The Zoo
- TV comedy
- CBBC
- 2017 - 2018
- 28 episodes (2 series)
A CBBC series in which animals at Paignton Zoo are given comedy voices. Stars Lewis Macleod, Jess Robinson, Richard David-Caine, Stuart Garlick and Hugh Dennis
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 11 - Into The Lion's Den
The arrival of two new lion cubs at the zoo has whipped all the residents into a frenzy of cuteness.
Further details
The arrival of two new lion cubs at the zoo has whipped all the residents into a frenzy of cuteness. All that is, except their terrified father Neil and jealous gorilla Jurgen. While Neil is terrified that he doesn't have what it takes to be a good dad to his two newborn cubs, Jurgen is worried the cute cubs will take the public's attention away from him. While Neil grapples which what it takes to be a dad, Jurgen is busy thinking up ways to win back the publics affections by getting 'cute'.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 28th August 2017
- Time
- 8:45am
- Channel
- CBBC
- Length
- 15 minutes
Cast & crew
| Lewis Macleod | Various (Voice) |
| Jess Robinson | Various (Voice) |
| Richard David-Caine | Various (Voice) |
| Stuart Garlick | Various (Voice) |
| Hugh Dennis | Narrator |
| Aaron Paul | Writer |
| Dominic English (as Dom English) | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Ali Crockatt | Writer (Additional Material) |
| David Scott | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Lucy Clarke | Writer (Additional Material) |
| David Staite | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Adam Oldroyd | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Rowan Crawford | Writer |
| Alex Boyle | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Rowan Crawford | Director |
| Aaron Paul | Series Producer |
| Jonny Keeling | Executive Producer |
| Josh Scherba | Executive Producer |
| Richard Rowe | Co-producer |
| Emily Taylor | Producer |
| Alex Boyle | Editor |