The Stationary Ark

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.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Breeding

Air Date: 1975-09-16

2. A Day at the Zoo

Air Date: 1975-09-23

3. 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

4. Gorillas

Air Date: 1975-10-07

5. The Staff

Air Date: 1975-10-14

6. Lemurs

Air Date: 1975-10-21

7. Orangutans

Air Date: 1975-10-28

8. Pheasants and Peacocks

Air Date: 1975-11-04

9. Waterfowl

Air Date: 1975-11-11

10. Zoo Medicine

Air Date: 1975-11-18

11. Marmosets

Air Date: 1975-11-25

12. The Predators

Air Date: 1975-12-02

13. A look at the effects of pollution, pesticides and widespread deforestation

Air Date: 1975-12-09

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

1975-09-16

Episodes

13 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Gerald Durrell

Self

Production Companies

Nielsen-Ferns