The Zoo

5 seasons available

A first-ever, in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at the diverse animals residing at the Bronx Zoo, including the knowledge and diverse skills that are needed to run the world-famous facility.
A New Reality
S5 E1

The zoo's medical team must perform critical surgery on a bison calf born with a bowed leg; three lynx kittens are ready to explore their exhibit; the first known U.S. case of COVID-19 in animals is confirmed when a Malayan tiger tests positive.

Bouncing Troody
S5 E2

A keel-billed toucan confiscated from smugglers begins a new life at the zoo; Troody the young red kangaroo has big shoes to fill; a herd of Bactrian fawns prepares to go on exhibit; the gorillas enjoy a new form of entertainment.

New Cats on the Block
S5 E3

Rescued harbor seal pup Sydney finds a new family at the New York Aquarium; zoo staff are challenged when a skittish Amur tiger struggles to adjust to its new home.

Cubs in Queens
S5 E4

A gorilla must undergo a critical root canal to fix its tooth problem; a red-crested turaco chick fledges the nest; a pair of puma cubs travel to their new home at the Queens Zoo.

Giraffe Dance
S5 E5

When Kip the young silver langur falls ill, he must be nursed back to health; Cora, the white-naped crane chick, is relocated and introduced to her potential mate; giraffes Jigsaw and Zizi are paired for breeding.

Mystery Piglet
S5 E6

When Matthew the feisty camel develops a tooth issue, the zoo staff is determined to treat him; Ivy the babirusa is expecting for the very first time; one keeper builds a bond with a Magellanic penguin chick reluctant to be hand-fed.

The Elephant Next Door
S5 E7

The zoo staff works to build a relationship between a pair of Asian elephants with very different personalities; vets treat an ocellated turkey chick's foot condition; Isabella the North American beaver undergoes a tooth trim.

Tiny Fox, Big Heart
S5 E8

After a long road to recovery, a golden eagle is ready for its debut at the Eagle Aviary exhibit.

Lemur Love
S5 E9

At the zoo and the New York Aquarium, bull sea lions Clyde and Tacoma trade places to meet a new set of girlfriends; Sifaka lemurs Gemina and Andri form a new breeding pair to help their species.

Kangaroos in Trees
S5 E10

The zoo's lone kangaroo is getting a mate, and the staff is hopeful for a new generation; after months of quarantine, it's moving day for a pair of Mang Mountain pit vipers, and African spoonbill chick Sterling shares a special bond with his keeper.

Bronx Blizzard
S5 E11

The zoo welcomes Edward the bat-eared fox as its newest ambassador animal; Amani the aardvark undergoes dental surgery, and the pelican flock gets a new winter home; a snow day means playtime for the animals and hard work for the zoo staff.

Handsome Hog
S5 E12

Howie the rescued wallaby is ready to be relocated to Arizona, where he will meet his new mob and potential mates; red river hogs Hampton and Athena are paired for breeding; little penguin Jaffa must undergo eye surgery to restore his vision.

A New Beginning
S4 E1

Max the Camel faces new challenges as he ages; the Zoo prepares to give an injured turkey vulture a permanent home, but after healing, there may be a change of plan; Willow the Red Panda gives birth to two baby cubs.

The Great Turtle Comeback
S4 E2

Following surgery, Olga the ostrich is prepared to be reunited with her flock; a squirrel monkey arrives at the zoo; everyone's favorite warthog is back.

Tiger's Day at the Dentist
S4 E3

The staff is hopeful for a successful breeding season when Mshango the giraffe meets the females of the herd; power tools are needed for an Amur tiger's root canal, while Louie the swan falls ill, jeopardizing his release with his partner-in-crime..

Beloved Bugs
S4 E4

The zoo anxiously awaits the arrival of a snow leopard called K2's fourth cub; the staff is pleased when a pair of Andean condors embrace their new enclosure, while a squirmy binturong fights his annual vaccination.

Wallaby in the City
S4 E5

The TAB staff heads to Manhattan to rescue a wallaby living in an apartment; a fruit bat discovers how to spread her wings, and a trio of alligators move into their summer home.

Cougar Cub Rescue
S4 E6

A trio of abandoned puma cubs arrives at the zoo, while the staff grows concerned that Ella, the oldest rhino, is not acting herself; a Caribbean flamingo is born at the zoo after nearly two decades, and Otto the stallion makes his debut.

Velcro the Incredible
S4 E7

A new male okapi named Magani is paired with breeding veteran Kweli who has already had several calves, but Kweli develops congestive heart failure.

New Chick on the Block
S4 E8

A popular sea lion falls ill after ingesting a foreign object; the avian team devises a plan to increase the cock-of-the-rocks population.

Fawns Become Friends
S4 E9

Two sickly newborn fawns form an unbreakable bond while they are hand-reared by staff; the leopard Khazo gets a surprise that enhances its life, and tensions run high as the reptile staff attempts to collect blood from Cuban crocs.

Porcupine Blind Date
S4 E10

Needles the porcupine gets a new mate, and the Guar await their new calves.

A Rare Egg
S4 E11

It's a series of firsts when the zoo welcomes its first-ever Atlantic puffin chick; Penny the rhino undergoes a series of allergy tests; an endangered species of gecko welcomes its first hatchling.

Penguins in Love
S4 E12

Seven little blues join the penguin exhibit and are quick to mingle with the rest of the colony; a honey-loving grizzly slows her step, and the staff grows concerned; a turtle can't seem to get along with the alligators; a nyala calf is born.

Great Snakes!
S4 E13

More than 100 venomous snakes are taken from a private home; problems arise when two pronghorn fawns make their debut; a device is built for a Red River hog.

Wild Dogs on the Move
S4 E15

Three rare dhole canines are prepared to make their cross-country journey to the zoo, and keepers anxiously await their arrival.

From the Inside: Showing Off a Giant Anteater's Tongue
S4 E101

The Bronx Zoo team puts their ingenuity and resources together to build a food enrichment track that will enable guests to see how giant anteater Velcro eats.

From the Inside: Alligator Snapping Turtle Isn't Making Friends
S4 E102

The staff tries to determine whether living arrangements need to be changed after it appears that snapping turtle Bowers has injured two of the alligators he lives with in the Children's Zoo.

From the Inside: Snow Leopard Cub Gets Physical Therapy
S4 E103

Before she can go out on exhibit, snow leopard cub Bala needs to spend weeks undergoing physical therapy to correct her swimmer's syndrome.

Discovery News: COVID-19 & Animals
S4 E104

Dr. Paul Calle provides an update on Nadia, the Bronx Zoo's Malayan tiger that tested positive for COVID-19; wildlife experts Forrest Galante and Dr. Jeff discuss zoonotic disease.

The Marvelous Mott Mott
S3 E1

Beloved camel Max develops a large abscess on the top of his head; a marmot prepares for her first classroom visit as an ambassador animal; a peregrine falcon found at the base of a skyscraper is brought to the zoo for a health check.

A Sea Lion Pup Grows Up
S3 E2

Zoo staff face unexpected setbacks weaning a bright sea lion pup off its mother's milk; the bird team steps in to support a rejected curassow chick; a squirrel monkey visits the dentist.

Andre the Baby Goat
S3 E3

A markhor goat gives birth to Andre, the biggest baby of the year; a baby bat requires human care before it can be reintroduced to its colony; confiscated lizards destined for the pet trade require urgent medical attention.

Bouba's Back
S3 E4

Andean bear Bouba returns from the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to reunite with his mate, Nicole; a king cobra is treated; Blanche, a feisty alpaca, is due to give birth at any moment.

Otter Under the Weather
S3 E5

A 14-year-old otter is not its usual, energetic self; staff at the New York Aquarium move their sharks to a new exhibit; quirky capercaillies need help producing healthy chicks.

Baby Bunnies, Big World
S3 E6

Crate training Nikita the Amur tiger in preparation for her move to Washington, D.C., proves challenging; an endangered Chinese alligator shows signs of being pregnant; staff prepare to release rare New England cottontail rabbits into the wild.

The Kings of Queens
S3 E7

A trio of new penguin chicks are introduced to the pool for their first swim; family dynamics change when the mandrill monkey troop welcomes a new baby; a pair of king vultures are prepped for their big debut at the Queens Zoo.

A Warthog Named Peaches
S3 E8

Peaches, a 2-month-old warthog, charms his keepers while training to become an animal ambassador; a nervous one-horned rhino adjusts to her new exhibit; Willow, a red panda, shows signs of being pregnant.

The Great Gaur Move
S3 E9

Keepers introduce three gaur, a large species of cattle, to the rest of the herd; a sickly sambar fawn is rushed to the health center; the bird department prepares for the arrival of great hornbills.

Grumpy Cats' New Digs
S3 E10

Iray, a red ruffed lemur, is rushed to the health center when keepers discover a wound on its leg; a new exhibit is built for the Pallas' cats, the original grumpy cats; seven baby turtles join the zoo's colony of an endangered species.

Giraffe in the City
S3 E11

A giraffe named Mashengo journeys from the Indiana Zoo to his new home in the Bronx; keepers hand-raise endangered ducklings and release them at the Central Park Children's Zoo; love is in the air for a pair of cloud rats.

Taming of the Shrew
S3 E12

Cardiologists try to determine why the geladas are experiencing a life-threatening heart condition; Nile crocodiles are shifted off exhibit for a maintenance project; the elephant shrews are breeding.

Mending Willow
S3 E13

A team tests the problem-solving skills of lions against those of snow leopards; Willow, a young red panda, is having mysterious foot problems; the bird department awaits the gender reveal of two new adjutant stork chicks.

Snow Monkey Social
S3 E14

A new bison calf has a hard time keeping up with his mom; the bird department prepares a group of Von der Decken hornbill chicks for their move to the Minnesota Zoo; keepers at the Central Park Zoo hope the female snow monkeys accept a new male.

Babies
S3 E101

A look back at the cutest baby moments; a tiny pygmy marmoset gives birth to an even tinier baby; a Thomson's gazelle needs help from zoo staff; a newborn snow leopard struggles to walk; a little blue penguin becomes a star.

Kangaroo Dave
S2 E1

Dave, a kangaroo suffering from chronic arthritis, tries cryotherapy; a large group of rambunctious gharials are trained to patiently wait for their food; a tiny pygmy marmoset gives birth to an even tinier baby.

The Tiger's Dance
S2 E2

When keepers introduce two tigers as potential mates, the process proves bumpy; a pair of African porcupines arrive at the zoo, requiring delicate handling; a pregnancy check on a 3,000-pound rhino necessitates some highly specialized equipment.

Bears Will Be Bears
S2 E3

The brown bears keep tearing up their exhibit, leaving zoo staff scrambling for a solution; Armani the aardvark gets treated for a tooth infection which has dampened her enthusiasm for digging; a group of burrowing owls prepare to move.

An Elephant's Trust
S2 E4

Trust and experience are put to the test when an elephant requires delicate veterinary treatment from her keepers; endangered pink pigeons need all the help they can get to produce offspring; Monty the adorable otter needs to visit the dentist.

Slow Loris Romance
S2 E5

The slow loris has a tiny window for breeding, so staff anxiously help a potential pair connect; the veterinary team develop ground-breaking techniques to treat the stoic pigeons; an okapi with a limp gets a helping hand.

A Polar Bear in the City
S2 E6

The last polar bear in New York City shows his age so staff make sure he gets the attention he needs; a trio of red ruffed lemurs prepare for their big debut; a new exhibit is constructed for the hellbender, a giant amphibian with a bad reputation.

The Eagle Has Landed
S2 E7

A pregnant African wild dog has the staff anxiously preparing for the big day; zoo director Jim Breheny steps in to help a keeper learn how to handle a golden eagle; a new tree in Jungle World gives the gibbons a fresh world to explore.

Miracle Cub
S2 E9

Staff members devise a treatment for a newborn snow leopard cub struggling to walk; a group of surprisingly adorable Rodrigues fruit bats are trained for a big move.

A Gorilla With Heart
S2 E10

Surgery on a silverback gorilla's broken canine reveals a more serious medical issue; love develops between two birds-of-paradise; dozens of venomous tarantulas keep the staff on their toes.

Higher Purpose
S1 E1

Two adorable tiger cubs need to move to the adult exhibit; a silverback gorilla receives pioneering treatment to curb his worsening eyesight; a passionate keeper plays matchmaker to a peculiar pair of birds.

Moving Day
S1 E2

The Zoo's huge male sea lion is in rut, and staff need to move the younger males before he becomes territorial; the veterinary team come up with a solution to repair Dinky the Flamingo's broken ankle; feeding a rock python proves challenging.

Handle With Care
S1 E3

A tomistoma, a freshwater crocodilian, stops laying eggs and a team of keepers scrambles to treat her; the veterinary team has to rescue a baby antelope that isn't getting the care it needs from its mother; Mert the Goose takes a field trip.

Love Shack
S1 E4

To help love bloom between two kiwis, zoo staff build an elaborate hut into which they introduce a pair of potential mates; a King Cobra arrives at the zoo.

Birds and the Bees
S1 E5

Leo, a snow leopard rescued from Pakistan, has trouble eating because of a broken canine; the bird department works feverishly to restore a beehive for the bee-eater birds; Ambassador Center staff work with an adorable Fennec fox named Charlie.

Walk on the Wild Side
S1 E6

The future of the American bison depends on a high-stakes race across the country; the reptile staff have their hands full with a diamond rattlesnake that needs to be medicated orally; training a pair of cheetahs to walk the grounds of the zoo.

A Star Is Born
S1 E7

The birth of a little blue penguin causes a sensation at the Bronx Zoo; the veterinary team scrambles to figure out what is wrong with Snowball, a snow leopard; the exhibits team designs an exhibit for the newly arrived blue iguana.

Back to Africa
S1 E8

Zoo staff make the journey to east Africa to return to the wild thousands of toads they helped rescue from extinction; Utu, the test-pilot giraffe, tries out a new piece of equipment; the bird department works to save the lives of millions of birds.