About this season
The Stationary Ark was a documentary television miniseries hosted by zoologist Gerald Durrell on location at his Jersey Zoological Park in the United Kingdom. It was based on his 1976 book of the same name. The series was produced by Canadian company Nielsen-Ferns and aired from September to December 1975 on CBC Television and TVOntario. Ark on the Move, a follow-up TV series, was also hosted by Gerald Durrell.
Episodes (13)
1. Breeding
Aired 16 September 1975 • 30 min
2. A Day at the Zoo
Aired 23 September 1975 • 30 min
3. Host Gerald Durrell explains his zoo which concentrates on the rare, obscure and often ugly creatures which are in danger of becoming extinct.
Aired 30 September 1975 • 30 min
4. Gorillas
Aired 7 October 1975 • 30 min
5. The Staff
Aired 14 October 1975 • 30 min
6. Lemurs
Aired 21 October 1975 • 30 min
7. Orangutans
Aired 28 October 1975 • 30 min
8. Pheasants and Peacocks
Aired 4 November 1975 • 30 min
9. Waterfowl
Aired 11 November 1975 • 30 min
10. Zoo Medicine
Aired 18 November 1975 • 30 min
11. Marmosets
Aired 25 November 1975 • 30 min
12. The Predators
Aired 2 December 1975 • 30 min
13. A look at the effects of pollution, pesticides and widespread deforestation
Aired 9 December 1975 • 30 min