TV series
Shoebox Zoo
2004–2005, English, on BBC One. Created by Brian Ward & Justin Molotnikov & Claire Mundell.
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Shoebox Zoo is an urban fantasy TV series made in a collaboration between BBC Scotland and various Canadian television companies. It is mostly live-action, but with CGI used for the animal figurines. The show centers on the story of a young girl named Marnie McBride, who is given a shoebox containing four toy animals by a mysterious old man at a junk shop, as a gift for her 11th birthday. These magical toys have the power to come alive on Marnie’s command, and they’re on a quest to find an ancient book that once belonged to a great and powerful wizard.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 2005
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Latest episode
S2 E13: Beyond The Beyond
Aired 27 November 2005
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Brian WardCreator
- Justin MolotnikovCreator
- Claire MundellCreator
- Vivien Endicott DouglasMarnie McBride · 26 ep
- Simon CallowWolfgang the Wolf (voice) / Hunter the Horse (voice) · 26 ep
- Rik MayallEdwin the Eagle (voice) · 26 ep
- Alan CummingBruno the Bear (voice) · 26 ep
- Siobhan RedmondAilsa the Adder (voice) · 26 ep
- Jason ConneryRoss McBride · 26 ep
- Peter MullanMichael Scot · 26 ep
- David McKayWilliam McTaggart · 26 ep
- Bill PatersonThe Storyteller (voice) · 26 ep
- Tony DonaldsonJuan Roberto Montoya de Toledo · 26 ep
- Gordon TootoosisNathaniel Stone · 13 ep
- Natascha GirgisAurora Dexter · 13 ep
Details
- First aired
- 21 September 2004
- Last aired
- 27 November 2005
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom, Canada
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Shoebox Zoo: quick answers
Is Shoebox Zoo worth watching?
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How many seasons of Shoebox Zoo are there?
Shoebox Zoo has 2 seasons and 26 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Shoebox Zoo finished?
Yes. Shoebox Zoo ended in 2005, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Shoebox Zoo on?
Shoebox Zoo isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
Shoebox Zoo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shoebox Zoo is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Shoebox Zoo?
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Who created Shoebox Zoo?
Shoebox Zoo was created by Brian Ward and Justin Molotnikov and Claire Mundell and stars Vivien Endicott Douglas, Simon Callow, Rik Mayall.