Real Life in the Zoo
tv show
42 total episodes
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8 seasons
First Aired June 16, 2019
Genres:
Overview
The animals play the main role in this series. The animals are the real main characters and the supporting roles are for the caretakers or zoo staff. Decisive for the program is the camera technology, which shows the animals' lives everywhere behind the scenes and out of sight of the audience. We experience the 24-hour feeling within the walls of the zoo, just like the animals themselves. The program is recorded at Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen, the Netherlands.
Episode 1
Season 8 - Episode 1 - 1h 46m
Air Date
September 20, 2025
Overview
The lemurs' peaceful existence is shaken by the arrival of two colorful ruffed lemur brothers, Rufus and Owen. But how will the lemurs react to their new neighbors? The short but impressive life of the Atlas moth Apollo is followed: from egg to voracious caterpillar and finally a beautiful butterfly. But will he manage to reproduce before his time is up? The polar bears dig a den for winter shelter. The women are critical and start over again and again. There's love news for the asian small-clawed otters: Ronnie dreams of a family, but is his young partner Petronella ready for motherhood?