Shoebox Zoo (2004) is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama, action & adventure web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Shoebox Zoo online in HD.
Shoebox Zoo — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Brian Ward, Justin Molotnikov, Claire Mundell
- Starring: Vivien Endicott Douglas, Simon Callow, Rik Mayall, Alan Cumming, Siobhan Redmond, Jason Connery, Peter Mullan, David McKay
Shoebox Zoo — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2004-09-21 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Genre | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.7/10 (6 votes) |
Shoebox Zoo — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Magic Is Awakened (2004-09-21) — On her 11th birthday, still grieving over her recently deceased mother and uncomfortable with being moved from Colorado to Scotland, Marnie discovers that she is able to make a gro
- E2: Friend or Foe? (2004-09-28) — It's Marnie's first day of school at her new home in Scotland. She has an encounter with a bully but makes a new friend in Laura. Back home, she receives a package from America con
- E3: Echoes of the Past (2004-10-05) — When a mysterious problem causes school to be cancelled for the day, Marnie and Laura visit the nearby St. Giles’ Cathedral in order to find clues about the shoebox animals, as Joh
- E4: A Guide for the Perplexed (2004-10-12) — Marnie manages to get the red book she was looking for from the library, after which a familiar old man appears before her and says that she must make use of a peculiar looking map
- E5: The Inner Sanctum (2004-10-19) — Since Marnie's suggestion to go to Tantallon Castle was agreed on by majority vote, her class goes there for a field trip. While exploring the castle, Marnie goes off the beaten pa
- E6: A Strange Birthday Party (2004-10-26) — Marnie is reluctant to go to John Roberts' birthday party until she has a dream revealing that he was really the evil shapeshifter Toledo all along, and so she plans to confront hi
- E7: A Little Knowledge (2004-11-02) — Marnie leaves school in the middle of the day to try to get in touch with Michael Scot, while Toledo tries to convince Marnie's father that she needs to be brought in for therapy,
- E8: Mother’s Footsteps (2004-11-09) — Marnie is on a class trip to visit a "stately home," and uses her new powers to defeat a bully, but the shoebox animals become separated from her and find themselves trapped in the
- E9: Where the River Flows (2004-11-16) — Marnie hopes to find the archway shown on the clue she just received, and plans to do so while on a camping trip to the Eildon Hills with the help of Dougie and Laura, but things g
- E10: The Sign of the Unicorn (2004-11-23) — The shoebox animals plead with Marnie to continue the quest, but she insists on trying to catch up on her schoolwork after largely neglecting it. Despite her efforts, she gets fals
- E11: Where Four Elevens Meet (2004-11-30) — Marnie and Wolfgang confront Michael regarding the events that lead to the creation of the Shoebox Zoo. Meanwhile, the other animals decide that they must find the book on their ow
- E12: Los Contrarios (2004-12-07) — Toledo hypnotizes Edwin and orders him to open the Book of Forbidden Knowledge. The dark energy released from inside the book awakens the shapeshifter’s devious creations, which ar
- E13: The Day of Reckoning (2004-12-14) — Marnie makes one last attempt to stop Toledo from taking the book, and comes out victorious after realizing that the book was a fake created to seal the evil shapeshifter’s magic a
Season 2
- E1: Across The Great Ocean (2005-10-16) — Marnie, with the Shoebox Zoo in tow, flies to Denver for the summer in order to search for The Book of Forbidden Knowledge. After being picked up by her grandparents, she meets up
- E2: The Balance Of Power (2005-10-23) — Kyle finds Marnie’s bag on his way to visit her for breakfast. With the proper bag now on hand, Marnie introduces Kyle to the shoebox animals and tells him about the Quest. Later,
- E3: Snakes Alive (2005-10-23) — After settling in a hideaway that’s owned by the Campbells, Marnie and Kyle go to investigate the first clue, a snake rune, at the nearby Snake Creek Trail. After an argument cause
- E4: The Pow Wow (2005-10-30) — Marnie and Kyle go to a Native American festival called “The Pow Wow”. While there, Marnie comes face to face with the mysterious figure who’s been following her around since she a
- E5: Hunter To The Rescue (2005-10-30) — Marnie and Kyle go bike riding in the woods in order to investigate the next clue, a bear claw rune, but things go awry when the shoebox animals fall out of Marnie’s backpack and a
- E6: Coming Of Age (2005-11-06) — It’s Kyle’s 12th birthday, and so Marnie attends his birthday party. Toledo, now possessing Aurora’s body, spies on Marnie at the party and encourages her to find the book, attempt
- E7: Wild Horses (2005-11-06) — Marnie and Kyle go to watch a rodeo. While there, Kyle confides in Marnie regarding his self-doubts as well as his reluctance to keep going with the quest, which leads to an argume
- E8: Bumps In The Night (2005-11-13) — Marnie goes to Camp Healing Bow along with Kyle and some of her former classmates. Following their arrival, they partake in several fun activities, but Marnie suddenly starts exhib
- E9: The Eagle Has Landed (2005-11-13) — The stay at Camp Healing Bow continues. Marnie’s odd behavior seems to worsen, which puts a strain on her friendship with Kyle. Despite this, the two agree to investigate the next
- E10: The Arrow of Truth (2005-11-20) — It’s the last day of camp, and Marnie’s father comes to visit her. However, happiness quickly turns to anger when Marnie sees that he’s brought Aurora along with him, and that they
- E11: The Cry Of The Wolf (2005-11-20) — The Quest’s conclusion draws near, with only one clue remaining unsolved, the wolf rune. Marnie, now fully consumed by her anguish and grief as a result of the book’s corruption, i
- E12: The Falls Of Faith (2005-11-27) — All hope seems lost as the book has fallen into Toledo’s hands. However, upon receiving some encouraging words from a fallen ally, Marnie comes to the realization that the book mus
- E13: Beyond The Beyond (2005-11-27) — 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 wor
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Shoebox Zoo have? 2 season(s) with 26 episodes.
Who created Shoebox Zoo? Brian Ward, Justin Molotnikov, Claire Mundell.
Where can I watch Shoebox Zoo? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.