The Zoo: A Christmas Special
Wednesday 28th December 6.30pm on RTÉ 1
In this once-off festive episode of ‘The Zoo’ audiences will watch the drama unfold as the animals and keepers adapt to the cold and heavy snowfall that transforms Dublin Zoo into a winter wonderland.
With temperatures dropping to a record low the zookeepers are getting to grips with the most severe winter of a generation.
The animals from colder climates such as the snowy owls, Amur tigers, grey wolves and snow leopards are acclimatising easily to the extreme weather. However the animal care team at Dublin Zoo face major challenges and have to go to extra lengths to ensure all 600 exotic animals are comfortable during the freezing conditions.
This 50 minute episode of The Zoo TV series has all the drama, excitement and adventure fans have come to know and love and there’s also plenty of Christmas fun in this exciting one off special, featuring all your favourite keepers and animals and a whole lot more.
‘The Zoo: A Christmas Special’ is brought to you by Moondance Productions in association with Dublin Zoo and EBS.
For over 179 years Dublin Zoo has been one of Europe's largest and busiest ZOOs, now for the first time the have opened their doors in an unprecedented way to our cameras. Join us as we go behind the screens with some of the men and women who care for the 600 plus exotic animals. 
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