Nations and Regions factual producer One Tribe TV has launched Life at Anna’s Zoo, a new digital-first wildlife series revealing the day-to-day running of a modern zoo, produced in partnership with Manor Wildlife Park and Lovetovisit.
At the heart of the series is the presenter Anna Ryder Richardson (Changing Rooms, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!), who is the owner of Manor Wildlife Park.
Anna Ryder-Richardson, said: “People often see the animals, but they don’t always see everything that goes on behind the scenes. This channel is our way of opening the doors at Manor Wildlife Park and showing what a modern zoo is really like – the hard work, the care, the funny moments and the occasional bit of chaos, because that’s zoo life. It’s honest, it’s welcoming, and it’s all about helping people feel closer to the animals we look after every single day.”
Premiering on YouTube, Life at Anna’s Zoo takes viewers behind the scenes at the Pembrokeshire zoo, offering access to the operational, veterinary and behavioural work involved in caring for its animals. Alongside Anna, the series follows a cast of regular contributors, including Head Keeper Kim and Vet Kevin, whose expertise and personalities bring the inner workings of the zoo to life.
The channel will release more than 20 minutes of long-form content every week, supported by a rolling programme of shorts and social media clips designed to maximise reach and engagement across platforms. Despite its digital-first strategy, Life at Anna’s Zoo has been produced with “broadcast-level production values, balancing obs-doc style storytelling with the immediacy and accessibility required for social and online audiences.”
The series is executive produced by Peter Mills-Frost, with Adam Hearne serving as Shooting Producer, Director and Editor. Both recently joined One Tribe from the Oscar-winning wildlife production company Off The Fence and are wildlife experts, having studied Zoology at the University of Bristol.
Peter Mills-Frost, Series Executive Producer from One Tribe TV, said: “Production companies can no longer rely solely on the traditional broadcaster-led commission model. Life at Anna’s Zoo reflects the need to explore branded content and digital-first opportunities while maintaining premium editorial standards.
Dale Templar, Managing Director of One Tribe TV, who is leading One Tribe’s YouTube strategy added: “This project demonstrates One Tribe’s commitment to innovation and marks an exciting step in our evolution as a truly multiplatform content company. It’s a privilege to be involved in such a unique and exciting project.”
Georgia Aubrey, Co-Founder of Lovetovisit, said: “We’re ridiculously excited to team up with One Tribe TV and Manor Wildlife Park to sponsor the new Life at Anna’s Zoo channel on YouTube. At Lovetovisit, we’re all about helping people find fun, and it doesn’t get more fun than behind‑the‑scenes access to a real working zoo! Anna’s channel is full of heart, laughs and those ‘aww’ moments you can’t fake, I’m sure it will be a big hit with animal lovers and families. It’s the kind of brilliant experience we love connecting people to through Lovetovisit.”
Life at Anna’s Zoo is produced by One Tribe TV with funding from Lovetovisit and Manor Wildlife Park. Peter Mills-Frost is the Series Producer and Adam Hearne is serving as Shooting Producer, Director and Editor.
Jon Creamer
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