The Stationary Ark

Ended

Documentary·1975·1 Seasons

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.

Starring: Gerald Durrell

Episodes

Season 1
Breeding

S01 | E01

Breeding

1975-09-16

A Day at the Zoo

S01 | E02

A Day at the Zoo

1975-09-23

Host Gerald Durrell explains his zoo which concentrates on the rare, obscure and often ugly creatures which are in danger of becoming extinct.

S01 | E03

Host Gerald Durrell explains his zoo which concentrates on the rare, obscure and often ugly creatures which are in danger of becoming extinct.

1975-09-30

Gorillas

S01 | E04

Gorillas

1975-10-07

The Staff

S01 | E05

The Staff

1975-10-14

Lemurs

S01 | E06

Lemurs

1975-10-21

Orangutans

S01 | E07

Orangutans

1975-10-28

Pheasants and Peacocks

S01 | E08

Pheasants and Peacocks

1975-11-04

Waterfowl

S01 | E09

Waterfowl

1975-11-11

Zoo Medicine

S01 | E10

Zoo Medicine

1975-11-18

Marmosets

S01 | E11

Marmosets

1975-11-25

The Predators

S01 | E12

The Predators

1975-12-02

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

S01 | E13

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

1975-12-09

Cast

Gerald Durrell

Gerald Durrell

Self

Details

First Aired
1975-09-16
Last Aired
1975-12-09
Status
Ended
Network
TVOntario, CBC
Production
Nielsen-Ferns
Creator
Gerald Durrell