BBC Scotland Orders Inside the Zoo

Tern Television, part of Zinc Media Group, has been commissioned by BBC Scotland to make the eight-part docuseries Inside the Zoo.

Inside the Zoo takes viewers behind the scenes at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo, following the 200 staff who face the challenges, joys and complex logistics of caring for over 3,000 animal residents at Edinburgh Zoo and its sister site, The Highland Wildlife Park. Over the course of the series, the zoo’s team will deliver stories of species reintroductions as well as giving a behind-the-scenes view of their work. The series is expected to transmit on the BBC Scotland channel in the fall.

Inside the Zoo is distributed internationally by TVF International.

Harry Bell, managing director of Tern Television, said: “What the army of keepers, vets and experts do behind the scenes at Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park is just as fascinating, funny and exotic as the animals in their charge. Their ‘carry on zoo-keeping’ spirit shines through. This passion coupled with their world-renowned conservation of rare and endangered species will appeal to audiences everywhere. We are thrilled to be given exclusive access to such an important center of zoological excellence.”

David Harron, commissioning executive for BBC Scotland, added: “Inside the Zoo promises to be a treat for viewers with plenty of fun and heart-warming moments and over the course of the series, viewers will also get a real insight into animal conservation work happening here in Scotland.”