Taronga: Who's Who in the Zoo

Feb 8, 2020

On this episode, for the first time in ten years Taronga vets get up close to a silverback gorilla and try to save an injured Albatross, the world's largest sea bird, after it is battered on rocks in a violent storm.

Feb 15, 2020

As the largest bushfires on record devastate the country, Taronga Zoo vets take the battle to save Australian Native Wildlife to the frontline.

Feb 29, 2020

Taronga attempts to create history by successfully exporting two platypuses to America; Taronga staff treat a sick Funnel Web, the world's most venomous spider; Will keepers find any eggs in the nests of their little penguins?

Mar 7, 2020

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

Mar 14, 2020

Join us at Taronga Zoo in Sydney for a new documentary series narrated by Naomi Watts. The series provides a look behind the scenes at what it takes to run one of the world's most famous and magnificent zoos.

Mar 28, 2020

Introducing the beautiful Nala, an Australian Sea-Lion born at Taronga 10 years ago. Taronga is part of a regional breeding program for the Australian Sea-Lion, an endangered species that is declining in the wild.

May 20, 2020

On this episode, vets and keepers work together as they attempt a procedure that is rarely done at Taronga, putting three chimpanzees on the hospital operating table on the same day; Taronga staff teach a badly injured owl how to fly again.

May 27, 2020

Giraffe Move On this episode, keepers prepare to move their 3 giraffes to a brand-new enclosure. But the entire move is put on hold, as Taronga staff are shocked by the rapid decline of Nyota, one of the zoo's favourite giraffes.

Jun 3, 2020

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

Jun 10, 2020

Vets have to perform emergency surgery on a Tree Goanna, after a member of the public brought it into the wildlife hospital with a particularly unusual injury.

Oct 22, 2021

Zoo staff embark on an ambitious, year-long undertaking, in an effort to help Naomi the chimpanzee, overcome a complicated medical condition.

Oct 29, 2021

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.

Nov 5, 2021

Two male Squirrel Monkeys arrive at Taronga for a very important mission - to breed with as many of the females as possible. Unfortunately, one frisky fellows' advances are not well received, and lands him in the Hospital with a broken jaw

Nov 12, 2021

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.

Nov 19, 2021

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.

Nov 26, 2021

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.

Dec 3, 2021

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?

Dec 10, 2021

Dec 17, 2021

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.

Dec 31, 2021

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

Jan 7, 2022

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

Jan 14, 2022

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.

Jan 21, 2022

A celebration of the unsung heroes of Taronga Zoo: insects.

Jan 28, 2022

Pairing endangered parrots for breeding is more complicated than it seems.

Feb 4, 2022

Vets race to nurse a malnourished platypus back to health.

Feb 11, 2022

Sydney keepers get up close and personal with endangered turtles, while Dubbo keepers show off the amazing evolution of the world's largest tortoise.

Oct 7, 2022

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.

Oct 14, 2022

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.

Oct 21, 2022

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.

Nov 11, 2022

Before Taronga’s five new lion cubs can make their public debut, they must pass their medical checks and meet their father, Atto.

Nov 18, 2022

Nov 25, 2022

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.

Dec 2, 2022

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.

Dec 9, 2022

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.

Dec 23, 2022

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.

Jan 13, 2023

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.

Jan 20, 2023

Keepers learn that one of the bilbies has a joey in its pouch. Arrangements are made for the baby’s arrival.

Jan 27, 2023

Keepers and maintenance staff must make space for an uninvited resident that loves making a mess.

Feb 3, 2023

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?

Feb 10, 2023

An injured baby echidna is brought to Taronga for rehabilitation. Keepers hand-raise it for a year before releasing it to the wild.

Feb 17, 2023

Taronga Zoo's only butcher goes through his busy day.

Feb 24, 2023

In order to ensure their survival, researchers study bats.

Nov 22, 2023

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.

Nov 29, 2023

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.

Dec 6, 2023

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.

Dec 13, 2023

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.

Dec 20, 2023

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.

Dec 27, 2023

Out at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Masego the wild dog, needs surgery on a worrying lump on her chest. Not only are her keepers worried about what the vets might find, but whether the pack will reject Masego when she returns.

Jan 3, 2024

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

Feb 2, 2024

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.

Feb 9, 2024

After a 16-month gestation, Kufara the 13-year-old Black Rhino has gone into labour with her second calf.

Feb 23, 2024

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.

Nov 13, 2024

Lioness Maya has a fractured tooth, which could lead to a potentially life-threatening abscess. Will entering the Lion's Den for some dentistry improve the sassy outlook of Taronga's Queen?

Nov 20, 2024

Joining forces to save an Australian icon, Senior Taronga Vet Larry and the team go out on Ngarigo land in New South Wales to assess the health of koala populations as part of the Koala Sentinel Project.

Nov 27, 2024

Stealing the hearts of all who meet her, 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 maternal flair.

Dec 4, 2024

Keeper Carolene shares a special bond with hippo Nile. Carolene notices a cloudiness in Nile's eyes, prompting urgent investigation. Platypus Mackenzie is being prepped for relocation to a Platypus Rescue HQ Facility in Dubbo

Dec 11, 2024

An insight into Sydney's Taronga Zoo and its conservation success story. Over a century old and nestled in Sydney Harbour, Taronga's home to more than 5000 creatures and hundreds of keepers

Dec 18, 2024

In one of the biggest undertakings ever attempted at the zoo, the vet team must complete health checks on all twenty-one chimpanzees.

Jan 2, 2025

Time for the male chimpanzees to receive health checks. In Dubbo we look backstage at 'The Sanctuary'. Keeper Molly introduces the less imposing members of the carnivore habitats

Jan 9, 2025

From the seaside savannah of Taronga zoo to the wilds of Dubbo, keeper Jacob heads to Taronga's Western Plains to learn how his colleagues manage their mixed species exhibit.

Jan 31, 2025

We follow the journey of a vulnerable little penguin through her progression from tiny to mighty. The monitoring systems that protect Taronga's fence lines have been triggered.

Feb 7, 2025

A keeper detects a potentially dangerous lump in a juvenile gorilla. In Dubbo, Seven Asian elephants and their enclosure receive a thorough cleaning.

Nov 4, 2025

In this special episode, we follow the relocation of Taronga Zoo Sydney’s last two Asian elephants - as they prepare to leave their long-time home and begin a new chapter at Monarto Safari Park, SA.

Nov 11, 2025

At Taronga, silverback Kibali faces challenges from his increasingly bold son MJ. A sea lion swap sees Moby return and Storm relocated, but getting Storm into his crate is tough. Plus, Taronga's elephants get new toys.

Nov 18, 2025

Aged Sumatran tigers face critical health checks. Sakti’s dental surgery goes into crisis. Separately, aged capybara Carlos gets a check-up, and a horticulturist hunts 10,000 termites for the echidnas.

Nov 25, 2025

Western Plains Zoo has a baby boom of quokkas, giraffes. Vets treat a sea eagle's fractured wing, and Uma the bush stone curlew trains for free flight.

Dec 2, 2025

The Taronga vet team races to give lioness Maya a contraceptive implant and full check-up before she wakes. Volunteers fail to perfect a turkey-proof red panda feeder.

Dec 9, 2025

Kayla is learning to feed the unpredictable python Rachel. The vet team carefully sedates cheetah Innes for a critical check. A keeper reveals the birthing process of a snail.

Dec 16, 2025

Taronga vets lead a koala rescue mission, using thermal drones to track them and testing for chlamydia. Three orphaned emu chicks are fattened up for release.

Dec 23, 2025

Sumatran tiger Mawa has a high-stakes health check for a US breeding program. Keeper Molly juggles feeding meerkats and finding a special piece of wood for sun bear Molly.

Dec 30, 2025

The Seal Team uses cutting-edge drone technology to conduct a seal survey on Sydney's northern beaches. Volunteers craft papier-mâché for a lion enrichment project.

Jan 13, 2026

Taronga attempts to breed endangered Asian elephant Anjalee with Gung as time runs out. Bongo antelope Ekundo undergoes training for a stress-free blood draw.

An injured koala and a complicated sea lion pregnancy are challenging the hospital team.