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Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under (2020)

March. 01,2020

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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.

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Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under

2020

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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.

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Seasons 5 : 2025

10 Episode

Episode 1 - Lion Toothache

May. 11,2025

Lioness Maya has a fractured tooth, leading to a potentially life-threatening abscess. Taking a 160-kilogram cat to the dentist requires a team effort.

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Episode 2 - Saving Koalas

May. 18,2025

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.

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Episode 3 - Raising Gracie

May. 25,2025

Abandoned koala joey Gracie proves to be the cutest possible housemate to foster mother and keeper Annii, who has taken on her 24-hour care with a maternal flair.

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Episode 4 - Breaking the Ice

June. 01,2025

Jacob learns about managing the coexistence of savannah animals; zoo staff face challenges during a health check of two kangaroos.

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Episode 5 - Platypus Emergency

June. 08,2025

All-hands-on-deck to try and save a six-month-old platypus; a breeding pair of Galapagos tortoises; in a breeding attempt with a little more speed, cheetah Liberty is tested for ovulation after mating.

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Episode 6 - Chimp Challenge

June. 15,2025

The team undertake one of their biggest challenges and do health checks on all 21 chimpanzees; in Dubbo, a lace monitor with a suspected head injury is brought to the wildlife hospital.

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Episode 7 - Carnivores Galore

June. 22,2025

A behind-the-scenes look at running Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia's largest zoo, located on Sydney Harbour's shores.

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Episode 8 - Healing Hippos

June. 29,2025

At Taronga, keeper Carolene observes cloudiness in hippo Nile’s eyes, leading to an urgent investigation. Due to hippos' size and danger, a large team of keepers, vets, and eye surgeons comes together to resolve the issue. Meanwhile, elder cotton-top tamarin Diego receives care as the primate team prepares him for an aged-animal assessment.

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Episode 9 - Little Penguin Rescue

July. 06,2025

Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital is the go-to destination for local injured wildlife.

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Episode 10 - Savannah Elephants

July. 13,2025

At Taronga's Western Plains Zoo, it's bath time for some of the largest residents.

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