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Release Year2019
Runtime9 Seasons
LanguageDutch
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Family, Reality
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TypeWeb Series
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsReal Life in the Zoo
About 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.
Directed by —, Real Life in the Zoo leans on a strong ensemble — José Kok, Jacob Derwig — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2019.
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