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Real Life in the Zoo

Real Life in the Zoo

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.

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StatusReturning Series
Original NameHet echte leven in de dierentuin
First Air DateJune 16, 2019
Last Air DateJune 28, 2025
Seasons8
Episodes42
Episode Runtime 45min
LanguageDutch
Original LanguageDutch
Production CountriesNetherlands
Production CompaniesI Care ProductiesNTR
NetworksNPO 1NTR
S08E02

Episode 2

Tension is mounting in the lion enclosure. The newborn cub, Zola, has been roughly handled by her aunt and appears paralyzed. Will she ever walk again? The sea lions are once again battling for the rock: who will win the coveted spot in the sun this year? And for the crested ibises, it's a party every day. Rafiki and Nya have their usual "crazy fifteen minutes," during which they raise their crests, spread their wings, and run around as if they have no idea where they're going. But why are they even doing this?

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