Chester Zoo is the most popular zoo in Britain. This observational documentary series uses micro-rig camera technology to capture, in incredible detail, the remarkable behaviour of the animals there.
Cast: Olivia Colman
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6 episodes
1. Episode 1Grumpy elephant Thi is expecting a baby. The chimps battle for dominance. Red panda Nima gives her partner Jung the cold shoulder. And the meerkats prove they're not as loveable as they first seem.TV-PGCC47minFeb 2, 2016
2. Episode 2Inseparable penguins Rud and Spike have been a couple for 15 years. But Rud's arthritic hip could be affecting his quality of life. The tigers move house, and a tarantula risks his life to reproduce.TV-PGCC47minFeb 9, 2016
3. Episode 3The giraffe family have a new arrival. Frog keeper Pip creates a love den to try to get endangered frogs in the mood to lay eggs. And the aardvarks wreak havoc by night.TV-PGCC47minFeb 16, 2016
4. Episode 4A potentially deadly virus hits the elephant house. Will Chester's female zebras be interested in new stallion Mac? Plus: the bizarre world of the naked mole rat.TV-PGCC47minFeb 23, 2016
5. Episode 5Boris the chimp takes a moorhen chick hostage. French crocodile François turns his snout up at British food. The keepers try to spark romance between turtles Raja and Aris. Plus: young penguins.TV-PGCC47minMar 1, 2016
6. Episode 6Female rhino Kitani is introduced to her new mate, Magadi. But rhino mating is a risky business. There's a surprise birth in the orangutan house. Plus: fruit bats, macaques and young jaguars.TV-PGCC47minMar 8, 2016
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Chester Zoo is the most popular zoo in Britain. This observational documentary series uses micro-rig camera technology to capture, in incredible detail, the remarkable behaviour of the animals there.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Olivia Colman
- Studio
- Blast! Films
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
German
Where to watch
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