The Stationary Ark (1975)
Documentary
Creator: Gerald Durrell
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.
Cast
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
Episode 1
Breeding
Episode 2
A Day at the Zoo
Episode 3
Host Gerald Durrell explains his zoo which concentrates on the rare, obscure and often ugly creatures which are in danger of becoming extinct.
Episode 4
Gorillas
Episode 5
The Staff
Episode 6
Lemurs
Episode 7
Orangutans
Episode 8
Pheasants and Peacocks
Episode 9
Waterfowl
Episode 10
Zoo Medicine
Episode 11
Marmosets
Episode 12
The Predators