The Secret Life of the Zoo (2016)
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.
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Episode 1 - Aardvark-Free Romance
Release Date: 2018-04-18Chameleons Charles and Eddie try to impress new arrival Ruby. Orangutan sisters Emma and Subis are expecting babies by male Puluh at the same time. The aardvarks are making the new meerkats anxious.
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Episode 2 - Painted Dog Puppy Drama
Release Date: 2018-04-25African painted dog K'mana is pregnant with Chester's first ever litter of this endangered species. Meanwhile, can atlas moths Dave and Simon find mates during their five-day lifespan? Plus: okapis.
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Episode 3 - Make Way for Baby Giraffe
Release Date: 2018-05-02Giraffe Orla is due to give birth. Orangutan baby Tombol tests his luck with the gibbons. Overconfident ibis chick Professor X gets into trouble. Can a timid sengi take over his dad's breeding duties?
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Episode 4 - Runt of the Litter
Release Date: 2018-05-09Young orangutan Tripa is half the size of other orangutans his age. He relies on his mum for everything but can he become independent when she has a new baby? Plus: penguins, beetles and painted dogs.
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Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 2018-05-16Spider monkey Kiara seems more interested in hanging out with the youngsters than looking after her baby. Baby capybara Henry enjoys having the attention of all the female capybaras.
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Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 2018-05-23The keepers struggle to transport a suspicious warthog and a giraffe. Caiman lizard Gary keeps diving into the pool headfirst, even when it's empty. A baby gibbon is a passion killer for its parents.