
The Secret Life of the Zoo(2016)
Overview
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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Season 1
6 episodes • 2016

Season 1
6 episodes • 2016
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Feb 2, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Feb 9, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Feb 16, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Feb 23, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Mar 1, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Mar 8, 2016 | 0.0 |

Season 2
5 episodes • 2016

Season 2
5 episodes • 2016
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Nov 17, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Nov 24, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Dec 1, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Dec 8, 2016 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Dec 15, 2016 | 0.0 |

Season 3
7 episodes • 2017

Season 3
7 episodes • 2017
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Feb 28, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Mar 7, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Mar 14, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Mar 21, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Mar 28, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Apr 4, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Episode 7 | Apr 11, 2017 | 0.0 |

Season 4
10 episodes • 2017

Season 4
10 episodes • 2017
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Nov 15, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Baby Rhino Due Date | Nov 22, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Adventurous Bear Cub | Nov 29, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Chimp Negotiations | Dec 6, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Lady Boss Lemur | Dec 13, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Secret Life of the Zoo at Christmas 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Sloth Couples Therapy | Dec 27, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Baby Porcupine on the Loose! | Jan 3, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Heating Up a Sun Bear Romance | Jan 10, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Mouse Deer Move-out | Jan 17, 2018 | 0.0 |

Season 5
6 episodes • 2018

Season 5
6 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aardvark-Free Romance | Apr 18, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Painted Dog Puppy Drama | Apr 25, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Make Way for Baby Giraffe | May 2, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Runt of the Litter | May 9, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | May 16, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | May 23, 2018 | 0.0 |

Season 6
8 episodes • 2018

Season 6
8 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Risk Pregnancy | Oct 31, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Never Too Late For Love | Nov 7, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Nov 14, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Nov 21, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Chimp Turf War | Nov 28, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Dec 5, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Episode 7 | Dec 12, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Secret Life of the Zoo at Christmas 2018 | Dec 19, 2018 | 0.0 |

Season 7
8 episodes • 2019

Season 7
8 episodes • 2019
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Disappearance of the Warty Pig | Jan 8, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Cheetah Brothers | Jan 15, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Tough Love | Jan 22, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Snakes in a Zoo | Jan 29, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Otterly Love | Feb 5, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Trials of Parenting | Feb 12, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Baby on Board | Feb 19, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Underwater Special | Feb 26, 2019 | 0.0 |

Season 8
7 episodes • 2019

Season 8
7 episodes • 2019
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penguin House Hunters | Oct 31, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Macaw 911 | Nov 7, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Elephant Dynamics | Nov 14, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Birthing Journey | Nov 21, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Playing Matchmaker | Nov 28, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Something's Fishy | Dec 4, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Secret Life of the Zoo at Christmas | Dec 11, 2019 | 0.0 |

Season 9
9 episodes • 2020

Season 9
9 episodes • 2020
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Deer Family Welcome | Sep 5, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Wishing for a Meerkat Miracle | Oct 3, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Bermuda Skink Shuffle | Oct 10, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Protecting 007 | Oct 17, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The New Otter Brood | Oct 24, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Habitat Fit for a King | Oct 31, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Bongo Love Story | Nov 7, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Survival of the Fittest | Nov 14, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Goodbye for Now | Nov 21, 2020 | 0.0 |

Season 10
6 episodes • 2021

Season 10
6 episodes • 2021
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Aug 10, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Aug 10, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Aug 17, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Aug 24, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Sep 7, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Sep 14, 2021 | 0.0 |
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