Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under
Season 2
2021 • 22 Episodes
Episodes
1. Chimp Change
March 28, 2021
Zoo 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.
2. New Neck of the Woods
March 28, 2021
Taronga Zoo's new African Savannah Precinct welcomes its residents.
3. Once a Cheetah, Always a Cheetah
April 4, 2021
Two 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.
4. Don't Bilby a Stranger
April 4, 2021
Injured koala Malakai enters the zoo's breeding program; a baby crocodile enjoys some treats; a lesser-known Australian marsupial gets a second chance.
5. Hungry, Hungry Hippo
April 11, 2021
A lemur's sunbathing leads to concerns about his health. A baby hippopotamus is born at the Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.
6. Sealing The Deal
April 11, 2021
The worldwide pandemic halts inter-zoo transfers, leaving Taronga with too many Sumatran tigers. An injured seal arrives at the wildlife hospital.
7. Pup, Pup And Away
April 18, 2021
Nala, the Australian sea lion, gives birth to a healthy pup! The zoo prepares to welcome zebras to the African Savanna exhibit.
8. Monkey May I?
April 18, 2021
After years away, the king of the jungle returns to Sydney Harbor. And Taronga's Wildlife Hospital treats injured green sea turtles.
9. Battle Of The Bellows
April 25, 2021
Koalas, lions, siamangs, and others compete for the most boisterous bellow.
10. Lizard Bbq
April 25, 2021
Taronga Zoo's rehab teams bring injured wildlife back from the brink.
11. Roo Can't Chew
May 2, 2021
The red kangaroo alpha male Malu has trouble eating and gets help from the mobile hospital team; the expected shipment of baby animals arrives.
12. Major Cuteness
May 2, 2021
Taronga Zoo's keepers care for some of the cutest critters in the park.
13. Rhi-Yes or Rhino?
May 9, 2021
Vets use different methods to find out if two of Taronga rhinoceros are pregnant.
14. Slithery and Sweet
May 9, 2021
Taronga Zoo's weird and wonderful creatures get the care they deserve.
15. The Devil You Know
May 16, 2021
Taronga Zoo staff work to save the Tasmanian devil from a deadly disease.
16. Taronga to Go
May 16, 2021
Taronga Zoo's animals travel to, from, and around the world-class facility.
17. A Bug's Life
May 23, 2021
A celebration of the unsung heroes of Taronga Zoo: insects.
18. Triple Chimp Check-Up
May 23, 2021
Veterinarians at Taronga Zoo's wildlife hospitals work to cure their furry friends.
19. Hide and Beak
May 30, 2021
Pairing endangered parrots for breeding is more complicated than it seems.
20. Zooborns!
June 6, 2021
No overview available.
21. Platypus Emergency
June 13, 2021
Vets race to nurse a malnourished platypus back to health.
22. Gimme Shell-ter
June 20, 2021
Keepers show off Taronga's terrific turtles.