The Stationary Ark

19750.0Documentary

Overview

The Stationary Ark was a documentary television miniseries hosted by zoologist Gerald Durrell on location at his Jersey Zoological Park in the United Kingdom. It was based on his 1976 book of the same name. The series was produced by Canadian company Nielsen-Ferns and aired from September to December 1975 on CBC Television and TVOntario. Ark on the Move, a follow-up TV series, was also hosted by Gerald Durrell.

Genres

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Cast

Gerald Durrell in The Stationary Ark

Gerald Durrell

Self

Episodes

Breeding

A Day at the Zoo

Host Gerald Durrell explains his zoo which concentrates on the rare, obscure and often ugly creatures which are in danger of becoming extinct.

Gorillas

The Staff

Lemurs

Orangutans

Pheasants and Peacocks

Waterfowl

Zoo Medicine

Marmosets

The Predators

A look at the effects of pollution, pesticides and widespread deforestation

Production

Nielsen-Ferns