Belfast Zoo

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  • 2006
  • 2 Seasons

Belfast Zoo takes you behind-the-scenes to see the complex operation that goes into running the UK's last remaining publicly-funded zoo. Cheeky monkeys, lounging lizards & exotic creatures from all over the world have been providing the animal magic enjoyed by visitors to Belfast Zoo for more than 70 years. The animals are the real stars, providing plenty of thrills and spills for the cameras!

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Babies Galore!
7. Babies Galore!
January 1, 2006
The zoo in wintertime. There are babies galore as a rare Malayan Tapir has a calf, a keeper has to hand-feed the latest addition to the giraffe family, and there's another litter for Elsie the pig. The chimps and gorillas get presents and there's excitement as Christmas approaches
Tarantulas, Snakes and Snails!
6. Tarantulas, Snakes and Snails!
January 1, 2006
Tarantulas, snakes and snails star on a school visit, games with mirrors and milkshakes for the chimps, a keeper walks an elephant for the first time and there's a bongo in a stubborn mood
Feed the Penguins
5. Feed the Penguins
January 1, 2006
DJ's Colin Murray and Edith Bowman scrub an elephant whilst star guest Justin Hawkins from The Darkness helps feed the penguins and gets up close and personal with a python
Life Behind Bars
4. Life Behind Bars
January 1, 2006
A trainee keeper learns how to handle an elephant; the gorillas get a rude awakening and emotions run high as animals leave
Boo at the Zoo: Children's Halloween Extravaganza
3. Boo at the Zoo: Children's Halloween Extravaganza
January 1, 2006
Featuring children's Halloween extravaganza 'Boo at the Zoo!' the search for a missing otter, and Delilah, the gorilla that's not allowed to have babies.
Risky Giraffe Operation
2. Risky Giraffe Operation
January 1, 2006
The new Red Panda is on the run, Chrissie the giraffe undergoes a risky operation and Alfie the Emperor Tamarin puts his bachelor days behind him
New Red Panda Arrival
1. New Red Panda Arrival
January 1, 2006
A new Red Panda arrives, the Maned Wolves suffer an unexpected bout of shyness, a rare Black-Footed Cat leaves for Germany and Setanta the giraffe is feeling low
Description

Belfast Zoo takes you behind-the-scenes to see the complex operation that goes into running the UK's last remaining publicly-funded zoo. Cheeky monkeys, lounging lizards & exotic creatures from all over the world have been providing the animal magic enjoyed by visitors to Belfast Zoo for more than 70 years. The animals are the real stars, providing plenty of thrills and spills for the cameras!

  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 2006