From February 17th a new show is set to bring the public closer to the animals and keepers of Dublin Zoo than they've ever been before.

Every Wednesday at 7.30 on TV3, 'The Zoo' will take viewers behind the scenes with the dedicated men and women who take care of the 600 plus exotic animals who live in Dublin Zoo. They'll get to share in the highs and lows of zoo life and gain unprecedented access to an incredible world that few of the general public has ever seen. Filmed by Moondance Productions, this is the first time a television crew has been given such unique and exclusive access to an incredible world that few of the general public has ever seen. Filmed by Moondance Productions, this is the first time a television crew has been given such unique and exclusive access behind the scenes in Dublin Zoo's 179 year history.