The Secret Life of the Zoo
The Secret Life of the Zoo is a documentary on Channel 4. Observational documentary series capturing, in incredible detail, the remarkable behaviour of the animals at Chester Zoo, and their relationships with their keepers. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 8 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2024.
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1:05:00The Secret Life of the Zoo
Memorable moments from Chester Zoo. A pair of Malayan sun bears need help with mating. And an elderly chameleon gets a new lease of life when he's matched up with a pair of lively females.
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1:05:00Memorable moments from Chester Zoo. Baby elephant Indali receives cutting-edge treatment for a deadly virus. Caiman lizard Gary keeps diving into an empty pool. Plus: camels and clownfish.
1:05:00A look at some memorable moments of animals behaving badly at Chester Zoo. The chimps are up to no good. Two noisy otters are in for a shock when they're rehoused alongside the orangutans.
1:05:00A look at some memorable new families, from new arrivals for a rare species of horse, to a couple of squabbling red pandas, and a breeding phenomenon in Chester Zoo's aquarium.
1:05:00A look back at some memorable moments with the animals of Chester Zoo, including chimps in a power struggle, a tearaway giraffe, and a senior tortoise in the grip of a midlife crisis.
1:05:00A look back at some of Chester Zoo's expert escapologists, from Sumatran orangutans to blue-throated macaws and an Andean bear cub on the adventure of a lifetime.
1:05:00Some of Chester Zoo's animals are happily together forever, including penguins Rudd and Spike, and sloths Tina and Rico, who spend up to 18 hours a day fast asleep.
1:05:00A special episode focusing on animal births at Chester Zoo. Elephant Thi is pregnant with her ninth baby. A jewel wasp seeks a cockroach for a mate to paralyse with venom. Plus, seahorses.