Zoo Quest(1954)
Overview
Documentary series starring David Attenborough who follows zoo keepers on a quest to find different animals to be added to the zoo. David Attenborough and a team from London Zoo travel in search of exotic animals. Their aim is to capture them and bring them back to the UK for exhibit in the zoo.
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No imageWest Africa
6 episodes • 1954
West Africa
6 episodes • 1954
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Africa | Dec 21, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Part 2 | Dec 28, 1954 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Part 3 | Jan 4, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Part 4 | Jan 11, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Part 5 | Jan 18, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Part 6 | Jan 25, 1955 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 2
6 episodes • 1955
Season 2
6 episodes • 1955
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoo Quest To Guina, Episode 1 | Sep 13, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Zoo Quest To Guina, Episode 2 | Sep 20, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Zoo Quest To Guina, Episode 3 | Sep 27, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Zoo Quest To Guina, Episode 4 | Oct 4, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Zoo Quest To Guina, Episode 5 | Oct 11, 1955 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Zoo Quest To Guina, Episode 6 | Oct 18, 1955 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 3
6 episodes • 1956
Season 3
6 episodes • 1956
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borneo (1) | Oct 5, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Borneo (2) | Oct 12, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Java | Oct 19, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Bali (1) | Oct 26, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Bali (2) | Nov 2, 1956 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Dragons Of Komodo | Nov 9, 1956 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 4
6 episodes • 1957
Season 4
6 episodes • 1957
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Barrier Reef | Nov 10, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Raine Island | Nov 17, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Base Camp In New Guinea | Nov 24, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 4 | People of The Wahgi Valley | Dec 1, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Into The Stone Age | Dec 8, 1957 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Pygmies And Paradise Birds | Dec 15, 1957 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 5
6 episodes • 1959
Season 5
6 episodes • 1959
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butterfly Birds And Armadillos | Mar 20, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Oven Birds And Capybaras | Mar 27, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Argentine Excursion | Apr 3, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Gran Chaco | Apr 10, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Cactus Island In The Desert | Apr 17, 1959 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Return From The Chaco | Apr 24, 1959 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 6
6 episodes • 1961
Season 6
6 episodes • 1961
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoo Quest To Madagascar, Episode 1 | Jun 2, 1961 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Zoo Quest To Madagascar, Episode 2 | Jun 9, 1961 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Zoo Quest To Madagascar, Episode 3 | Jun 16, 1961 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Zoo Quest To Madagascar, Episode 4 | Jun 23, 1961 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Zoo Quest To Madagascar, Episode 5 | Jun 30, 1961 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Zoo Quest To Madagascar, Episode 6 | Jul 7, 1961 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 7
6 episodes • 1963
Season 7
6 episodes • 1963
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Gods | Apr 26, 1963 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Hermits Of Borroloola | May 3, 1963 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Buffalo Geese And Men | May 10, 1963 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Artists Of Arnhemland | May 17, 1963 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Bush Walkabout | May 24, 1963 | 0.0 |
| 6 | First Australians | May 31, 1963 | 0.0 |
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