Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under
Join us at Taronga Zoo in Sydney for a new documentary series narrated by Naomi Watts. The series provides a look behind the scenes at what it takes to run one of the world's most famous and magnificent zoos.
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Season 2
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E1
Naomi's baby
Zoo staff embark on an ambitious, year-long undertaking, in an effort to help Naomi the chimpanzee, overcome a complicated medical condition.
Oct 22, 2021 -
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E2
Giraffe Migration
After five years of planning and construction, and at a cost of over 60 million dollars, Taronga Zoo's African Savannah Precinct is finally finished, and ready for the first residents to move in.
Oct 29, 2021 -
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E3
Squirrel Monkey
Two male Squirrel Monkeys arrive at Taronga for a very important mission - to breed with as many of the females as possible. Unfortunately, one frisky fellows' advances are not well received, and lands him in the Hospital with a broken jaw
Nov 5, 2021 -
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E4
Bilby Release
Malakai the koala is injured just as he enters the zoo's breeding programme, a baby croc snaps up some yummy treats, and a lesser known Australian marsupial gets a second chance.
Nov 12, 2021 -
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E5
Hungry Hippo
Trainee keeper Harmony learns how to care for the most dangerous bird in the world, while keepers out at Dubbo welcome a baby hippopotamus to the herd.
Nov 19, 2021 -
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E6
Kartika The Tiger
When tiger Kartika starts to act aggressively towards her cubs, zoo staff step in and plan a risky procedure to restore family peace. Meanwhile, Aldabra tortoise Lance puts two very patient keepers to the test as they try to weigh him.
Nov 26, 2021 -
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E7
Nala's Pup
Zoo staff and vets guide a newborn Australian sea lion pup through her first few months of life. Meanwhile, Sydney prepares to receive a pair of zebra, but will their new housemates, the giraffes, lay out the welcome mat?
Dec 3, 2021 -
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E8
Lion Move
Dec 10, 2021 -
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E9
Red Panda Implant
The red panda exhibit is at capacity. Due to COVID-19, staff are unable to create space by moving these cute animals to another zoo, but luckily there is another way to keep this family of five all together.
Dec 17, 2021 -
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E10
Roo Can't Chew
The red kangaroo is a true Australian icon, but when keepers notice the alpha male of the mob, Malu, is having problems eating, it's time to call in the mobile hospital to set him right again
Dec 31, 2021 -
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E11
Charlie's Walk
While Taronga is closed to the public, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's the perfect time for staff to take Charlie, the 300kg Australian sea lion, for an enriching walk around the zoo
Jan 7, 2022 -
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E12
The Devil You Know
The Tasmanian Devil is facing unprecedented challenges in the wild, as facial tumours decimate the wild population. But closer to home, Taronga's Western Plains Zoo welcomes the latest batch of feisty devil babies.
Jan 14, 2022 -
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E13
A Bug's Life
A celebration of the unsung heroes of Taronga Zoo: insects.
Jan 21, 2022 -
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E14
Hide and Beak
Pairing endangered parrots for breeding is more complicated than it seems.
Jan 28, 2022 -
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E15
Platypus Emergency
Vets race to nurse a malnourished platypus back to health.
Feb 4, 2022 -
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E16
Gimme Shell-ter
Sydney keepers get up close and personal with endangered turtles, while Dubbo keepers show off the amazing evolution of the world's largest tortoise.
Feb 11, 2022