Edinburgh Zoo have announced that it will once again feature in behind the scenes documentary 'Inside the Zoo'.
Last year, the visitor attraction let cameras in behind the bars of the enclosures as they shared what life is like for both animals and staff on site.
This week, the RZSS confirmed that the popular BBC documentary will be making a return, with both the zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park to feature on screen.
Commissioned by BBC Scotland, the 10 part series will air in October, and is expected to take viewers behind the scenes with wildlife conservation charity staff as they work together to save threatened species and care for some of Scotland’s most loved animals.
Filmed during the spring of 2021, the show is set to bring in thousands of viewers as the zoo recovers from the impact of the pandemic.
David Field, RZSS chief executive, said, “We were delighted by the reaction to Inside The Zoo last year and the tremendous support our charity has had throughout an incredibly challenging time. This new series gives us another wonderful opportunity to share the hard work and passion of our dedicated teams as well as the personalities and quirks of the amazing animals they care for.
“Inside The Zoo gives people the chance to see exactly what it takes to look after species of all shapes and sizes, from our well-loved giant pandas, Yang Guang and Tian Tian, to little-known native insects like the pine hoverfly, and exciting new arrivals like giraffes and sloths.”
Harry Bell, managing director at Tern TV said, “We're thrilled to be working with our favourite families again, the wild animals and the keepers at RZSS, to showcase their wonderful world of science and conservation. It's a joy to make and watch.”
Narrated by Edinburgh’s own Gail Porter, the series provides insight into a world where cutting-edge science, endangered species conservation and the completely and utterly unpredictable are a part of daily life.
Inside The Zoo will air on BBC Scotland, and across the UK on BBC iPlayer, from Monday 11 October at 8pm.
BBC Scotland is available on Freeview and YouView (108 HD / 9 SD) , Sky (115), Freesat (106), Virgin Media (108) and BBC iPlayer.
