Locations: Banham Zoo

The main setting for the narrative of my music video is with 'Banham Zoo'. I've chosen this zoo as it is very close to home, so will cost little to get there, can entrance fees will be free due to Tesco Vouchers. But the main reason of choosing this zoo is because of the variety of animals and the possible film opportunities it presents. The zoo has many opportunities to get up close to the animals, like the meerkat or giraffe feeding experiences, which could present some awesome shots for animal close ups and such.

"Meerkat Feeding Experience"

"Giraffe Feeding Experience"

Banham also has an interactive area were visitors can get close to goats and pigs, which again, presents more chances of close up animal shots, and also scenes involving the characters for the narrative. The Zoo also has a "Birds of Prey Demonstration" where eagles and vultures fly around a paddock above the audience. This could be a great chance for shots, but I'm unsure if this particular event is running during October, as the website is unclear. 

But what I'm most excited about, is the chance to film Ring Tailed Lemurs, face to face, with no fence or glass separating them. This area of the zoo is called "Lemur Encounters" which is where you can walk about this small area and interact with the lemurs. This could incredible for the narrative, and great for animal close ups too. 

                 

Overall the zoo has many good points and excellent chances for filming. I'll definitely try and use this location for filming, if allowed. I've just sent off an email to the zoo asking permission to film there, stating my objects of the day. Hopefully Banham will contact me back soon so I can continue my storyboarding of the Zoo section. 

Here is a link to the website of banham zoo if any additional information is required/wanted/curious about!

 http://www.banhamzoo.co.uk/Default.aspx