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Project Platypus

Episode number: 1

Overview: 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.

Red Panda-monium!

Episode number: 2

Overview: 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.

Oh Rhi-No You Don't!

Episode number: 3

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

Lemur Me Alone!

Episode number: 4

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

Rin Tin Tooth Trouble

Episode number: 5

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

103-Year-Old Tortoise

Episode number: 6

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

Bush Fire Rescue

Episode number: 7

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

Baby Bongo

Episode number: 8

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

Joey Ride

Episode number: 9

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

Giraffe-Ic Park

Episode number: 10

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