996 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 24 | Squirrels in the School | 1997 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 25 | Guinea Pig in the Garage | 1997 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 26 | Fawn in the Forest | 1997 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 27 | Shetland in the Shed | 1997 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 28 | Swan in the Swim | 1997 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 29 | Lion by the Lake | 1997 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 30 | Elephants in the East | 1997 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 31 | Monkeys on the Mountain | 1997 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 32 | Dog at the Door | 1997 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 33 | Sheep at the Show | 1998 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 34 | Racoons on the Roof | 1998 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 35 | Dolphin in the Deep | 1998 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 36 | Bears in the Barn | 1998 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 37 | Otter in the Outhouse | 1998 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 38 | Whale in the Waves | 1998 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 39 | Hound at the Hospital | 1998 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 40 | Rabbits on the Run | 1998 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 41 | Horse in the House | 1998 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 42 | Panda in the Park | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 43 | Tiger on the Track | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 44 | Gorilla in the Glade | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 45 | Tabby in the Tub | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 46 | Chinchilla Up the Chimney | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 47 | Puppy in a Puddle | 1999 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 48 | Leopard at the Lodge | 2000 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 49 | Giraffe in a Jam | 2000 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 50 | Hippo in a Hole | 2000 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 51 | Foxes on the Farm | 2000 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 52 | Badgers by the Bridge | 2000 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 53 | Deer on the Drive | 2000 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 54 | Animals in the Ark | 2001 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 55 | Mare in the Meadow | 2001 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 56 | Cats in the Caravan / Cats at the Campground | 2001 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 57 | Polar Bears on the Path | 2002 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 58 | Seals on the Sled | 2002 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 59 | Husky in a Hut | 2002 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 60 | Beagle in a Basket | 2002 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 61 | Bunny on a Barge | 2002 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 62 | Guinea Pigs in the Greenhouse | 2002 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 63 | Dalmatian in the Dales | 2002 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 64 | Lambs in the Lane | 2003 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
| 65 | Labrador on the Lawn | 2003 | Ben M. Baglio | Buy |
Animal Ark is a long-running children’s book series written under the pen name Ben M. Baglio by the Working Partners book packaging company. The series follows Mandy Hope, a young girl living in the fictional Yorkshire village of Welford, where her parents run a veterinary clinic called Animal Ark. Each book centers on a different animal that needs help, and Mandy works to make sure every creature gets the care it deserves.
The original series ran from 1994 to 2003 across 65 books. Each title follows a catchy naming pattern that pairs an animal with an alliterative location, from Kittens in the Kitchen to Labrador on the Lawn. The books take Mandy beyond Welford too, with adventures in Australia (Koalas in a Crisis, Wombat in the Wild) and Africa (Leopard at the Lodge, Hippo in a Hole).
The series was popular with young readers who loved animals, and it spawned several spin-offs including Animal Ark Pets, Animal Ark Hauntings, and various holiday specials.