The Secret Life of the Zoo

Season 6

TV-PG

Observational documentary series using specialist cameras to capture in incredible detail the behaviour of the animals at the most popular zoo in the UK - Chester Zoo.

Where to Watch Season 6

8 Episodes

High Risk Pregnancy
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High Risk PregnancyAsian Elephant, Thi, is pregnant again, but keepers are worried for both her and her unborn calf. Male Clownfish Polo, is injured while fighting with the other males for the attention of dominant female, Rosie. A new male Giant Anteater arrives as a potential mate for Bliss and Giraffe, Meru, is on a mission.
Never Too Late For Love
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Never Too Late For LoveChimp Zee Zee gives birth to a daughter. Elderly chameleon Mr Parsons has a date. And Gaston the banteng bull has made three females in his herd pregnant.
Episode 3
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Episode 3Young tapir Solo is moving to a new zoo. Pregnant rhino Asha goes into labour at night. Mantis Minnie is looking for a sexual partner, but female mantises have a bad habit of eating their partners.
Episode 4
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Episode 4Young meerkats Beagle and Huskie become parents for the first time. And can painted dog Ville look after his seven adolescent pups on his own while the vets check up on their mum?
Chimp Turf War
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Chimp Turf WarBush dog Mana is pregnant. There's a power struggle on chimp island. Otter Wallace is struck down by a mystery illness. And is romance in the air for wattled cranes Wilma and Ivan?
Episode 6
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Episode 6Red panda Nima's new mate, Koda, chases her up a tree. Baby meerkat Junior is struggling to get enough food. And a shy penguin isn't socialising with his colony.
Episode 7
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Episode 7Tortoises Burt and Terrance, who've been best mates for 70 years, compete for the affections of breeding female Smooth Sides. Pregnant okapi K'Tusha is due to give birth. Plus: vultures and elephants.
The Secret Life of the Zoo at Christmas 2018
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The Secret Life of the Zoo at Christmas 2018It's Christmas at Chester Zoo. The UK's first ever surviving sun bear cub is born, and there's a yuletide ceasefire in the turf war between the otters and the babirusas.