London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year

In March, ZSL London Zoo and its sister zoo Whipsnade fell silent as potential visitors stayed away. This series reveals how a dedicated skeleton staff continued to care for the 20,000 animals in Regent's Park and the Dunstable Downs in Bedfordshire

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Status	Ended
Original Name	London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year
First Air Date	September 24, 2020
Last Air Date	October 1, 2020
Seasons	1
Episodes	2
Episode Runtime	45min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies	Circle Circle Films October Films
Networks	ITV1

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Episode 2

London Zoo is usually open every day except Christmas Day. It closed for two weeks during the Blitz, but now it's been shut for months. The animals need huge amounts of money to pay for their food and care, and without any visitors, the zoo is suddenly facing a £25 million shortfall. While the battle to find a way to reopen continues, some animals are taking advantage of the quiet period, and others are missing their interaction with the public.

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