“Aging zookeeper mentors two new trainees in heartwarming TV special about zoo life and human-animal bonds.”
Kaba Enchou no Doubutsuen Nikki
カバ園長の動物園日記
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Aging zookeeper mentors two new trainees in heartwarming TV special about zoo life and human-animal bonds.
Aging zoo keeper Toshio Nishiyama takes on two new trainees at the animal park: former chef Takeshi Ishizawa and veterinarian Ichiro Hasegawa. As they settle into their roles caring for the zoo's diverse inhabitants, they discover that working with animals presents unique challenges and rewards. Through their daily experiences with creatures great and small, the trainees learn valuable lessons about dedication, compassion, and the special bond between humans and animals. This heartwarming TV special draws from real-life experiences at Tobu Animal Park, offering glimpses into the joys and trials of zoo life.
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- Format 1 × 75′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 15m all episodes
- Aired Aug 1981 – ongoing
- Source Tv special media type
- Rated G All Ages
- Ref. BS-9230 catalog
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- Fuji TV Producer