Blue Zoo

Blue Zoo is an animation studio in the UK whose television and film work has won Emmy and BAFTA awards. Beyond production, it helps character brands grow through games, online audiences and licensing, and it describes itself as owned by its creators.

Products and services

• TV and film animation: series and film content, including The Adventures of Paddington.
• Advertising animation: branded and campaign work, such as a LEGO City project and a Subway Surfers and Brawl Stars collaboration.
• Brand co-development: developing characterful properties together with rights holders.
• Mobile games: apps such as the Mojo Swoptops game.
• Audience growth: building followings on YouTube and social media.
• Licensing and distribution: taking properties to licensing and distribution partners.

Customers and markets

It works with broadcasters, toy and games brands and advertisers, and also runs an innovation unit called ZooLab.

Key facts

• Based in: UK
• Certification: certified B Corp
• Ownership: creator-owned
• Recognition: Emmy and BAFTA wins
• Reporting: publishes an annual impact report