About The Zoo

The Zoo is a unique television series that premiered in 2017. The show offers an in-depth look behind the scenes at the Bronx Zoo, showcasing the exceptional work done by the zookeepers and veterinarians to ensure the welfare and health of the animals under their care. Allowing an intimate view of the diverse species, it depicts the large amounts, sometimes thousands, of animal lives that can be found within modern zoos.

Making / Production

The Zoo is produced by Copper Pot and Left/Right, and distributed by Animal Planet. This unscripted series utilizes a combination of footage from surveillance cameras and handheld cameras to capture the day-to-day activities in the zoo, from birthing and clinical procedures to animal enrichment activities and emergency rescues.

Actors

• Jim Breheny: As the Director of the Bronx Zoo, Breheny is seen managing affairs and giving personalized tours of the zoo.
• Caitlin Mason: A zookeeper at the Bronx Zoo, Mason imparts her passion for the animals and her knowledge about their care, behavior, and conservation.
• Dan Subaitis: As Senior Keeper, Subaitis showcases his expertise in animal care, and his dedication to the well-being of the zoo's inhabitants is evident.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series not only covers the Bronx Zoo, but also the various wildlife parks and zoos managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
• The series gives an intimate look into the behaviors and personalities of various animal species, some of which are critically endangered.
• The Zoo is as much about the human care-givers as it is about the animals, showcasing the passion, dedication and the lengths they go to ensure the animals' health and happiness.

Quotes

• "We take care of animals. We save species. That's what we do." - Jim Breheny
• "Every day is a little bit different...that's the excitement of working in a zoo." - Caitlin Mason

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme of 'The Zoo" effectively captures the tone of the series, creating an atmosphere of curiosity and excitement.
• The series uses a mix of instrumental tracks to enhance the viewing experience, changing to fit the mood of different scenes.