About this season
Join us at Taronga Zoo in Sydney for a new documentary series narrated by Naomi Watts. The series provides a look behind the scenes at what it takes to run one of the world's most famous and magnificent zoos.
Episodes (16)
1. Lion Cubs
Aired 7 October 2022 • 46 min
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.
2. Gorilla
Aired 14 October 2022 • 41 min
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.
3. Daphne's Dentist
Aired 21 October 2022 • 41 min
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.
4. Lion Pride
Aired 11 November 2022 • 43 min
Before Taronga’s five new lion cubs can make their public debut, they must pass their medical checks and meet their father, Atto.
5. Pygmy Hippo
Aired 18 November 2022 • 43 min
6. Feeding the Zoo
Aired 25 November 2022 • 42 min
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.
7. Tree Roo
Aired 2 December 2022 • 41 min
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.
8. Keeping It Real
Aired 9 December 2022
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.
9. Who's Poo in the Zoo
Aired 23 December 2022 • 43 min
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.
10. Halloween
Aired 13 January 2023 • 41 min
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.
11. What a Joey!
Aired 20 January 2023 • 41 min
Keepers learn that one of the bilbies has a joey in its pouch. Arrangements are made for the baby’s arrival.
12. Turkey Takeover
Aired 27 January 2023 • 41 min
Keepers and maintenance staff must make space for an uninvited resident that loves making a mess.
13. Red Panda Problems
Aired 3 February 2023 • 42 min
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?
14. Larry and Stitch
Aired 10 February 2023 • 42 min
An injured baby echidna is brought to Taronga for rehabilitation. Keepers hand-raise it for a year before releasing it to the wild.
15. Meat the Butcher
Aired 17 February 2023 • 41 min
Taronga Zoo's only butcher goes through his busy day.
16. Going Batty
Aired 24 February 2023 • 43 min
In order to ensure their survival, researchers study bats.