Entertaining wildlife series following the engaging characters, both animal and human, at two of Britain's largest zoos: Chester and Colchester. With incredible access behind-the-scenes, the programmes provide a mix of excitement, jeopardy and fun.
Chester Zoo's two month old lion cub, Tejas, has deformed legs and can't walk properly. Vets fitted him with splints to try to correct the problem and today they discover whether the treatment has worked.
Chester Zoo's two month old lion cub, Tejas, has deformed legs and can't walk properly. Vets fitted him with splints to try to correct the problem and today they discover whether the treatment has worked.
13+
1 小时 10 分钟
2008年3月2日
Episode 2 - 2
Episode 2 - 2
Chester Zoo's star attraction, Asiatic lion cub Tejas, is still giving cause for concern. Vet James Chatterton comes to see if his crooked legs are on the mend. And the zoo welcomes the birth of an exotic new baby - a South American tapir.
Chester Zoo's star attraction, Asiatic lion cub Tejas, is still giving cause for concern. Vet James Chatterton comes to see if his crooked legs are on the mend. And the zoo welcomes the birth of an exotic new baby - a South American tapir.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月3日
Episode 3 - 3
Episode 3 - 3
There's a dramatic race against the clock to save Chester Zoo's ninety flamingos from the perils of freezing temperatures and hungry foxes.
There's a dramatic race against the clock to save Chester Zoo's ninety flamingos from the perils of freezing temperatures and hungry foxes.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月4日
Episode 4 - 4
Episode 4 - 4
Chester Zoo vet Steve Unwin must have his wits about him when he operates on two big, strong mandrills. These animals have razor sharp teeth and they have been known to fake being asleep.
Chester Zoo vet Steve Unwin must have his wits about him when he operates on two big, strong mandrills. These animals have razor sharp teeth and they have been known to fake being asleep.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月5日
Episode 5 - 5
Episode 5 - 5
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月6日
Episode 6 - 6
Episode 6 - 6
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月9日
Episode 7 - 7
Episode 7 - 7
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月10日
Episode 8 - 8
Episode 8 - 8
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月11日
Episode 9 - 9
Episode 9 - 9
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月12日
Episode 10 - 10
Episode 10 - 10
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月13日
Episode 11 - 11
Episode 11 - 11
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月16日
Episode 12 - 12
Episode 12 - 12
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
13+
25 分钟
2008年3月17日
Episode 13 - 13
Episode 13 - 13
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
Documentary series from Chester Zoo, narrated by Jane Horrocks.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月18日
Episode 14 - 14
Episode 14 - 14
Head Keeper Tim Rowlands is forced to make a critical decision about the future of the zoo's new baby giraffe.
Head Keeper Tim Rowlands is forced to make a critical decision about the future of the zoo's new baby giraffe.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月19日
Episode 15 - 15
Episode 15 - 15
Tejas, one of the rarest lion cubs in the world, is having trouble walking properly. Vets have discovered that he has a problem with his tendons and he has been fitted with splints.
Tejas, one of the rarest lion cubs in the world, is having trouble walking properly. Vets have discovered that he has a problem with his tendons and he has been fitted with splints.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月24日
Episode 16 - 16
Episode 16 - 16
The staff prepare to say goodbye to Tejas the lion cub. The zoo's number one attraction is about to leave for his new home in France. At the same time, the keepers are getting ready to welcome an exciting new arrival a rhino from Switzerland.
The staff prepare to say goodbye to Tejas the lion cub. The zoo's number one attraction is about to leave for his new home in France. At the same time, the keepers are getting ready to welcome an exciting new arrival a rhino from Switzerland.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月25日
Episode 17 - 17
Episode 17 - 17
It is a big day at the zoo owing to the long awaited arrival of a new Indian rhino. Batschii has come from a zoo in Switzerland to be a mate for Patna Chester's only male Indian rhino.
It is a big day at the zoo owing to the long awaited arrival of a new Indian rhino. Batschii has come from a zoo in Switzerland to be a mate for Patna Chester's only male Indian rhino.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月26日
Episode 18 - 18
Episode 18 - 18
A group of seven ring-tailed lemurs leaves the zoo. The animals have been excluded from the 27 strong lemur colony at Chester Zoo following a number of family squabbles, so staff have decided to send them to a zoo in Siberia for a new life.
A group of seven ring-tailed lemurs leaves the zoo. The animals have been excluded from the 27 strong lemur colony at Chester Zoo following a number of family squabbles, so staff have decided to send them to a zoo in Siberia for a new life.
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月27日
Episode 19 - 19
Episode 19 - 19
Tejas, the Asiatic lion cub, leaves for a new home in France. Keepers and staff wave goodbye as the five month old cub is driven away by head keeper Alan Woodward. It was Alan who hand-reared Tejas at Chester when the animal's mother rejected her cub
Tejas, the Asiatic lion cub, leaves for a new home in France. Keepers and staff wave goodbye as the five month old cub is driven away by head keeper Alan Woodward. It was Alan who hand-reared Tejas at Chester when the animal's mother rejected her cub
13+
22 分钟
2008年3月30日
Episode 20 - 20
Episode 20 - 20
Tejas the lion cub arrives at his new home in France after a gruelling 900-mile journey from Chester. Alan is at his side as the cub is introduced to his new French keeper at Besancon Zoo near the Swiss border
Tejas the lion cub arrives at his new home in France after a gruelling 900-mile journey from Chester. Alan is at his side as the cub is introduced to his new French keeper at Besancon Zoo near the Swiss border
Entertaining wildlife series following the engaging characters, both animal and human, at two of Britain's largest zoos: Chester and Colchester. With incredible access behind-the-scenes, the programmes provide a mix of excitement, jeopardy and fun.
