Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under
Season 3
2022 • 16 Episodes
Episodes
1. Five's a Crowd
May 15, 2022
The keepers guess how many cubs Mayah the lioness will give birth to.
2. Hoofin' It
May 22, 2022
Two of Taronga Zoo's gorillas will be anesthetized for their checkups.
3. X-Ray Marks the Spot
May 29, 2022
After weeks of training, keepers prepare an elephant for x-ray imaging.
4. It's a Hoot
June 5, 2022
An injured barn owl arrives at Taronga for treatment. Keepers say goodbye to beloved sun bear Mr. Hobbs.
5. What a Joey!
June 13, 2022
Keepers learn that one of the bilbies has a joey in its pouch. Arrangements are made for the baby’s arrival.
6. Turkey Takeover
June 20, 2022
Keepers and maintenance staff must make space for an uninvited resident that loves making a mess.
7. Red Panda Problems
June 26, 2022
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?
8. Lion Cub Life
July 3, 2022
Before Taronga’s five new lion cubs can make their public debut, they must pass their medical checks and meet their father, Atto.
9. Larry and Stitch
July 10, 2022
An injured baby echidna is brought to Taronga for rehabilitation. Keepers hand-raise it for a year before releasing it to the wild.
10. Snake Snack
July 17, 2022
Keepers hide tasty treats in puzzles for the snakes and lizards to discover. This type of enrichment showcases the reptiles’ natural behaviors.
11. Feeding the Zoo
July 24, 2022
The complicated task of feeding all of Taronga’s residents falls on the zoo’s nutrition officers.
12. Bunny Boo Boo
July 31, 2022
A dental dilemma for Daphne the bunny.
13. The Tweetest Thing
August 7, 2022
Scientists teach a rare bird its natural mating song.
14. Meat the Butcher
August 14, 2022
Taronga Zoo's only butcher goes through his busy day.
15. Penguin SOS
August 21, 2022
A penguin with a serious leg injury is brought in for rehab.
16. Going Batty
August 28, 2022
In order to ensure their survival, researchers study bats.