Introducing Keeping the Zoo

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:51:12 +0200

Keeping the Zoo, a new full cast sitcom about the staff of a financially struggling zoo, is coming soon. Subscribe now to be the first to hear the episodes and follow us over on instagram @keepingthezoo.

Season 1 Trailer - Keeping the Zoo

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The zoo will be opening on 11th September. The staff and animals look forward to meeting you all.

Keeping the zoo is a new full cast audio sitcom about the fun and dysfunctional staff of a zoo that's short on money but big on warm hearts and animal mishaps.

Season 1 of Keeping the Zoo will be available from 11th September wherever you get podcasts.

Subscribe now to never miss an episode!

Just one week to go!

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:52:45 +0200

Episode 1 of Keeping the Zoo will go live on Thursday 11th September. That's a week today!

Subscribe on your podcast app of choice, and follow us on Bluesky and Instagram @keepingthezoo

Until then, we got our hands on this old local radio advert for the zoo.

First Impressions

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:01:00 +0200

Episode 1

Now Keith's retired from the zoo, Alan's all alone if an animal gets out, which means he's got no time for puzzles. Meanwhile Evelyn and Kim in the cafe are wondering about a mysterious new customer.

Written and produced by Jon Madge

Starring Denis Burke, Jazz Desmond, Ben Evans, Türkü Koksel, Mash Muravina and Katya Petrova

Theme music by Lewis William Clarke

Artwork and marketing by Terri Sturman

Thanks to Becky Blomgren, Sheila Bosco and Downstage Left for all their help

For full credits and more, see our website: keepingthezoopodcast.com

Follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky @keepingthezoo

Keeping the Zoo is a Squeezable Rat production. Follow on Instagram @squeezablerat

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Kilo Tango Too

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:01:00 +0200

Episode 2

It's Michelle's first day at her new job and she's eager to learn the ropes and help out. Of course, that's if she can find Alan.

Written and produced by Jon Madge

Starring Denis Burke, Jazz Desmond, Ben Evans, Türkü Koksel, Mash Muravina and Katya Petrova

Theme music by Lewis William Clarke

Artwork and marketing by Terri Sturman

Thanks to Becky Blomgren, Sheila Bosco and Downstage Left for all their help

For full credits and more, see our website: keepingthezoopodcast.com

Follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky @keepingthezoo

Keeping the Zoo is a Squeezable Rat production. Follow on Instagram @squeezablerat

Lost and Found

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:01:00 +0200

Episode 3

There's a thief operating in the zoo, and Evelyn and Michelle are on the case! Meanwhile, Alan has his own mystery to solve down at the tea hut.

Written and produced by Jon Madge

Starring Denis Burke, Jazz Desmond, Ben Evans, Türkü Koksel, Mash Muravina and Katya Petrova

Theme music by Lewis William Clarke

Artwork and marketing by Terri Sturman

Thanks to Becky Blomgren, Sheila Bosco and Downstage Left for all their help

For full credits and more, see our website: keepingthezoopodcast.com

Follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky @keepingthezoo

Keeping the Zoo is a Squeezable Rat production. Follow on Instagram @squeezablerat

Families

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:01:00 +0200

Episode 4

Edna the Echidna is due to give birth today and everyone at the zoo is very excited about the new arrivals. Everyone that is, except Alan, who's worried about an email they were all sent this morning.

Content warning: This episode features characters talking about death and dying.

Written and produced by Jon Madge

Starring Denis Burke, Jazz Desmond, Ben Evans, Türkü Koksel, Mash Muravina and Katya Petrova

Theme music by Lewis William Clarke

Artwork and marketing by Terri Sturman

Thanks to Becky Blomgren, Sheila Bosco and Downstage Left for all their help

For full credits and more, see our website: keepingthezoopodcast.com

Follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky @keepingthezoo

Keeping the Zoo is a Squeezable Rat production. Follow on Instagram @squeezablerat

Shedding Skins

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:05:00 +0200

Episode 5

Something's up at the zoo; Alan is being punctual, helpful, and has even got his paperwork done on time. It couldn't have happened at a better time, though, as an animal has escaped and it's going to take everyone to recatch it.

Written and produced by Jon Madge

Starring Denis Burke, Jazz Desmond, Ben Evans, Türkü Koksel, Mash Muravina and Katya Petrova

Theme music by Lewis William Clarke

Artwork and marketing by Terri Sturman

Thanks to Becky Blomgren, Sheila Bosco and Downstage Left for all their help

For full credits and more, see our website: keepingthezoopodcast.com

Follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky @keepingthezoo

Keeping the Zoo is a Squeezable Rat production. Follow on Instagram @squeezablerat

Old Haunts

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:05:00 +0200

Series one finale!

Episode 6

Everyone's shocked about the Zoo Director's big news, Alan has a big plan to make the zoo more popular than ever, and an old friend has dropped by. But what's Kim up to?

Written and produced by Jon Madge

Starring Ente Breed, Denis Burke, Jazz Desmond, Ben Evans, Türkü Koksel, Mash Muravina and Katya Petrova.

Theme music by Lewis William Clarke

Artwork and marketing by Terri Sturman

Thanks to Becky Blomgren, Sheila Bosco and Downstage Left for all their help

For full credits and more, see our website: keepingthezoopodcast.com

Follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky @keepingthezoo

Keeping the Zoo is a Squeezable Rat production. Follow on Instagram @squeezablerat

Lonely This Christmas

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0200

Season 1 Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve at the zoo but not everyone is in the festive spirit. And, with the zoo's only reindeer leaving today, who can blame them?

Written and produced by Jon Madge

Starring Denis Burke, Jazz Desmond, Ben Evans, Domenico Gemoli Türkü Koksel, Jon Madge and Mash Muravina

Theme music by Lewis William Clarke

Artwork and marketing by Terri Sturman

Thanks to Becky Blomgren, Sheila Bosco and Downstage Left for all their help

For full credits and more, see our website: keepingthezoopodcast.com

Follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky @keepingthezoo

Keeping the Zoo is a Squeezable Rat production. Follow on Instagram @squeezablerat