Auckland zoo has had several TV series ( just called "The Zoo " ) and they have put out videos for each of those series . They basically show life in the zoo from the perspective of the animals and the keepers , with their high points , and their frustrations . Jay has several of their videos ( I bought for him ) Do any Australian zoo has this medium for their PR ? ( Sim , can you please put this one in the new thread that you have started up , if this doesnt automatically go there ? )
ABC TV filmed an 8-part series on the properties of the ZPGBV (Zoological Parks and Gardens Board of Victoria. ie: Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Zoo) back around 1998. http://www.abc.net.au/nature/zoo.htm I dont seem to be able to find any videos of the series avalable for sale... Contact them if you want any more info.
The Auckland zoo has made videos about itself ( with the help from TV company ) They were aired as TV series , and then sold as videos . They have made 5 series so far , and one extra series which pertains to zoo babies at Auckland zoo . The series are quite good , as it shows the zoo as it really is , with both the joys and frustrations , and alot of behind the scenes and candid views by zookeepers . I buy , and send , each video series of this zoo to Jay ( Zoobeat member ) as we have actually known each other for some time before one of us discovered Zoobeat forums ) so he can tell you more about the content of interest for Australian zoofans . At least one of the videos show the elephants going for a walk around the zoo -- unrestrained -- sharing the pathways with people . As Sim will verify , the actual experience of seeing an elephant come come round the corner and walk towards you is one that you will not easily forget !!
Getting your hands on them Hi, For someone who used to watch The Zoo all the time, but no longer has pay-TV and who lives in Australia...how do we get our hands on these videos? Thanks, Rayles