

TV series
Real Life in the Zoo
2019–, Dutch, on NPO 1 & NTR.
The animals play the main role in this series. The animals are the real main characters and the supporting roles are for the caretakers or zoo staff. Decisive for the program is the camera technology, which shows the animals' lives everywhere behind the scenes and out of sight of the audience. We experience the 24-hour feeling within the walls of the zoo, just like the animals themselves. The program is recorded at Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen, the Netherlands.
- Seasons
- 9
- Episodes
- 54
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S9 E6: Episode 6
Aired 13 June 2026
Seasons 9
Details
- First aired
- 16 June 2019
- Network
- NPO 1, NTR
- Original title
- Het echte leven in de dierentuin
- Language
- Dutch
- Country
- Netherlands
- Type
- Documentary
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Real Life in the Zoo: quick answers
Is Real Life in the Zoo worth watching?
Real Life in the Zoo doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Real Life in the Zoo are there?
Real Life in the Zoo has 9 seasons and 54 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Real Life in the Zoo finished?
Real Life in the Zoo is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Real Life in the Zoo on?
Real Life in the Zoo isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
Real Life in the Zoo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Real Life in the Zoo yet.
What shows are like Real Life in the Zoo?
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