First of eight programmes with Jeremy Cherfas on the changing face of zoos and wildlife parks. Captivation
Alligator wrestling, cuddling koalas, and peering at penguins are aspects of our desire to be close to animals. Zoos rely upon our need to have contact with strange and exotic beasts, and have developed their own brand of show business - including the all-electronic jungle.
Jeremy Cherfas travels the world in search of the zoo of the future, by looking at the very best elements of zoos of today.
Producer GEORGE INGER BBC Bristol