Shoebox Zoo
“Believe.”
Series Overview
Shoebox Zoo is an urban fantasy TV series made in a collaboration between BBC Scotland and various Canadian television companies. It is mostly live-action, but with CGI used for the animal figurines. The show centers on the story of a young girl named Marnie McBride, who is given a shoebox containing four toy animals by a mysterious old man at a junk shop, as a gift for her 11th birthday. These magical toys have the power to come alive on Marnie’s command, and they’re on a quest to find an ancient book that once belonged to a great and powerful wizard.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 26 Episodes
25 min per episode
2004 – 2005
Premiered: Tue, Sep 21, 2004
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “Beyond The Beyond”
Marnie, Kyle and the Shoebox Zoo all band together in order to put an end to the Dawn Queen’s evil plans once and for all. Can they truly destroy the book before it plunges the world into chaos? And what will become of the shoebox animals if they succeed?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Making of Shoebox Zoo
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2012-07-22
Cast & Creators
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Vivien Endicott Douglas
Marnie McBride
Simon Callow
Wolfgang the Wolf (voice) / Hunter the Horse (voice)
Rik Mayall
Edwin the Eagle (voice)
Alan Cumming
Bruno the Bear (voice)
Siobhan Redmond
Ailsa the Adder (voice)
Jason Connery
Ross McBride
Peter Mullan
Michael Scot
David McKay
William McTaggart
Bill Paterson
The Storyteller (voice)
Gordon Tootoosis
Nathaniel Stone
Natascha Girgis
Aurora Dexter
Tony Donaldson
Juan Roberto Montoya de Toledo
Yudii Mercredi
Kyle Stone
Paul Cœur
Bobby Campbell
Valerie Pearson
Dorothy Campbell
Kelsey Collins Keener
Becky Dexter
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Ward, Justin Molotnikov, Claire Mundell
Jessalyn Dennis
Lorne Balfe
Mhairi Kerr, Bridget Durnford, Mark Jenkins
Tom Cox, Ashley Irving-Scott, Claire Mundell, Noreen Halpern, John Morayniss
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Cox
Producer
Ashley Irving-Scott
Producer
Peter Brayham
Stunt Coordinator
Lorne Balfe
Original Music Composer
Mhairi Kerr
Editor
Jordy Randall
Producer
Christine Shipton
Producer
Bridget Durnford
Editor
Mark Jenkins
Editor
Gary Scott
Editor
Ian Stroud
Editor
Tom Sayer
Production Design
Louise Middleton
Production Design
Alison Mitchell
Costume Design
Jennifer Haffenden
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shoebox Zoo
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What is Shoebox Zoo about?
Shoebox Zoo is an urban fantasy TV series made in a collaboration between BBC Scotland and various Canadian television companies. It is mostly live-action, but with CGI used for the animal figurines. The show centers on the story of a young girl named Marnie McBride, who is given a shoebox containing four toy animals by a mysterious old man at a junk shop, as a gift for her 11th birthday. These magical toys have the power to come alive on Marnie’s command, and they’re on a quest to find an ancient book that once belonged to a great and powerful wizard.
How many seasons does Shoebox Zoo have?
Shoebox Zoo comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Shoebox Zoo?
Key cast members in Shoebox Zoo include Vivien Endicott Douglas, Simon Callow, Rik Mayall, Alan Cumming, Siobhan Redmond.
Who created or directed Shoebox Zoo?
Shoebox Zoo was developed and directed by Brian Ward, Justin Molotnikov, Claire Mundell.