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Our Zoo

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20142014
  • 5h 12m
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Our Zoo (2014)
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A drama series about the family who founded Chester Zoo in the 1930s.A drama series about the family who founded Chester Zoo in the 1930s.A drama series about the family who founded Chester Zoo in the 1930s.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
1.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Lee Ingleby
    • Liz White
    • Anne Reid
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  • Stars
    • Lee Ingleby
    • Liz White
    • Anne Reid
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    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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  • Episodes6

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    Lee Ingleby, Anne Reid, Peter Wight, Liz White, Amelia Clarkson, and Honor Kneafsey in Our Zoo (2014)
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    Anne Reid in Our Zoo (2014)
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    Lee Ingleby
    Lee Ingleby
    • George Mottersheadas George Mottershead
    6 episodes6 eps • 2014
    Liz White
    Liz White
    • Lizzie Mottersheadas Lizzie Mottershead
    6 episodes6 eps • 2014
    Anne Reid
    Anne Reid
    • Lucy Mottersheadas Lucy Mottershead
    6 episodes6 eps • 2014
    Honor Kneafsey
    Honor Kneafsey
    • June Mottersheadas June Mottershead
    6 episodes6 eps • 2014
    Peter Wight
    Peter Wight
    • Albert Mottersheadas Albert Mottershead
    6 episodes6 eps • 2014
    Amelia Clarkson
    Amelia Clarkson
    • Muriel Mottersheadas Muriel Mottershead
    6 episodes6 eps • 2014
    Ralf Little
    Ralf Little
    • Billy Atkinsonas Billy Atkinson
    6 episodes6 eps • 2014
    Stephen Campbell Moore
    Stephen Campbell Moore
    • Reverend Aaron Webbas Reverend Aaron Webb
    6 episodes6 eps • 2014
    Sophia Myles
    Sophia Myles
    • Lady Katherine Longmoreas Lady Katherine Longmore
    6 episodes6 eps • 2014
    Hayley Carmichael
    Hayley Carmichael
    • Camilla Radleras Camilla Radler
    6 episodes6 eps • 2014
    Tom Hardman
    Tom Hardman
    • Archie Radleras Archie Radler
    6 episodes6 eps • 2014
    Faye Brookes
    • Frankieas Frankie
    5 episodes5 eps • 2014
    Sally Bankes
    Sally Bankes
    • Mrs. Pollardas Mrs. Pollard
    5 episodes5 eps • 2014
    Hugh Skinner
    Hugh Skinner
    • Dr. Barnaby Fordas Dr. Barnaby Ford
    4 episodes4 eps • 2014
    Gary Davis
    Gary Davis
    • Mr. John Pollardas Mr. John Pollard
    4 episodes4 eps • 2014
    Jason Watkins
    Jason Watkins
    • Ronald Tippingas Ronald Tipping
    4 episodes4 eps • 2014
    Steve Cooper
    • Mr. Ernest Fowleras Mr. Ernest Fowler
    4 episodes4 eps • 2014
    Jessica Ransom
    Jessica Ransom
    • Mrs. Polly Fordas Mrs. Polly Ford
    4 episodes4 eps • 2014
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    Storyline

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    A drama series about the family who founded Chester Zoo in the 1930s.
    • 1930s
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      • Drama
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    • Trivia
      The opening credits show family photos shared by the real June Mottershead included in her book.
    • Goofs
      In the village shop ,the counter would have been at the front, not the back, and there would be no self-service.

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    10/10
    Based on the inspiring and incredible story of Chester Zoo
    The charm of 'Our Zoo' is that it is based on the incredible true story of a man called George Mottershead, who with his family in the 1930s had a vision to build a zoo without bars. This zoo is Chester Zoo and today has been named by trip adviser as No 1 in the UK and is the most visited tourist attraction in the UK outside London. Also pleasing to know is Chester Zoo has also evolved with the times and today is now heavily involved in conservation work.

    George despite having no formal higher education was a pioneer in keeping animals in enclosures without bars. He wasn't very wealthy but was determined to create a zoo where animals would be happier and well cared for. Incredibly resourceful as well as being quite a risk taker, he was also very fortunate to have the support of his family, who had strengths which complemented his own and were willing to work hard to make the zoo a success. In 1930, it was the time of the depression and George was able to purchase 'Oakfield' a manor house at a bargain price at auction, along with stables,a conservatory, lodge and a 7 acres of grounds. The story is based on the struggle George and his family had to open the zoo due to local opposition, including that of the local reverend. George found to his surprise the local gentry taking an interest and providing support as many of them already kept themselves exotic pets. This is an inspiring story with all the elements needed in a drama to keep the viewer entertained. The acting is superb in it and the sets and costumes take you back to the wonderful era of the 1930s.
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    • jowijak
    • Sep 28, 2014

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    • Release date
      • September 3, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Наш зоопарк
    • Filming locations
      • Walton Hall Park, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Big Talk Productions
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      5 hours 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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