Zoo in Erfurt: Shooting interfered mid-action!
Unplanned Breaks at Zoo Erfurt's 🦁🐘🧸 Film Set
So you've dropped by Zoo Park Erfurt and spotted the MDR crew springing into action, cameras and microphones abuzz. Guess what? They're filming season three of "Elephant, Tiger & Kids", a spin-off from the popular show "Elephant, Tiger & Co". Like any day at the zoo, things didn't always run smoothly during the Erfurt filming. Dr. Tina Risch, the vet at Zoo Erfurt, spilled the beans to Thuringia24 about it.
The Show Must Go (But Then Stop) On
The format "Elephant, Tiger & Kids" revolves around six youngsters tackling internships in different German zoos, including Zoo Erfurt. They're showcased the fun side of the profession - think elephant splash parties or cuddling newborn animals - as well as the more grueling aspects, such as labor-intensive tasks or feeding carnivores their live meals.
Dr. Tina couldn't keep it a secret - the MDR filming sparked excitement among the Erfurt Zoo team! The youngsters, as well as Dr. Tina herself, were thrilled with the cinematic excitement. But as we all know, smooth sailing is not always the norm.
Animal Emergencies Rear Their Heads
Dr. Tina went on to share that her day could get hectic with the added filming hassles. Things got tricky when shooting had to be paused due to animal emergencies. A rhea and a donkey suddenly required immediate medical attention, which took priority over all else. The rhea had accidentally bashed its head on the fence, and the donkey was having troubles with a sore hoof.
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Happily, the animals at Zoo Erfurt are doing much better now, and filming has concluded successfully. The completed masterpiece of "Elephant, Tiger & Kids" will air on October 2nd at 8:10 PM on Kika or in the ARD media library.
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Information sourced from online enrichment data suggests potential challenges during animal-related filming:
- Keeping the animal's well-being top-of-mind is crucial, especially while filming.
- Animals can sometimes behave unpredictably, leading to delays or additional planning needs.
- Safety measures must be implemented to secure the well-being of the film crew as well as any visitors.
- Balancing filming with animal care, feeding schedules, and habitat maintenance can be intricate and require careful planning.
In the midst of filming for the popular show "Elephant, Tiger & Kids" at Zoo Erfurt, the home-and-garden routine of the animal caretakers takes a turn for the unpredictable. Juggling filming with animal emergencies, such as the rhea injured from a collision or the donkey with a sore hoof, becomes an integral part of Dr. Tina's lifestyle.
