Inside Taronga Zoo

S01 E01 · 2020-07-07

Episode 1

Zookeepers have noticed that their silverback gorilla, Kibali, has been unwell. To find out what's going on, they must anaesthetise Kibali and transport him to Taronga's wildlife hospital. But giving a nearly 200kg gorilla an injection is not as straightforward as it sounds...

S01 E02 · 2020-07-14

Episode 2

Taronga attempts to create history by successfully exporting two platypuses to America. Plus, the staff treat a sick funnel-web - the world's most venomous spider.

S01 E03 · 2020-07-21

Episode

As the largest bushfires on record devastate Australia, Taronga Zoo vets take the battle to save Australian native wildlife to the front line. Plus, a plucky young goat has a star-studded meet-and-greet tour of the zoo.

S01 E04 · 2020-07-28

Episode 4

A pregnant ringtail lemur is badly injured in a fight and Taronga's vets have grave concerns for her unborn baby. Plus, Taronga's staff fight to save an entire species from extinction.

S01 E05 · 2020-08-04

Episode 5

Keepers try to solve the mystery of why Leslie the Andean condor doesn't want to fly. Meanwhile, an orphaned wombat faces a critical situation, as vets discover some very worrying signs in his x-rays.

S01 E06 · 2020-08-11

Episode 6

The keepers are hoping that a romantic date between sea lions Charlie and Nala will result in a new pup. Meanwhile, vets have the tricky job of treating a 3-metre-long olive python with chronic back pain.

S01 E07 · 2020-08-18

Episode 7

Taronga staff teach a badly injured owl how to fly again, keepers reign in a very randy red panda, and three chimpanzees are on the hospital operating table in the same day!

S01 E08 · 2020-08-25

Episode 8

A mysterious virus threatens to wipe out an entire species of snapping turtles. Plus, an injured Fiordland crested penguin arrives from Melbourne Zoo, but will it settle in and call Taronga home?

S01 E09 · 2020-09-01

Episode 9

Taronga's Malayan sun bears, Mary and Mr Hobbs, spend some 'alone time' together as keepers hope they will find love and breed. Plus, a baby koala's first ride on mum's back doesn't go according to plan.

S01 E10 · 2020-09-08

Episode 10

Season Finale: Taronga staff prepare to move three giraffes to a brand-new enclosure. Plus, keepers attempt the tricky business of teaching a very distracted otter to sit still for a medical check-up.

S02 E01 · 2021-10-22 · 60 min

Episode 1

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

S02 E02 · 2021-10-29

Episode 2

After five years of planning and construction, and at a cost of over 60 million dollars, Taronga Zoo's African Savannah Precinct is finally finished and ready for the first residents to move in.

S02 E03 · 2021-11-05 · 60 min

Episode 3

Two male squirrel monkeys arrive at Taronga for a very important mission. Keeper Jordan shares her bond with a hand reared cheetah, who was raised with a companion dog.

S02 E04 · 2021-11-12

Episode 4

Malakai the koala is injured just as he enters the zoo's breeding programme, a baby croc snaps up some yummy treats, and a lesser known Australian marsupial gets a second chance.

S02 E05 · 2021-11-19

Episode 5

Trainee keeper Harmony learns how to care for the most dangerous bird in the world, while keepers out at Dubbo welcome a baby hippopotamus to the herd.

S02 E06 · 2021-11-26

Episode 6

When tiger Kartika starts to act aggressively towards her cubs, zoo staff step in and plan a risky procedure to restore family peace. Meanwhile, Aldabra tortoise Lance puts two very patient keepers to the test as they try to weigh him.

S02 E07 · 2021-12-03

Episode 7

Zoo staff and vets guide a newborn Australian sea lion pup through her first few months of life. Meanwhile, Sydney prepares to receive a pair of zebra, but will their new housemates, the giraffes, lay out the welcome mat?

S02 E08 · 2021-12-10

Episode 8

S02 E09 · 2021-12-17

Episode 9

The red panda exhibit is at capacity. Due to COVID-19, staff are unable to create space by moving these cute animals to another zoo, but luckily there is another way to keep this family of five all together.

S02 E10 · 2021-12-24

Episode 10

The red kangaroo is a true Australian icon, but when keepers notice the alpha male of the mob, Malu, is having problems eating, it's time to call in the mobile hospital to set him right again

S02 E11 · 2021-12-31

Episode 11

While Taronga is closed to the public, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's the perfect time for staff to take Charlie, the 300kg Australian sea lion, for an enriching walk around the zoo.

S02 E12 · 2022-01-07

Episode 12

The Tasmanian Devil is facing unprecedented challenges in the wild, as facial tumours decimate the wild population. But closer to home, Taronga's Western Plains Zoo welcomes the latest batch of feisty devil babies.

S03 E01 · 2022-10-07 · 60 min

Episode 1

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.

S03 E02 · 2022-10-14

Episode 2

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.

S03 E03 · 2022-10-21

Episode 3

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.

S03 E04 · 2022-10-28

Episode 4

New to Nine in 2020 comes the exciting behind-the-scenes documentary series Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. In this series viewers will get to see just what it takes to run one of the world’s most famous and magnificent zoos, with no area off limits. Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo is produced by McAvoy Media for Nine.

S03 E05 · 2022-11-04

Episode 5

An exclusive, behind the scenes look at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo and its unique residents, making it one of the world’s most famous zoos.

S03 E06 · 2022-11-11

Episode 6

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.

S03 E07 · 2022-11-18

Episode 7

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.

S03 E08 · 2022-11-25

Episode 8

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.

S03 E09 · 2022-12-02

Episode 9

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.

S03 E10 · 2022-12-09 · 60 min

Episode 10

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.

S04 E01 · 2023-11-22 · 60 min

Giraffe Jimiyu

In one of the biggest vet procedures ever performed at Taronga Zoo nearly 30 staff and specialists are involved in the risky sedation of their 5 1/2 metre tall giraffe Jimiyu.

S04 E02 · 2023-11-29

Lwasi's New Family

Lwasi the male lion has left brother Ato, lioness Maya and their 5 cubs behind at Taronga Sydney and moved to Western Plains Zoo to start a family of his own.

S04 E03 · 2023-12-06 · 60 min

King Hala

Hala is finding it increasingly hard to get up in the morning, so time for a health check to find out what's going on.

S04 E04 · 2023-12-13 · 60 min

Monkey Business

He may live on an idyllic island habitat, but life isn't always easy for Vampeer the lone male squirrel monkey. Outside of breeding season the females often attack him, so the keepers have devised a cunning escape plan to his own bachelor pad.

S04 E05 · 2023-12-20 · 60 min

Camel Lump

A mystery lump on Ras the camel's ear has everyone stumped, so its time to investigate. But sedating a camel weighing half a tonne is not the simplest procedure to undertake.

S04 E06 · 2023-12-27 · 60 min

Wild Dog Masego

Masego the wild dog needs surgery on a worrying lump on her chest. Her keepers worried about what the vets may find, but also whether the pack will reject Masego when she returns

S04 E07 · 2024-01-10

A Perfect Storm

It's an emotional farewell as the Taronga marine keepers wave goodbye to 5-year-old Australian Sea Lion, 'Moby'.