Night-time at the zoo
Eavesdropping on animals at the Isle of Wight Zoo, from dusk 'til dawn.
An episode of the Slow Radio podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 3, titled "Night-time at the zoo" was published on July 5, 2019 and runs 31 minutes.
July 5, 2019 ·31m · Slow Radio
Summary
Dusk to dawn at the Isle of Wight Zoo.On the beautiful Sandown Beach on the Isle of Wight stands a historic fort, now home to the Isle of Wight Zoo. It is run by the Wildheart Trust, which promotes the survival of endangered species, and is well-known as a centre for rescued big cats who, along with pocket-sized primates and other even smaller animals have a starring role in this portrayal of the sounds of the zoo. The programme moves from dusk, as the animals prepare for sleep, through the small hours of the night, when the silence is punctuated by the sound of snoring, to dawn and the beginning of a new day.
Episode Description
Dusk to dawn at the Isle of Wight Zoo.
On the beautiful Sandown Beach on the Isle of Wight stands a historic fort, now home to the Isle of Wight Zoo. It is run by the Wildheart Trust, which promotes the survival of endangered species, and is well-known as a centre for rescued big cats who, along with pocket-sized primates and other even smaller animals have a starring role in this portrayal of the sounds of the zoo.
The programme moves from dusk, as the animals prepare for sleep, through the small hours of the night, when the silence is punctuated by the sound of snoring, to dawn and the beginning of a new day.
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