Dublin Zoo (vintage documentary)

Keepers of the Wild is a vintage documentary on Dublin Zoo, celebrating the work of its keepers. Filmed in April 1997, as the park was undergoing a new development plan with a greater focus on animal welfare, conservation and education.
Produced as my end of year project in Coláiste Dhúlaigh course in Communications and Media production. This is a VHS transfer from a Betacam SP master. Due to the archive nature of this material, picture and sound quality may vary.
Contributors:
Gerry Creighton Jr, Peter Phillips, Joe Byrne, Eddie O’Brien and Peter Wilson
Credits:
Interviews by Emer Geraghty and Emma Richardson
Camera and Lighting by Colm Whelan
Sound by Deirdre O’Sullivan
Offline Editors: Deirdre O’Sullivan, Emer Geraghty, Emma Richardson and Aodán Ó Coileáin (Aidan J Collins)
Graphics and Non-Linear Editing by Lorcan Maloney
On-Line Editor: Emma Richardson
Produced by Deirdre O’ Sullivan, Aodán Ó Coileáin (Aidan J Collins) and Emma Richardson
Directed by Aodán Ó Coileáin (Aidan J Collins),
Special Thanks to: The Staff of Dublin Zoo in assisted in the making of this programme: Ron Willis, Peter Wilson and Declan Dawson
Many Thanks to:
Tayto Crisps, Coca Cola, Guinness and Finglas Cabs

[@johndixon462]

Was that guy Gerry actually rubbing that lion?

[@elll2184]

Amazing documentary, thank you for the upload. Its great to see the care, enthusiasm, and passion of the keepers, especially with the husbandry training. We are always innovating and thinking of new ways to marry the educational value and conservation value of zoos, in a non exploitative manner. I'd love to know their perspectivw on the role of a zoo in the modern world, where we can just watch HD footage of animals in the wild. Is there really a need for carnivorous hunting pack animals like lions to live in a random european city? Does every city really need a zoo? How do we decide? But at the same time one can't deny the amazing strides that zoos have taken with regard to welfare, breeding programs, and conservation of endangered species. Interesting topic for sure.

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Being that close to a hippo is super dangerous!!!!

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