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Closing the Worst Zoo In The World

Documentary

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Dec 31, 2016

Animals at a struggling zoo in Gaza are in desperate need of aid. Left devastated by war, Khan Younis Zoo was dubbed the 'worst zoo in the world.' In 2014 Khan Younis Zoo boasted 44 animals now only 15 remain.

Full Episodes

Season 1, 6 episodes

Season 1

Felida Tigers and Lionsrock,

A drama packed mission flying six tigers from the Netherlands to South Africa is hardly off the ground before there's a medical emergency; and the challenges of treating lions with medical problems.

43m Dec 31, 2016

Gaza Lion Cubs Rescue,

International animal rescue organisation FOUR PAWS goes on a dangerous mission into the Gaza Strip to rescue two lion cubs. But tricky negotiations with the lions' owner, red tape and suspicions create chaos for the team.

44m Dec 31, 2016

Restaurant Bears and The Last Wild Horses,

Locked in small cages and used as attractions at small private zoos and even local restaurants, the future of 15 Kosovo bears is bleak if animal rescue organisation FOUR PAWS doesn't take action.

43m Dec 31, 2016

Plight of the Lions,

We follow FOUR PAWS' efforts to give captive lions a better life. A family of five lions who suffered a harsh life in a Romanian zoo, are given a new home, and a new lease on life.

44m Dec 31, 2016

Closing the Worst Zoo In The World,

Animals at a struggling zoo in Gaza are in desperate need of aid. Left devastated by war, Khan Younis Zoo was dubbed the 'worst zoo in the world.' In 2014 Khan Younis Zoo boasted 44 animals now only 15 remain.

43m Dec 31, 2016

Sanctuary For Wildlife in the Middle East and the Rhino Crisis,

Facing the constant threat of poaching, we meet the team who put their lives on the line to raise orphaned rhinos and return them to the wild; and in Jordan, we follow the high stakes mission to give rescued wild animals, an inspiring new home.

44m Dec 31, 2016