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Naomi Watts to narrate Taronga: Who’s Who in the Zoo

Upcoming Nine observational series goes behind the scenes of Sydney's famous zoo.

Actor Naomi Watts (The Loudest Voice, Gypsy, Mulholland Drive) will narrate upcoming Nine observational series, Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo.

The series by McAvoy Media goes behind the scenes of Sydney’s famous zoo.

Watts was named a Centenary Ambassador for Taronga Zoo when it celebrated its one hundredth year in 2016.

An airdate is yet to be announced.

As Taronga Zoo completes some of the biggest changes in its history there has never been such an exciting time to show Australia what makes this magical place tick.

No part of Taronga’s sprawling 21 hectares – set on spectacular Sydney Harbour – is off limits in this gripping series which tracks the 240 keepers and vets who care for more than 5000 animals.

Millions of visitors from Australia and around the world pass through the zoo’s gates every year to get a glimpse of some of the most amazing creatures on the planet. But what they don’t see is the incredible, groundbreaking work that goes on behind the animal exhibits – until now.

No two days are the same as our cameras capture all aspects of zoo life, from celebrating a giant tortoise’s 103rd birthday to the complex logistical task of transporting a platypus to San Francisco Zoo.

Throughout the series we’ll meet the zoo’s own “CSI” team in the morgue. We’ll be there to see how Taronga rehabilitates injured wildlife; the special breeding programs for all sorts of animals, from chimpanzees and furry penguins to gorillas and turtles; and the tricky job of working out how to save the smile of a crocodile.

We will also get up close with the dedicated staff at Taronga who are a rare breed themselves, with their mix of world-class expertise and laidback Australian spirit. They show us exactly what it takes to run one of the greatest conservation success stories in the world.

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  1. Hey Jwmcd, local production company, employing local crew, and hosted by someone who spent many years in Australia, got her first breaks here and considers herself quote ‘British -born but very connected to Australia’. For overseas sales and thus future production jobs, who would you prefer, an Oscar nominee or Julia Morris?

    1. Totally agree. OTOH, they could’ve got well known Australians like Olivia Newton John for the narration – ooops – she was born in the UK; or John Farnham – ooops again – he was also born in the UK. Sam Neill or Russell Crowe perhaps – but they were born in Nthn Ireland and NZ respectively. Perhaps Nicole Kidman, but she was born in Hawaii.

      Naomi Watts, IMO, is much Australian as all the above as well as so many other ‘Australian’ performers who have made Australia their home over many years even though they may not have been born in Australia.

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