Real Life in the Zoo

The animals play the main role in this series. The animals are the real main characters and the supporting roles are for the caretakers or zoo staff. Decisive for the program is the camera technology, which shows the animals' lives everywhere behind the scenes and out of sight of the audience. We experience the 24-hour feeling within the walls of the zoo, just like the animals themselves. The program is recorded at Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen, the Netherlands.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Het echte leven in de dierentuin
First Air Date	June 16, 2019
Last Air Date	June 28, 2025
Seasons	8
Episodes	42
Episode Runtime	45min
Language	Dutch
Original Language	Dutch
Production Countries	Netherlands
Production Companies	I Care Producties NTR
Networks	NPO 1 NTR

S08E03

Episode 3

Completely unexpectedly, the two youngest elephants in the herd die one after the other from the herpes virus. This also brings great concern for the other two young bulls in the herd. The vicunas are uneasy: after the death of harem leader Kiano, a new male, Rico, is ready to replenish the group. But female vicunas Belita and Uyuni first need to reset, otherwise things could turn out badly for Rico. Thando, the golden teal, has been on his own since the death of his partner. So it's high time to make some friends among the other birds. But who's right for him?

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