Zoo Quest 1954
What is Zoo Quest?
Zoo Quest is a documentary series that follows the activities of a team from the London Zoo. The program features David Attenborough as he accompanies zoo keepers on expeditions to various locations.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1954
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 42
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 21, 1954
- Last aired
- May 31, 1963
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 3 votes
- Format
- 7 seasons · 42 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
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Zoo Quest is a documentary series that follows the activities of a team from the London Zoo. The program features David Attenborough as he accompanies zoo keepers on expeditions to various locations. The primary objective of these journeys is to search for and capture exotic animals. Once the team successfully locates and secures these creatures, the animals are transported back to the United Kingdom. Upon their arrival, the animals are placed into the care of the zoo to be presented for public exhibit. The series documents the collaborative efforts of the expedition team as they work to acquire new additions for the zoo collection. By focusing on the process of tracking and capturing wildlife, the show provides viewers with insight into the methods used by the London Zoo to expand its animal population. The series highlights the logistical challenges and the specific goals involved in bringing exotic species from their natural habitats to be housed and displayed within the zoo environment.
Should you watch it?
“David Attenborough travels internationally to capture exotic animals for display at the London Zoo.”
- features early work by David Attenborough
- provides a historical look at zoo practices
- dated production techniques
- focuses on animal capture rather than modern conservation
Watch it if you are interested in the early television career of David Attenborough and historical wildlife documentation.
The series reflects the historical methods and attitudes toward animal collection prevalent in the 1950s.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Zoo Quest To Guina, Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 13, 1955
- E2 Zoo Quest To Guina, Episode 2 Core Sep 20, 1955
- E3 Zoo Quest To Guina, Episode 3 Core Sep 27, 1955
- E4 Zoo Quest To Guina, Episode 4 Core Oct 4, 1955
- E5 Zoo Quest To Guina, Episode 5 Mytharc Oct 11, 1955
- E6 Zoo Quest To Guina, Episode 6 Mytharc Oct 18, 1955
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 Borneo (1) Mytharc Oct 5, 1956
- E2 Borneo (2) Core Oct 12, 1956
- E3 Java Core Oct 19, 1956
- E4 Bali (1) Core Oct 26, 1956
- E5 Bali (2) Mytharc Nov 2, 1956
- E6 Dragons Of Komodo Mytharc Nov 9, 1956
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Barrier Reef Mytharc Nov 10, 1957
- E2 Raine Island Core Nov 17, 1957
- E3 Base Camp In New Guinea Core Nov 24, 1957
- E4 People of The Wahgi Valley Core Dec 1, 1957
- E5 Into The Stone Age Mytharc Dec 8, 1957
- E6 Pygmies And Paradise Birds Mytharc Dec 15, 1957
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Butterfly Birds And Armadillos Mytharc Mar 20, 1959
- E2 Oven Birds And Capybaras Core Mar 27, 1959
- E3 Argentine Excursion Core Apr 3, 1959
- E4 The Gran Chaco Core Apr 10, 1959
- E5 Cactus Island In The Desert Mytharc Apr 17, 1959
- E6 Return From The Chaco Mytharc Apr 24, 1959
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in the series?
The series stars David Attenborough.
What is the main goal of the team?
The team travels to find and capture exotic animals to bring back for exhibit at the London Zoo.
Who does the team travel with?
The team consists of David Attenborough and staff from the London Zoo.
What is the format of the show?
It is a documentary series following the quest to locate and collect animals.
Where are the animals taken?
Captured animals are transported back to the United Kingdom for the zoo.
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