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A 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.
2023
In one of the biggest vet procedures ever performed at Taronga Zoo nearly thirty staff and specialists are involved in the risky sedation of their 5.5 metre tall giraffe Jimiyu.
Two gorillas are at the hospital as a pair of lions is getting acquainted.
A king cheetah has slowed down, and 97 turtle hatchlings return to the sea.
A takhi hoof trim takes a scary turn, and a male monkey needs some space.
A mystery lump on Ras the camel's ear has everyone stumped so it's time to investigate; the team find themselves in the middle of a life and death struggle to save an eastern long neck turtle with a fishhook stuck down its neck.
Masego the wild dog needs surgery on a worrying lump on her chest; a little penguin comes in to the hospital after narrowly surviving an eagle attack; a mission to Norfolk Island to save one of the world's most endangered species from extinction.
A wild koala has an unknown illness, and a new sea lion arrives at the zoo.
Taronga's free flight bird experience is a favourite with visitors, but it can take months of training to ensure the birds are happy to take part and don't fly away when they have the option to.
After a 16-month gestation, Kufara, the 13-year-old black rhino, has gone into labour with her second calf.
The mating song between a white-cheeked gibbon pair was a joy to hear, but when Taronga's female gibbon, Nellie, died six months ago, the male, Kayak, went silent.
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.
Taronga Zoo's new African Savannah Precinct welcomes its residents.
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.
Injured koala Malakai enters the zoo's breeding program; a baby crocodile enjoys some treats; a lesser-known Australian marsupial gets a second chance.
A lemur's sunbathing leads to concerns about his health. A baby hippopotamus is born at the Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.
The worldwide pandemic halts inter-zoo transfers, leaving Taronga with too many Sumatran tigers. An injured seal arrives at the wildlife hospital.
Nala, the Australian sea lion, gives birth to a healthy pup! The zoo prepares to welcome zebras to the African Savanna exhibit.
After years away, the king of the jungle returns to Sydney Harbor. And Taronga's Wildlife Hospital treats injured green sea turtles.
Koalas, lions, siamangs, and others compete for the most boisterous bellow.
The red kangaroo alpha male Malu has trouble eating and gets help from the mobile hospital team; the expected shipment of baby animals arrives.
Vets use different methods to find out if two of Taronga rhinoceros are pregnant.
Taronga Zoo staff work to save the Tasmanian devil from a deadly disease.
A celebration of the unsung heroes of Taronga Zoo: insects.
Pairing endangered parrots for breeding is more complicated than it seems.
Vets race to nurse a malnourished platypus back to health.
Keepers show off Taronga's terrific turtles.
2022
The keepers guess how many cubs Mayah the lioness will give birth to.
Two of Taronga Zoo's gorillas will be anesthetized for their checkups.
After weeks of training, keepers prepare an elephant for x-ray imaging.
An injured barn owl arrives at Taronga for treatment. Keepers say goodbye to beloved sun bear Mr. Hobbs.
Keepers learn that one of the bilbies has a joey in its pouch. Arrangements are made for the baby’s arrival.
Keepers and maintenance staff must make space for an uninvited resident that loves making a mess.
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?
Before Taronga’s five new lion cubs can make their public debut, they must pass their medical checks and meet their father, Atto.
An injured baby echidna is brought to Taronga for rehabilitation. Keepers hand-raise it for a year before releasing it to the wild.
Keepers hide tasty treats in puzzles for the snakes and lizards to discover. This type of enrichment showcases the reptiles’ natural behaviors.
The complicated task of feeding all of Taronga’s residents falls on the zoo’s nutrition officers.
A dental dilemma for Daphne the bunny.
Scientists teach a rare bird its natural mating song.
Taronga Zoo's only butcher goes through his busy day.
A penguin with a serious leg injury is brought in for rehab.
In order to ensure their survival, researchers study bats.
2025
Lioness Maya has a fractured tooth, leading to a potentially life-threatening abscess. Taking a 160-kilogram cat to the dentist requires a team effort.
A 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.
Abandoned 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.
Jacob learns about managing the coexistence of savannah animals; zoo staff face challenges during a health check of two kangaroos.
All-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.
The 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.
A behind-the-scenes look at running Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia's largest zoo, located on Sydney Harbour's shores.
At 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.
Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital is the go-to destination for local injured wildlife.
At Taronga's Western Plains Zoo, it's bath time for some of the largest residents.
2020
Zookeepers have noticed that their silverback gorilla Kibali, has been unwell. But giving a nearly two-hundred-kilogram gorilla an injection is not as straightforward as it sounds.
Taronga Zoo’s keepers try to reign in a very randy red panda! Vets and keepers work together to attempt a procedure rarely done at Taronga and staff teach a injured owl how to fly again.
For the first time in ten years, Taronga vets get up close to a silverback gorilla.
A pregnant ringtail lemur is badly injured in a fight and Taronga's vets have grave concerns for her unborn baby.
A mysterious virus threatens to wipe out an entire species of snapping turtles.
Taronga staff throw a surprise party for the zoo’s oldest resident, Esmerelda, the 103-year-old Giant Aldabra Tortoise.
As the largest bushfires on record devastate the country, Taronga Zoo vets take the battle to save Australian native wildlife to the front line.
Taronga’s keepers get up close to their elephants at bath time.
Baby koala’s first ride on mum’s back doesn’t go according to plan.
Keepers prepare to move their 3 giraffes to a brand-new enclosure.
