Milwaukee County Zoo

Zoos, l'enfer du décor

2007

A documentary that explores the issue of animal confinement in zoos. The film examines the stance we should take toward this form of animal exploitation, which is increasingly being challenged. By giving prominence to dialogue and featuring numerous contributors—including historians, philosophers, ethologists, zookeepers, activists, and others—the film sparks meaningful reflection and explores several issues directly related to the question of animal confinement.

The Invisible Zoo

2024 · ★ 7

Across the seasons, the film gives an account of life and work and the animals and visitors at Zurich Zoo, an institution that is one of the leading zoological gardens in Europe. Animals in their cages, humans in the cinema. What lies between them?

Dominion

2018 · ★ 8.5

Exposing the dark underbelly of modern animal agriculture through drones, hidden & handheld cameras, the feature-length film explores the morality and validity of our dominion over the animal kingdom.

London Zoo at Christmas

2022

An exclusive, festive behind-the-scenes look at the iconic London Zoo, as they prepare for the most wonderful time of the year and make the holiday magic happen.

In den dierentuin van Antwerpen

1910 · ★ 10

The Antwerp Zoo covers a fair extent of ground, and was already in 1910 generally considered as an important one. A large number of views of birds and animals were taken and hand coloured. In those days, the monkey house was in for much attention. People found that the various comic incidents added a touch of whimsicality.

Alpine Zoos and You

2020

This moving, family documentary goes behind the scenes at The Big Bear Alpine Zoo, which is only one of two high elevation, Alpine Zoos in the United States.

Waiting For Giraffes

2016

After two intifadas and the construction of the Israeli wall, the only Palestinian zoo is still there and is now seeking for international recognition and to replace their lost giraffes.

Neděle v pražské ZOO

1949

No synopsis available.

What The Durrells Did Next

2019 · ★ 7.4

Hosted by Keeley Hawes, star of the popular television series The Durrells, this documentary reveals the adventures of the eccentric Durrell family once they left Corfu, Greece.

Mysore

1940

Two sides of Mysore: down to earth with the field workers and an Indian spectacle for the Maharaja.

Zoo in Manhattan

The animal inhabitants of the Manhattan Zoo are presented.

Born to Be Wild

2011 · ★ 7

Born to Be Wild observes various orphaned jungle animals and their day-to-day behavioural interactions with the individuals who rescue them and raise them to adulthood. The film unfurls in two separate geographic spheres. Half of it takes place in the rain forests of Borneo, where celebrated primatologist Dr. Birute Galdikas assists baby orangutans; the other half takes place on the arid savannahs of Kenya, where zoologist Dame Daphne Sheldrick works with baby elephant calves.