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Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under

A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run the Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia's largest zoo, located on the shores of Sydney Harbour.

Genre: Documentary,

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Country: United States of America,

Type: tv

Season: 5

Episode: N/A

Duration: 45 minutes

Release: 2020-03-01

Rating: 7.6

1"Project Platypus"

2020-03-01

Zookeepers have noticed that their silverback gorilla Kibali, has been unwell. But giving a nearly two-hundred-kilogram gorilla an injection is not as straightforward as it sounds.

2"Red Panda-monium!"

2020-03-08

Taronga Zoo’s keepers try to reign in a very randy red panda! Vets and keepers work together to attempt a procedure rarely done at Taronga and staff teach a injured owl how to fly again.

3"Oh Rhi-No You Don't!"

2020-03-15

For the first time in ten years, Taronga vets get up close to a silverback gorilla.

4"Lemur Me Alone!"

2020-03-22

A pregnant ringtail lemur is badly injured in a fight and Taronga's vets have grave concerns for her unborn baby.

5"Rin Tin Tooth Trouble"

2020-03-29

A mysterious virus threatens to wipe out an entire species of snapping turtles.

6"103-Year-Old Tortoise"

2020-04-05

Taronga staff throw a surprise party for the zoo’s oldest resident, Esmerelda, the 103-year-old Giant Aldabra Tortoise.

7"Bush Fire Rescue"

2020-04-12

As the largest bushfires on record devastate the country, Taronga Zoo vets take the battle to save Australian native wildlife to the front line.

8"Baby Bongo"

2020-04-19

Taronga’s keepers get up close to their elephants at bath time.

9"Joey Ride"

2020-04-26

Baby koala’s first ride on mum’s back doesn’t go according to plan.

10"Giraffe-Ic Park"

2020-05-03

Keepers prepare to move their 3 giraffes to a brand-new enclosure.

1"Chimp Change"

2021-03-28

Zoo staff embark on an ambitious, year-long undertaking in an effort to help Naomi the chimpanzee overcome a complicated medical condition in the hope of finally becoming a mother.

2"New Neck of the Woods"

2021-03-28

Taronga Zoo's new African Savannah Precinct welcomes its residents.

3"Once a Cheetah, Always a Cheetah"

2021-04-04

Two squirrel monkeys arrive in Taronga with a clear goal - to mate with as many females as possible; unfortunately, it all ends with a broken jaw and a visit to the hospital; Keeper Jordan talks about his special bond with a cheetah.

4"Don't Bilby a Stranger"

2021-04-04

Injured koala Malakai enters the zoo's breeding program; a baby crocodile enjoys some treats; a lesser-known Australian marsupial gets a second chance.

5"Hungry, Hungry Hippo"

2021-04-11

A lemur's sunbathing leads to concerns about his health. A baby hippopotamus is born at the Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.

6"Sealing The Deal"

2021-04-11

The worldwide pandemic halts inter-zoo transfers, leaving Taronga with too many Sumatran tigers. An injured seal arrives at the wildlife hospital.

7"Pup, Pup And Away"

2021-04-18

Nala, the Australian sea lion, gives birth to a healthy pup! The zoo prepares to welcome zebras to the African Savanna exhibit.

8"Monkey May I?"

2021-04-18

After years away, the king of the jungle returns to Sydney Harbor. And Taronga's Wildlife Hospital treats injured green sea turtles.

9"Battle Of The Bellows"

2021-04-25

Koalas, lions, siamangs, and others compete for the most boisterous bellow.

10"Lizard Bbq"

2021-04-25

Taronga Zoo's rehab teams bring injured wildlife back from the brink.

11"Roo Can't Chew"

2021-05-02

The red kangaroo alpha male Malu has trouble eating and gets help from the mobile hospital team; the expected shipment of baby animals arrives.

12"Major Cuteness"

2021-05-02

Taronga Zoo's keepers care for some of the cutest critters in the park.

13"Rhi-Yes or Rhino?"

2021-05-09

Vets use different methods to find out if two of Taronga rhinoceros are pregnant.

14"Slithery and Sweet"

2021-05-09

Taronga Zoo's weird and wonderful creatures get the care they deserve.

15"The Devil You Know"

2021-05-16

Taronga Zoo staff work to save the Tasmanian devil from a deadly disease.

16"Taronga to Go"

2021-05-16

Taronga Zoo's animals travel to, from, and around the world-class facility.

17"A Bug's Life"

2021-05-23

A celebration of the unsung heroes of Taronga Zoo: insects.

18"Triple Chimp Check-Up"

2021-05-23

Veterinarians at Taronga Zoo's wildlife hospitals work to cure their furry friends.

19"Hide and Beak"

2021-05-30

Pairing endangered parrots for breeding is more complicated than it seems.

20"Zooborns!"

2021-06-06

21"Platypus Emergency"

2021-06-13

Vets race to nurse a malnourished platypus back to health.

22"Gimme Shell-ter"

2021-06-20

Keepers show off Taronga's terrific turtles.

1"Five's a Crowd"

2022-05-15

The keepers guess how many cubs Mayah the lioness will give birth to.

2"Hoofin' It"

2022-05-22

Two of Taronga Zoo's gorillas will be anesthetized for their checkups.

3"X-Ray Marks the Spot"

2022-05-29

After weeks of training, keepers prepare an elephant for x-ray imaging.

4"It's a Hoot"

2022-06-05

An injured barn owl arrives at Taronga for treatment. Keepers say goodbye to beloved sun bear Mr. Hobbs.

5"What a Joey!"

2022-06-13

Keepers learn that one of the bilbies has a joey in its pouch. Arrangements are made for the baby’s arrival.

6"Turkey Takeover"

2022-06-20

Keepers and maintenance staff must make space for an uninvited resident that loves making a mess.

7"Red Panda Problems"

2022-06-26

To bring Amala the red panda to the animal hospital for treatment, vets must dart her from afar. But can they bring her down safely from the treetop?

8"Lion Cub Life"

2022-07-03

Before Taronga’s five new lion cubs can make their public debut, they must pass their medical checks and meet their father, Atto.

9"Larry and Stitch"

2022-07-10

An injured baby echidna is brought to Taronga for rehabilitation. Keepers hand-raise it for a year before releasing it to the wild.

10"Snake Snack"

2022-07-17

Keepers hide tasty treats in puzzles for the snakes and lizards to discover. This type of enrichment showcases the reptiles’ natural behaviors.

11"Feeding the Zoo"

2022-07-24

The complicated task of feeding all of Taronga’s residents falls on the zoo’s nutrition officers.

12"Bunny Boo Boo"

2022-07-31

A dental dilemma for Daphne the bunny.

13"The Tweetest Thing"

2022-08-07

Scientists teach a rare bird its natural mating song.

14"Meat the Butcher"

2022-08-14

Taronga Zoo's only butcher goes through his busy day.

15"Penguin SOS"

2022-08-21

A penguin with a serious leg injury is brought in for rehab.

16"Going Batty"

2022-08-28

In order to ensure their survival, researchers study bats.

1"Giraffe Jimiyu"

2023-11-22

In one of the biggest vet procedures ever performed at Taronga Zoo nearly thirty staff and specialists are involved in the risky sedation of their 5.5 metre tall giraffe Jimiyu.

2"Lwasi's New Family"

2023-11-29

Two gorillas are at the hospital as a pair of lions is getting acquainted.

3"King Hala"

2023-12-06

A king cheetah has slowed down, and 97 turtle hatchlings return to the sea.

4"Monkey Business"

2023-12-13

A takhi hoof trim takes a scary turn, and a male monkey needs some space.

5"Camel Lump"

2023-12-20

A mystery lump on Ras the camel's ear has everyone stumped so it's time to investigate; the team find themselves in the middle of a life and death struggle to save an eastern long neck turtle with a fishhook stuck down its neck.

6"Wild Dog Masego"

2023-12-27

Masego the wild dog needs surgery on a worrying lump on her chest; a little penguin comes in to the hospital after narrowly surviving an eagle attack; a mission to Norfolk Island to save one of the world's most endangered species from extinction.

7"A Perfect Storm"

2024-01-10

A wild koala has an unknown illness, and a new sea lion arrives at the zoo.

8"What a Galah"

2024-01-10

Taronga's free flight bird experience is a favourite with visitors, but it can take months of training to ensure the birds are happy to take part and don't fly away when they have the option to.

9"Black Rhino Birth"

2024-01-17

After a 16-month gestation, Kufara, the 13-year-old black rhino, has gone into labour with her second calf.

10"The Singing Gibbon"

2024-01-24

The mating song between a white-cheeked gibbon pair was a joy to hear, but when Taronga's female gibbon, Nellie, died six months ago, the male, Kayak, went silent.