Season 3
16 episodes · 2022
1Lion Cubs
A historic moment for Taronga as Lioness Maya, gives birth. It's Sydney's first lion cub birth in nearly 20 years and it's the gift that just keeps on giving.
2Gorilla
Taronga's entire hospital staff is put to the test, as two Western Lowland Gorillas are brought to the hospital. The pressure is on, as things don't exactly go to plan.
3Daphne's Dentist
Enrichment of animals and the sustainable use of resources come together, as Taronga Zoo aims to reduce, reuse, and recycle their way to net zero.
4Lion Pride
Before Taronga’s five new lion cubs can make their public debut, they must pass their medical checks and meet their father, Atto.
6Feeding the Zoo
At Taronga Western Plains Zoo, a dedicated team spends days preparing the meals for the thousands of animals in their care, but the task of delivering the food is almost as big as the zoo itself.
7Tree Roo
Taronga Zoo's wildlife hospital is in a flap, as three injured birds suddenly arrive. Senior vet Larry is particularly worried about a barn owl that has serious head injuries after being hit by a car.
8Keeping It Real
Zookeeper Paul is one of the very few keepers employed across all divisions of the zoo, and over the course of a day, his work takes him from some of the most exotic animals in the world, to some of his favourite locals.
9Who's Poo in the Zoo
It's a well-known saying, that what goes in, must come out, and Taronga's keepers and scientists depend on the valuable information that can be learned through a humble pile of animal poop.
10Halloweenfinale
Zoo staff undertake the painstaking process of x-raying their much-loved Asian Elephant, Tang Mo's feet. One wrong step, could destroy some seriously expensive medical equipment.
11What a Joey!
Keepers learn that one of the bilbies has a joey in its pouch. Arrangements are made for the baby’s arrival.
12Turkey Takeover
Keepers and maintenance staff must make space for an uninvited resident that loves making a mess.
13Red Panda Problems
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?
14Larry and Stitch
An injured baby echidna is brought to Taronga for rehabilitation. Keepers hand-raise it for a year before releasing it to the wild.
15Meat the Butcher
Taronga Zoo's only butcher goes through his busy day.
16Going Batty
In order to ensure their survival, researchers study bats.
