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Real Life in the Zoo

Name: Real Life in the Zoo
Genre: Documentary, Family, Reality
Released: 2019-06-16
Rating: 9.0

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2019

9 Seasons

48 Episodes

Returning Series

About

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.

#zoo#behind the scenes#wild animal#zookeeper#nature documentary

Cast

José Kok

as Herself

Jacob Derwig

as Self - Voice-over

Seasons

Season 1

6 episodes2019

A behind the scenes look at Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen

Season 2

6 episodes2020

Another look behind the scenes of Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen

Season 3

6 episodes2021

A behind the scenes look at Diergaarde Blijdorp in Rotterdam

Season 4

6 episodes2022

A behind the scenes look at Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen

Season 5

6 episodes2023

A behind the scenes look at Diergaarde Blijdorp in Rotterdam

Season 6

6 episodes2024

A behind the scenes look at Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen and Diergaarde Blijdorp in Rotterdam

Season 7

6 episodes2025

A behind the scenes look at Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen and Diergaarde Blijdorp in Rotterdam

Season 8

6 episodes2025

A behind the scenes look at Wildlands Zoo in Emmen

Season 9

6 episodes2026

Episodes

Season 1

Episode 1

Jun 16, 201945m

We see how the battle breaks out when a new male is introduced to the group of ring-tailed lemurs. The young sniper fish are given shooting lessons by the oldies and giant pandas Xing Ya and Wu Wen embark on the adventure that will hopefully lead to mating and... young pandas.

Episode 2

Jun 23, 201945m

We see the adventure of African elephant Tooth taking his first steps as a breeding bull. The heavily traumatized brown bears Keta and Maria are slowly learning what it means to live carefree as a bear in the bear forest and how does the icy truce between the ring-tailed lemurs end?

Episode 3

Jun 30, 201945m

We discover the world of the poison dart frog, which has a very special way of reproduction. The brush pigs fight without hesitation for food with their much larger neighbors; the African elephants. And at night clouded leopard male Rama and female Hyma are suddenly much more interested in each other than before.

Episode 4

Jul 7, 201945m

Dadon, a brown bear, returns from his CT scan. The result must determine whether he can wake up from his anesthesia and return to his beloved bear forest. Giant tortoise Mien is restless. She is looking for a place to bury her eggs. And clouded leopard Hyma is also pregnant. Due to inexperience, it often goes wrong with a first litter. The cubs only have a chance of survival if Hyma has enough maternal instinct.

Episode 5

Jul 14, 201945m

A romance blossoms between Orang Utans Bako and Tjintah. Penguins Snavel and Opa are getting new challenges for more exercise. Siberian tiger Colina suddenly has no appetite anymore and that is alarming. And it is winter in the park. The brown bears have disappeared into their burrows, but the giant pandas are having the time of their lives in the snow.

Episode 6

Jul 21, 201945m

We see how roloway Akua enters toddlerhood. She terrorizes her peers, but especially the meerkats have to suffer. Family expansion at the Orangutans arrrives when Tjintah has her fourth cub. And are young also coming to the giant pandas? Female Wu Wen is fertile. This takes no more than three days and only happens once a year. Time for male Xing Ya to take action.

Where does Real Life in the Zoo rank today?

Real Life in the Zoo is #9846 on the CineFlixo Daily Streaming Charts today.

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About Real Life in the Zoo

Real Life in the Zoo Cast and Characters

The cast features José Kok (as Herself) and Jacob Derwig (as Self - Voice-over). Their performances are a major reason Real Life in the Zoo has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Real Life in the Zoo

There's a reason Real Life in the Zoo keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy Holandés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

Frequently Asked Questions about Real Life in the Zoo

Where can I watch Real Life in the Zoo online for free?

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How many episodes does Real Life in the Zoo have?

Real Life in the Zoo has 48 episodes across 9 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.

Is Real Life in the Zoo good? What's the rating?

Real Life in the Zoo holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Real Life in the Zoo?

The main cast includes José Kok and Jacob Derwig.

Is Real Life in the Zoo available in Holandés?

Yes — Real Life in the Zoo was originally produced in Holandés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Real Life in the Zoo released?

Real Life in the Zoo first aired in 2019.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Real Life in the Zoo for free?

You can watch Real Life in the Zoo online for free on CineFlixo. All 48 episodes across 9 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.

How many seasons and episodes does Real Life in the Zoo have?

Real Life in the Zoo currently has 9 seasons and a total of 48 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Real Life in the Zoo about?

In which language is Real Life in the Zoo originally available?

Real Life in the Zoo was originally produced in NL. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original NL audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Real Life in the Zoo first released?

Real Life in the Zoo first premiered on June 16, 2019 (2019). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.