

2016–2021 · Channel 4 · Ended
The Secret Life of the Zoo takes a look behind the scenes of Chester Zoo. Using a range of filming techniques, including micro-rigs to capture close up animal behaviour, it will explore what the animals get up to, as well as their relationships with the keepers.
Tuesday at 20:00 (Europe/London)
This series has ended.
Last aired
S11E06 · Episode 6
2021-09-14
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Episode 1
2021-08-10 · 60 min
Episode 2
2021-08-10 · 60 min
Episode 3
2021-08-17 · 60 min
Episode 4
2021-08-31 · 60 min
Episode 5
2021-09-07 · 60 min
Episode 6
2021-09-14 · 60 min
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