

TV series
The Secret Life of the Zoo
2016–2021, English, on Channel 4.
Chester Zoo is the most popular zoo in Britain. This observational documentary series uses micro-rig camera technology to capture, in incredible detail, the remarkable behaviour of the animals there.
- Seasons
- 10
- Episodes
- 72
- Episode length
- 47 min
- Status
- Ended in 2021
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Where to watch The Secret Life of the Zoo
The Secret Life of the Zoo is streaming on Philo in India.
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Availability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S10 E6: Episode 6
Aired 14 September 2021
Seasons 10

Season 1
2016 · 6 episodes · 7.5/10

Season 2
2016 · 5 episodes

Season 3
2017 · 7 episodes

Season 4
2017 · 10 episodes

Season 5
2018 · 6 episodes · 8.0/10

Season 6
2018 · 8 episodes · 7.0/10

Season 7
2019 · 8 episodes

Season 8
2019 · 7 episodes · 7.6/10

Season 9
2020 · 9 episodes · 7.0/10

Season 10
2021 · 6 episodes · 8.0/10

Specials
2019 · 11 episodes
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 2 February 2016
- Last aired
- 14 September 2021
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States, United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Secret Life of the Zoo: quick answers
Is The Secret Life of the Zoo worth watching?
The Secret Life of the Zoo doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Secret Life of the Zoo are there?
The Secret Life of the Zoo has 10 seasons and 72 episodes, about 47 minutes each.
Is The Secret Life of the Zoo finished?
Yes. The Secret Life of the Zoo ended in 2021, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Secret Life of the Zoo on?
The Secret Life of the Zoo is streaming on Philo in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
The Secret Life of the Zoo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Secret Life of the Zoo is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Secret Life of the Zoo?
If you liked The Secret Life of the Zoo, try Paranormal Caught on Camera, Survivorman, Natural World.