The Zoo

Fourteen‑year‑old otter Jasmine is not her usual energetic self, appearing unusually lethargic. At the same time, staff at the New York Aquarium are moving the sharks from their current tank to a newly prepared exhibit, handling the relocation with care.

is a programme presented as an episode‑length feature. It falls under the genre of a single episode, offering a concise look at life in an aquarium setting. The title hints at the focus on an otter, and the format suggests a self‑contained story rather than a series. In this particular instalment, the spotlight is on Jasmine, a fourteen‑year‑old otter who isn’t displaying her usual vigour. Instead of the lively antics viewers might expect, she appears subdued and off‑beat. At the same time, the aquarium’s staff are busy relocating their sharks to a freshly prepared exhibit, a task that forms a parallel thread to Jasmine’s condition. Both storylines unfold within the same episode, giving viewers a glimpse of the day‑to‑day operations at the New York Aquarium. While the staff handle the logistical challenge of moving the sharks, Jasmine’s altered behaviour provides a quieter, more personal counterpoint, illustrating how the everyday rhythms of the aquarium can affect its residents. The episode thus juxtaposes the bustling activity of the human team with the more subdued experience of the otter.