TV series
Zoo Family
1985–1986, English, on Nine Network. Created by Alison Nisselle.
Follows a family who live at Melbourne Zoo in Victoria, Australia. Doctor David Mitchell is the zoo's veterinarian. His children Nick and Susie love being with all the animals.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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Latest episode
S1 E26: The Way of the Bison
Aired 19 January 1986
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Alison NisselleCreator
- Peter CurtinDr. David Mitchell · 26 ep
- Rebecca GibneyJulie Davis · 26 ep
- Kate GormanSusie Mitchell · 26 ep
- Steven JacobsonNick Mitchell · 26 ep
- Robert SummersTim Watson · 26 ep
- John OrcsikKen Bennett · 26 ep
- Jon FinlaysonCol. Archibald Spencer · 26 ep
- Gennie NevinsonPeta Hamilton · 26 ep
- Maciej StaniewiczHarry Zychla · 26 ep
- Marion HeathfieldMrs. Spencer · 25 ep
- Chris ConnellyAndrew Webster · 14 ep
- Paul DawberJohn Davis · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 28 July 1985
- Last aired
- 19 January 1986
- Network
- Nine Network
- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia
- Type
- Scripted
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Zoo Family: quick answers
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How many seasons of Zoo Family are there?
Zoo Family has 1 season and 26 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Zoo Family finished?
Yes. Zoo Family ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.
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Zoo Family isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Zoo Family parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Zoo Family?
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Who created Zoo Family?
Zoo Family was created by Alison Nisselle and stars Peter Curtin, Rebecca Gibney, Kate Gorman.