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The Secret Life of the Zoo

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: February 2, 2016
  • Seasons: 10
  • Episodes: 72
  • Networks: Channel 4
  • Genres: Documentary, Reality
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The Secret Life of the Zoo(2016)

TMDB Rating: 6.3 (14 votes)

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 Poster

Season 1

6 episodes • 2016

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1Episode 1Feb 2, 20160.0
2Episode 2Feb 9, 20160.0
3Episode 3Feb 16, 20160.0
4Episode 4Feb 23, 20160.0
5Episode 5Mar 1, 20160.0
6Episode 6Mar 8, 20160.0
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Season 2

5 episodes • 2016

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1Episode 1Nov 17, 20160.0
2Episode 2Nov 24, 20160.0
3Episode 3Dec 1, 20160.0
4Episode 4Dec 8, 20160.0
5Episode 5Dec 15, 20160.0
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Season 3

7 episodes • 2017

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1Episode 1Feb 28, 20170.0
2Episode 2Mar 7, 20170.0
3Episode 3Mar 14, 20170.0
4Episode 4Mar 21, 20170.0
5Episode 5Mar 28, 20170.0
6Episode 6Apr 4, 20170.0
7Episode 7Apr 11, 20170.0
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Season 4

10 episodes • 2017

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1Episode 1Nov 15, 20170.0
2Baby Rhino Due DateNov 22, 20170.0
3Adventurous Bear CubNov 29, 20170.0
4Chimp NegotiationsDec 6, 20170.0
5Lady Boss LemurDec 13, 20170.0
6The Secret Life of the Zoo at Christmas 2017Dec 20, 20170.0
7Sloth Couples TherapyDec 27, 20170.0
8Baby Porcupine on the Loose!Jan 3, 20180.0
9Heating Up a Sun Bear RomanceJan 10, 20180.0
10Mouse Deer Move-outJan 17, 20180.0
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Season 5

6 episodes • 2018

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1Aardvark-Free RomanceApr 18, 20180.0
2Painted Dog Puppy DramaApr 25, 20180.0
3Make Way for Baby GiraffeMay 2, 20180.0
4Runt of the LitterMay 9, 20180.0
5Episode 5May 16, 20180.0
6Episode 6May 23, 20180.0
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Season 6

8 episodes • 2018

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1High Risk PregnancyOct 31, 20180.0
2Never Too Late For LoveNov 7, 20180.0
3Episode 3Nov 14, 20180.0
4Episode 4Nov 21, 20180.0
5Chimp Turf WarNov 28, 20180.0
6Episode 6Dec 5, 20180.0
7Episode 7Dec 12, 20180.0
8The Secret Life of the Zoo at Christmas 2018Dec 19, 20180.0
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Season 7

8 episodes • 2019

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1The Disappearance of the Warty PigJan 8, 20190.0
2Cheetah BrothersJan 15, 20190.0
3Tough LoveJan 22, 20190.0
4Snakes in a ZooJan 29, 20190.0
5Otterly LoveFeb 5, 20190.0
6The Trials of ParentingFeb 12, 20190.0
7Baby on BoardFeb 19, 20190.0
8Underwater SpecialFeb 26, 20190.0
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Season 8

7 episodes • 2019

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1Penguin House HuntersOct 31, 20190.0
2Macaw 911Nov 7, 20190.0
3Elephant DynamicsNov 14, 20190.0
4The Birthing JourneyNov 21, 20190.0
5Playing MatchmakerNov 28, 20190.0
6Something's FishyDec 4, 20190.0
7The Secret Life of the Zoo at ChristmasDec 11, 20190.0
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Season 9

9 episodes • 2020

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1A Deer Family WelcomeSep 5, 20200.0
2Wishing for a Meerkat MiracleOct 3, 20200.0
3The Bermuda Skink ShuffleOct 10, 20200.0
4Protecting 007Oct 17, 20200.0
5The New Otter BroodOct 24, 20200.0
6Habitat Fit for a KingOct 31, 20200.0
7Bongo Love StoryNov 7, 20200.0
8Survival of the FittestNov 14, 20200.0
9Goodbye for NowNov 21, 20200.0
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Season 10

6 episodes • 2021

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1Episode 1Aug 10, 20210.0
2Episode 2Aug 10, 20210.0
3Episode 3Aug 17, 20210.0
4Episode 4Aug 24, 20210.0
5Episode 5Sep 7, 20210.0
6Episode 6Sep 14, 20210.0

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