The Zoo (AU) (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Series · ★ 6

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Released in 2008, The Zoo (AU) is a documentary series.

What it’s about. The Zoo is the Australian version of a New Zealand documentary television series of the same name. Centred around the lives of a zoo team at Taronga Zoo, New South Wales. The program is narrated by Sunrise co-host Melissa Doyle. The first series of 6 episodes aired on Sunday nights from 3 February to 9 March 2008. The second series moved to Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm from 21 October 2008 and finished on 18 November 2008. The 3rd series airing back on the same time slot as series 2 on 12 May 2009. A fourth season began with a special one hour episode, Miracle At The Zoo on the birth of elephant Pathi Harn on 12 April 2010.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Zoo (AU) has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Zoo (AU) page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Zoo (AU) tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Zoo (AU) (2008)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Zoo (AU) change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Zoo (AU) worth watching?
The Zoo (AU) holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was The Zoo (AU) released?
The Zoo (AU) was released in 2008.