30 minSeason 1 • Episode 26
LatestFollows 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.
Production
Real Melbourne Zoo locations with actual zookeepers
Acting
Rebecca Gibney's breakout before she became Aussie TV royalty
Creator
Alison Nisselle
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rebecca Gibney was only 21 during filming; she later became one of Australia's highest-paid TV actors. This was her first major role.
The show aired during a pivotal era for Australian children's television, when networks invested heavily in local productions rather than importing American content.
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