Episode 1
Lion Cubs
Oct 7, 2022
A historic moment for Taronga as Lioness Maya, gives birth. It's Sydney's first lion cub birth in nearly 20 years and it's the gift that just keeps on giving.
Episode 2
Gorilla
Oct 14, 2022
Taronga's entire hospital staff is put to the test, as two Western Lowland Gorillas are brought to the hospital. The pressure is on, as things don't exactly go to plan.
Episode 3
Daphne's Dentist
Oct 21, 2022
Enrichment of animals and the sustainable use of resources come together, as Taronga Zoo aims to reduce, reuse, and recycle their way to net zero.
Episode 4
Lion Pride
Nov 11, 2022
Before Taronga’s five new lion cubs can make their public debut, they must pass their medical checks and meet their father, Atto.
Episode 5
Pygmy Hippo
Nov 18, 2022
Episode 6
Feeding the Zoo
Nov 25, 2022
At Taronga Western Plains Zoo, a dedicated team spends days preparing the meals for the thousands of animals in their care, but the task of delivering the food is almost as big as the zoo itself.
Episode 7
Tree Roo
Dec 2, 2022
Taronga Zoo's wildlife hospital is in a flap, as three injured birds suddenly arrive. Senior vet Larry is particularly worried about a barn owl that has serious head injuries after being hit by a car.
Episode 8
Keeping It Real
Dec 9, 2022
Zookeeper Paul is one of the very few keepers employed across all divisions of the zoo, and over the course of a day, his work takes him from some of the most exotic animals in the world, to some of his favourite locals.
Episode 9
Who's Poo in the Zoo
Dec 23, 2022
It's a well-known saying, that what goes in, must come out, and Taronga's keepers and scientists depend on the valuable information that can be learned through a humble pile of animal poop.
Episode 10
Halloween
Jan 13, 2023
Zoo staff undertake the painstaking process of x-raying their much-loved Asian Elephant, Tang Mo's feet. One wrong step, could destroy some seriously expensive medical equipment.
Episode 11
What a Joey!
Jan 20, 2023
Keepers learn that one of the bilbies has a joey in its pouch. Arrangements are made for the baby’s arrival.
Episode 12
Turkey Takeover
Jan 27, 2023
Keepers and maintenance staff must make space for an uninvited resident that loves making a mess.
Episode 13
Red Panda Problems
Feb 3, 2023
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?
Episode 14
Larry and Stitch
Feb 10, 2023
An injured baby echidna is brought to Taronga for rehabilitation. Keepers hand-raise it for a year before releasing it to the wild.
Episode 15
Meat the Butcher
Feb 17, 2023
Taronga Zoo's only butcher goes through his busy day.
Episode 16
Going Batty
Feb 24, 2023
In order to ensure their survival, researchers study bats.
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