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The Ark

The Ark

1993•Documentary
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A series of four documentaries filmed behind the scenes at London Zoo as it fights for its future.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 19, 1993

Episodes

Episode 1 - Survival of the FittestE159m

Survival of the Fittest

Facing the worst crisis in the Zoological Society of London's 166-year history, a new management team believes it must cut costs drastically and somehow attract more visitors. Keepers who have worked devotedly with the animals all their lives apply for their own jobs.

Jan 19, 1993

Episode 2 - Natural SelectionE259m

Natural Selection

Cost-cutting turns to the animals, one-third of whom must go.

Jan 26, 1993

Episode 3 - The Political AnimalE360m

The Political Animal

As visitors flock to see the new panda Ming Ming, the very fabric of the zoo is crumbling. Health and Safety may shutter part of the aquarium. Unprofitable animal breeding programmes are scrutinized. Meanwhile, an alliance of keepers and Zoological Society Fellows plan a coup.

Feb 2, 1993

Episode 4 - Tooth and ClawE460m

Tooth and Claw

A rebel group of keepers and Fellows calls a special general meeting, aiming to topple the present management. Director general David Jones and his leading opponent work out their plans while a keeper nurses a sick koala named Midgie, one of two at the zoo.

Feb 9, 1993

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