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Zoo Quest

1954 – 1963Show7 seasons42 episodes

79

GreatGoodWatch score

79

GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Documentary series starring David Attenborough who follows zoo keepers on a quest to find different animals to be added to the zoo. David Attenborough and a team from London Zoo travel in search of exotic animals. Their aim is to capture them and bring them back to the UK for exhibit in the zoo.

Good for

Family movie night
Friends night
Kids

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Zoo Quest episodes

7 seasons · 42 episodes

Cast

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David Attenborough

Facts

December 21, 1954 · May 31, 1963 · Ended

First aired: December 21, 1954
Last aired: May 31, 1963
Status: Ended
Length: 7 seasons · 42 episodes
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Available in: 5 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Zoo Quest?"

Questions about Zoo Quest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zoo Quest?

In the United States, Zoo Quest streams on Britbox and BBC Select. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Zoo Quest worth watching?

79

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Zoo Quest okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Zoo Quest?

21 h

About 21 hours: 42 episodes in 7 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1954 to 1963.

Can I half-watch Zoo Quest?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Zoo Quest?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.