Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo

Season 2

An in-depth look behind the scenes at Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo at Dubbo. The series highlights the dedicated staff and the unique challenges they face. Narrated by Naomi Watts til series 3 and then by Virginia Gay.

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16 Episodes

Chimp Change
E1
Chimp ChangeZoo staff embark on an ambitious, year-long undertaking in an effort to help Naomi the chimpanzee overcome a complicated medical condition in the hope of finally becoming a mother.
New Neck of the Woods
E2
New Neck of the WoodsTaronga Zoo's new African Savannah Precinct welcomes its residents.
Once a Cheetah, Always a Cheetah
E3
Once a Cheetah, Always a CheetahTwo squirrel monkeys arrive in Taronga with a clear goal - to mate with as many females as possible; unfortunately, it all ends with a broken jaw and a visit to the hospital; Keeper Jordan talks about his special bond with a cheetah.
Don't Bilby a Stranger
E4
Don't Bilby a StrangerInjured koala Malakai enters the zoo's breeding program; a baby crocodile enjoys some treats; a lesser-known Australian marsupial gets a second chance.
Hungry, Hungry Hippo
E5
Hungry, Hungry HippoA lemur's sunbathing leads to concerns about his health. A baby hippopotamus is born at the Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.
Sealing The Deal
E6
Sealing The DealThe worldwide pandemic halts inter-zoo transfers, leaving Taronga with too many Sumatran tigers. An injured seal arrives at the wildlife hospital.
Pup, Pup And Away
E7
Pup, Pup And AwayNala, the Australian sea lion, gives birth to a healthy pup! The zoo prepares to welcome zebras to the African Savanna exhibit.
Monkey May I?
E8
Monkey May I?After years away, the king of the jungle returns to Sydney Harbor. And Taronga's Wildlife Hospital treats injured green sea turtles.
Battle Of The Bellows
E9
Battle Of The BellowsKoalas, lions, siamangs, and others compete for the most boisterous bellow.
Roo Can't Chew
E10
Roo Can't ChewThe red kangaroo alpha male Malu has trouble eating and gets help from the mobile hospital team; the expected shipment of baby animals arrives.
Rhi-Yes or Rhino?
E11
Rhi-Yes or Rhino?Vets use different methods to find out if two of Taronga rhinoceros are pregnant.
The Devil You Know
E12
The Devil You KnowTaronga Zoo staff work to save the Tasmanian devil from a deadly disease.
A Bug's Life
E13
A Bug's LifeA celebration of the unsung heroes of Taronga Zoo: insects.
Hide and Beak
E14
Hide and BeakPairing endangered parrots for breeding is more complicated than it seems.
Platypus Emergency
E15
Platypus EmergencyVets race to nurse a malnourished platypus back to health.
Gimme Shell-ter
E16
Gimme Shell-terKeepers show off Taronga's terrific turtles.