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201093 minNot Rateddocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Zoo Confidential

201093 minNot Rateddocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Access was granted to life behind the scenes at a major zoo located in Houston, Texas, revealing daily operations and animal care.

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Access was granted to life behind the scenes at a major zoo located in Houston, Texas, revealing daily operations and animal care.

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Dean Budnickdirector

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Houston's major zoo provides an inside look at daily operations and animal care. The documentary offers unprecedented access to the behind-the-scenes activities that keep the zoo running. It captures the interactions between staff and animals, revealing the challenges and rewards of working in a zoo environment.

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