Hippo Director's Zoo Diary (1981) film poster — UK streaming guide

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Hippo Director's Zoo Diary (1981) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Aging zoo keeper Nishiyama Toshio acquires two young trainees: short-tempered former chef Takeshi Ishizawa and gentle vet Ichiro Hasegawa. Both are surprised by the difficulties they face in a deceptively easy job but persevere through troubles such as an escaped pelican, a dying camel, and the birth of a hippo.

  • Film
  • 1981
  • 75 min
  • Animation
  • TV Movie

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DirectorMasayuki Akehi
WriterRyuzo Nakanishi

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