A Day at the Zoo DVD
$32.00
A 26-minute reminiscence DVD for seniors featuring 260 still photos from Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoological Park, set to African and jungle rhythms with ambient animal sounds. No narration or captions, to watch and use as a conversation starter in care settings.
This reminiscence DVD for seniors presents a 26-minute photographic journey through two South Australian wildlife parks — Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoological Park. The 260 still images capture a broad range of animals and birds across garden and open-plains settings, accompanied by African and jungle-inspired background music and occasional animal sounds. There is no narration or captions, keeping the viewing experience open and unhurried.
How it can be used
Play the DVD during a group session or one-to-one visit to prompt conversation about past zoo trips, favourite animals, or childhood memories. The absence of narration means residents can respond at their own pace without being led. It also works well as quiet background viewing during relaxation time. Activity coordinators may find it useful alongside reminiscence books or photo-based discussion resources.
- 260 still photographs from Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoological Park
- African and jungle-rhythm background music with ambient animal and bird sounds
- No narration or captions — supports open-ended conversation
- Running time: 26 minutes
- Supplied with a printed DVD case
- Group reminiscence discussion: Play the DVD to a small group and pause on images that prompt reactions — ask residents to share memories of visiting a zoo, favourite animals, or childhood outings.
- One-to-one viewing: Use with an individual resident as a gentle conversation starter, particularly for those who respond well to visual prompts rather than direct questioning.
- Relaxation session: Play the full 26 minutes as background viewing during a quiet afternoon activity or wind-down period.
- Animal identification activity: Pause the DVD on individual animal images and invite residents to name the animal, describe it, or share a related memory or fact.
- Geography and travel conversation: Use the Monarto footage to prompt discussion about African wildlife, travel memories, or nature documentaries residents may have watched.
- Format: DVD
- Running time: 26 minutes
- Content: 260 still photographs
- Locations featured: Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoological Park
- Audio: Background music with African and jungle rhythms; ambient animal and bird sounds
- Narration: None
- Captions: None
- Includes: Printed DVD case