Zoo Family facts for kids

Zoo Family was a fun Australian TV show made for kids. It first aired in 1985 on the Nine Network in Australia. The series was produced by Crawford Productions. The show was filmed right inside the Melbourne Zoo! Later, kids in the United States could watch it too, when it was shown again on Nickelodeon.

What's the Show About?

The story of Zoo Family follows Dr. David Mitchell. He is a veterinarian, which means he is an animal doctor, at the zoo. Dr. Mitchell lives right there at the Royal Melbourne Zoo with his two children, Nick and Susie. Imagine living at a zoo! The show explores their adventures and daily life surrounded by amazing animals.

Meet the Cast

Here are some of the main actors and the characters they played in Zoo Family:

• Peter Curtin played Dr. David 'Mitch' Mitchell, the zoo vet.
• Steven Jacobson played Nicholas Mitchell, Dr. Mitchell's son.
• Kate Gorman played Susie Mitchell, Dr. Mitchell's daughter.
• Rebecca Gibney played Julie Davis.
• Jon Finlayson played Col. Archibald Spencer.
• John Orcsik played Ken Bennett.
• Robert Summers played Tim Watson.
• Marion Heathfield played Mrs. Spencer.