Set among the staff of a financially struggling zoo, Keeping the Zoo is a heartwarming sitcom about friendship, work and making sure the animals don’t get into trouble. 3x finalist at the Golden Lobes podcast awards 2026 (Best International Show, Behind the Scenes Hero, and Best Scripted Show).
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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
15 Oct 2025
Old Haunts
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
8 Oct 2025
Shedding Skins
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
1 Oct 2025
Families
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
24 Sept 2025
Lost and Found
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
17 Sept 2025
Kilo Tango Too
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
10 Sept 2025
First Impressions
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
4 Sept 2025
Just one week to go!
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.
22 Aug 2025
Season 1 Trailer - Keeping the Zoo
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!
16 Oct 2024
Introducing Keeping the Zoo
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.
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