The Zoo
The Zoo is a TV show on Seven. Presented and narrated by Melissa Doyle, The Zoo follows behind the scenes action at Australia's top zoos. The long-running program has been available since 2015. A total of 75 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in January 2024.
Last broadcast:27/01/2024 at 12:53
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A countdown of the 'Top 10' clips from across The Zoo series, selected by the narrator and halfheartedly 'assisted' by Woody the Baboon.
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With the narrator held up with car trouble, Gorillas Dave and Geoffrey take over interview duties as Jurgen attempts to present his series highlights.
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Each year Jurgen celebrates his arrival at the zoo - his 'Zooniversary'. This year he is planning a live concert - but will the big show go to plan?
12:00
Senior head keeper Matt is leaving the zoo. Self-appointed leader Jurgen, thinks he should be the new boss and begins his campaign to get the job.
14:00
It's the hottest day of the year. All the animals have ice-lollies except the Gorillas and silverback Jurgen is getting seriously hot under the collar.
13:00
A baby giraffe is struggling to live up to his father's expectations of what a son should be. Will he find the courage to prove he has what it takes?
12:00
Having forgotten his birthday three years in a row, Jurgen is convinced the gorillas and keepers are throwing him a huge surprise birthday party.
12:00
As the unpopular vets attempt their daily rounds, all the animals go into hiding. Could 'Dr Jurgen' convince anyone to be treated by him instead?
13:00
The zoo stinks. All fingers are pointed at the tapirs - who are prone to plopping in the pool - but can they stem the stench before the public arrives?
13:00
Football-obsessed otters Willie and Wilbie refuse to play ball with their keeper, and the embarrassing trick Jurgen learned as a boy is revealed.
12:00
Male Zebra Stripy McButtface has a problem - his overgrown hooves mean he can't run to heard his females. But will he let the vets treat him?
16:00
A new mystery animal is due to arrive at the Zoo. Geoffrey suspects it's a new silverback gorilla to replace Jurgen, but will he be proved right?
12:00
Every animal in the Zoo has a name except the newest arrival, a baby male giraffe. His name is decided for him, so will he get the name he hopes for?
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Who's the most dangerous animal at the zoo? Is it the zebra, the tortoise or the big cats? Rumour has it it's the birds but gorilla Jurgen is unconvinced.
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The hunt is on for a new animal mascot to publicise the Zoo. We take a tour of all the residents before the prestigious 'Face of the Zoo' is revealed.
11:00
Special: Jurgen the gorilla introduces us to the human faces of the zoo, talking us through all the fascinating jobs done by the keepers and the vets.
13:00
The flamingos are moving to a new enclosure and the keepers are racing against the clock to move X flapping flamboyant flamingos before the zoo opens.
12:00
The army is called in to renovate the zoo. Jurgen the gorilla thinks they are building his new luxury gym, but miniature monkey Brutus has other ideas.
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The birth of two lion cubs has caused the zoo to go into a 'cute meltdown' but can Jurgen 'get cute' in time to compete for the public's affections?
12:00
The mouthy baboons are giving the entire zoo a headache. Keeper Kate is trying her best to keep them quiet, but will any of her bizarre tricks work?