In 1954, a young television presenter was given the opportunity of a lifetime – to travel the world in search of rare and elusive animals for the London Zoo's collection and to film the expeditions for the BBC. This is the story of those journeys. While living with local tribes and searching for giant anteaters in Guyana, Komodo dragons in Indonesia, and armadillos in Paraguay, he and the rest of the team battled cannibal fish, aggressive tree porcupines, and rampaging wild boars, as well as treacherous terrain and unpredictable weather, all to capture the incredible beauty and biodiversity of these regions. The methods may seem outdated today, but the fascination and respect for wildlife, people, and the environment – as well as the importance of protecting these wild places – are not. Written with his characteristic wit and charm, Zoo Quest is not just the story of a remarkable adventure.