Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo

Season 5

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.

Where to Watch Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo • Season 5

10 Episodes

  • Lion Toothache
    E1
    Lion ToothacheLioness Maya has a fractured tooth, leading to a potentially life-threatening abscess. Taking a 160-kilogram cat to the dentist requires a team effort.
  • Saving Koalas
    E2
    Saving KoalasA 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.
  • Raising Gracie
    E3
    Raising GracieAbandoned 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.
  • Breaking the Ice
    E4
    Breaking the IceJacob learns about managing the coexistence of savannah animals; zoo staff face challenges during a health check of two kangaroos.
  • Platypus Emergency
    E5
    Platypus EmergencyAll-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.
  • Chimp Challenge
    E6
    Chimp ChallengeThe 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.
  • Carnivores Galore
    E7
    Carnivores GaloreA behind-the-scenes look at running Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia's largest zoo, located on Sydney Harbour's shores.
  • Healing Hippos
    E8
    Healing HipposAt 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.
  • Little Penguin Rescue
    E9
    Little Penguin RescueTaronga’s Wildlife Hospital is the go-to destination for local injured wildlife.
  • Savannah Elephants
    E10
    Savannah ElephantsAt Taronga's Western Plains Zoo, it's bath time for some of the largest residents.

 

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