The Stationary Ark
1975•30m
Documentary
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.
Production
Nielsen-Ferns
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 16, 1975
Last Aired
December 9, 1975
Networks
TVOntario, CBC
Created By
Gerald Durrell
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Breeding
Air date: 1975-09-16
E2
A Day at the Zoo
Air date: 1975-09-23
E3
Host Gerald Durrell explains his zoo which concentrates on the rare, obscure and often ugly creatures which are in danger of becoming extinct.
Air date: 1975-09-30
E4
Gorillas
Air date: 1975-10-07
E5
The Staff
Air date: 1975-10-14
E6
Lemurs
Air date: 1975-10-21
E7
Orangutans
Air date: 1975-10-28
E8
Pheasants and Peacocks
Air date: 1975-11-04
E9
Waterfowl
Air date: 1975-11-11
E10
Zoo Medicine
Air date: 1975-11-18
E11
Marmosets
Air date: 1975-11-25
E12
The Predators
Air date: 1975-12-02
E13
A look at the effects of pollution, pesticides and widespread deforestation
Air date: 1975-12-09
Cast
Gerald Durrell
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