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Zoo Quest 1954

★ 8.0/10 · 3 votes Documentary 7 seasons · 42 eps Ended
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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
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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.

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Should you watch it?

“David Attenborough travels internationally to capture exotic animals for display at the London Zoo.”

Reasons to watch
  • features early work by David Attenborough
  • provides a historical look at zoo practices
Keep in mind
  • 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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Episode guide

Season 1 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Season 5 · 6 episodes

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.