I don't know who the author of 'the zoo novel' is. There are so many novels out there and without more information, it's impossible to determine the author.
Well, without more context, it's hard to say precisely. It could potentially be a story that uses the zoo as a metaphor for something else. For example, the animals in the zoo could represent different types of people in society, and their behaviors and interactions in the zoo could mirror human social dynamics.
Most likely, it's fiction. Usually, TV shows like this are made up to captivate the audience with imaginative storylines and characters that aren't real.
The story is usually about various experiences and interactions in a zoo. Maybe it involves the animals, the zookeepers, or visitors and their adventures or challenges.
In a zoo bedtime story, many things occur. The tiny mice in the zoo find little holes to sleep in. The peacocks fold their magnificent tails and find a quiet place. The camels kneel down on the sandy ground. There is a sense of calm and order as each animal settles. The moon and stars shine above the zoo, as if they are also part of the bedtime story, watching over the sleeping animals.
I'm not entirely sure specifically what 'gay zoo stories' are about as it could be various things. It might be fictional stories set in a zoo context involving gay characters, perhaps about their relationships, experiences or adventures within the zoo environment.