Belfast Zoo

Belfast Zoo takes you behind-the-scenes to see the complex operation that goes into running the UK's last remaining publicly-funded zoo. Cheeky monkeys, lounging lizards & exotic creatures from all over the world have been providing the animal magic enjoyed by visitors to Belfast Zoo for more than 70 years. The animals are the real stars, providing plenty of thrills and spills for the cameras!
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  1. S1 E1 - Nerves Are Tested
    January 1, 2006
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    Nerves are tested when a new pride of lions arrives. Johti the elephant gets a pedicure, while there's monkey business at the chimp house.
  2. Runaway Monkey
    January 1, 2006
    29min
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    A runaway monkey keeps staff on their toes, there's a battle of wits with the new lions and a chance of romance for the zebras
  3. Elephant House New Recruits
    January 1, 2006
    29min
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    The elephant house gets two new recruits, the team's worried about a sick monkey, and keeper Linda reveals the job she hates the most
  4. Vandals on the Rampage
    January 1, 2006
    29min
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    Vandals go on the rampage in the zoo, there's anti-social behaviour from the chimps and Cocoa the monkey fights for her life
  5. Zebra Health Check
    January 1, 2006
    28min
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    Blake the zebra gets a health check, there's more trouble in the chimp house and a stray dog causes ructions
  6. SOS! Save Our Swan
    January 1, 2006
    29min
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    Staff have to cope with a series of emergencies - there's an SOS call to save a swan, a shock at the sea lion enclosure and Michael the vet has to treat a sick chimp
  7. Mojo the Monkey Travels to South Africa
    January 1, 2006
    29min
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    Mojo the runaway monkey is on his travels yet again, this time he jets off to South Africa, while Tina the elephant is put through her paces with aerobics exercises.
  8. Looking After a Lioness
    January 1, 2006
    29min
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    How to look after a poorly lioness, tips for weighing a tapir, dealing with an unruly iguana and how to give medicine to chimpanzees

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Directors
BBC N Ireland
Producers
Kelda McCannEdel O'Mahony
Cast
Joe Lindsay
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