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Five's a Crowd

Episode number: 1

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

Hoofin' It

Episode number: 2

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

X-Ray Marks the Spot

Episode number: 3

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

It's a Hoot

Episode number: 4

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

What a Joey!

Episode number: 5

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

Turkey Takeover

Episode number: 6

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

Red Panda Problems

Episode number: 7

Overview: 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?

Lion Cub Life

Episode number: 8

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

Larry and Stitch

Episode number: 9

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

Snake Snack

Episode number: 10

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

Feeding the Zoo

Episode number: 11

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

Bunny Boo Boo

Episode number: 12

Overview: A dental dilemma for Daphne the bunny.

The Tweetest Thing

Episode number: 13

Overview: Scientists teach a rare bird its natural mating song.

Meat the Butcher

Episode number: 14

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

Penguin SOS

Episode number: 15

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

Going Batty

Episode number: 16

Overview: In order to ensure their survival, researchers study bats.