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Zoo Family (1985)

wholesome chaos80s Aussie nostalgiaanimal chaos

Latest Episode

The Way of the Bison
30 min

Season 1 • Episode 26

Latest

The Way of the Bison

Jan 19, 1986

Overview

FamilyDrama

Follows a family who live at Melbourne Zoo in Victoria, Australia. Doctor David Mitchell is the zoo's veterinarian. His children Nick and Susie love being with all the animals.

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animalsaustraliazooveterinarianmelbourne, australiazoologist

Standout Aspects

Production

Real Melbourne Zoo locations with actual zookeepers

Acting

Rebecca Gibney's breakout before she became Aussie TV royalty

Best for:Family: Perfect for parents nostalgic for actual children's television·Background: Gentle enough to fold laundry to, engaging enough to look up·Solo: When you need to emotionally recover from modern prestige TV
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Creator

Alison Nisselle

First AiredJul 28, 1985
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feelmedium
Seasons1·Episodes26
Nine Network

Top Cast

Peter Curtin

Peter Curtin

Dr. David Mitchell

Rebecca Gibney

Rebecca Gibney

Julie Davis

Kate Gorman

Kate Gorman

Susie Mitchell

John Orcsik

John Orcsik

Ken Bennett

Jon Finlayson

Jon Finlayson

Col. Archibald Spencer

Gennie Nevinson

Gennie Nevinson

Peta Hamilton

Maciej Staniewicz

Maciej Staniewicz

Harry Zychla

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Rebecca Gibney was only 21 during filming; she later became one of Australia's highest-paid TV actors. This was her first major role.

Cultural

The show aired during a pivotal era for Australian children's television, when networks invested heavily in local productions rather than importing American content.

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