The Zoo

Feb 18, 2017

Two adorable tiger cubs have outgrown their keepers and need to move to the adult exhibit. A silverback gorilla receives pioneering treatment to curb his worsening eyesight. And a passionate keeper plays matchmaker to a peculiar pair of birds.

Feb 25, 2017

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. And Mert the Goose takes a field trip.

Mar 4, 2017

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. And a pair of cheetahs are trained to walk the grounds.

Mar 11, 2017

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

Mar 18, 2017

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 beloved snow leopard. And the exhibits team designs a home for the newly arrived blue iguana.

Mar 25, 2017

To help love bloom between two kiwis, zoo staff build an elaborate hut into which they introduce a pair of potential mates. When a King Cobra arrives at the zoo, keepers have their hands full training him to move from the exhibit to a holding pen.

Apr 1, 2017

A snow leopard named Leo that was rescued from Pakistan has trouble eating because of a broken tooth; the bird department works fast to restore a beehive; a fennec fox gets extra attention from the Ambassador Center staff.

Apr 8, 2017

A journey to eastern Africa is undertaken to return thousands of toads to the wild that were rescued from extinction. Also: A giraffe tries out a new piece of equipment; the avian department works to save the lives of millions of birds.

Mar 10, 2018

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

Mar 17, 2018

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

Mar 24, 2018

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 enthuiasm for digging. And, a group of burrowing owls prepare to move.

Mar 31, 2018

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. And Monty the adorable otter needs to visit the dentist.

Apr 7, 2018

Apr 14, 2018

The last polar bear in New York City is showing his age so the staff makes sure he gets all the attention he needs. A trio of red ruffed lemurs are prepped for their big debut.

Apr 21, 2018

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. And, a new tree in Jungle World gives the gibbons a new world to explore.

Apr 28, 2018

The ingenuity of zoo staff is put to the test as they 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.

May 5, 2018

The squirrel monkeys play hard-to-get with the Children's Zoo's keepers. A pair of Komodo dragons meet for the first time, with explosive results. And the Inca terns prepare for their first big flight.

May 5, 2018

Surgery on a silverback gorilla's broken canine reveals a more serious medical issue. Is love in the air for two Birds of Paradise, Glory and Holiday? A confiscated black-breasted leaf turtle is introduced to eligible bachelorettes. And, dozens of venomous tarantulas keep the staff on their toes.

Feb 10, 2019

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 skyscraper is brought to the zoo for a health check.

Feb 17, 2019

Zoo staff face unexpected setbacks weaning a bright sea lion pup off her mother's milk. The bird team steps in To support a rejected curassow chick. And, a squirrel monkey pays a visit to the dentist.

Feb 24, 2019

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.

Mar 3, 2019

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.

Mar 10, 2019

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.

Mar 17, 2019

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.

Mar 24, 2019

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.

Mar 31, 2019

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.

Apr 7, 2019

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.

Apr 14, 2019

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.

Apr 21, 2019

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.

Apr 28, 2019

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.

May 5, 2019

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.

May 12, 2019

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.

Apr 4, 2020

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.

Apr 4, 2020

A charismatic ostrich named Olga works to be reunited with her flock. Buster the squirrel monkey is introduced to the Zoo's troop of feisty females. A functionally extinct species of turtle finds new life and everyone's favorite warthog is back.

Apr 11, 2020

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.

Apr 18, 2020

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.

Apr 25, 2020

A rowdy, young markhor is injured and vets must treat his infected hoof. The TAB staff head to Manhattan to rescue a wallaby living in an apartment, while a fruit bat discovers how to spread her wings, and a trio of alligators move into their summer home.

May 2, 2020

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

May 9, 2020

An okapi called Magani is ready to breed and is paired with veteran Kweli to learn the ropes. Lola the blue iguana plays hard-to-get when introduced to a potential mate, and anteater Velcro shows off her talents with a new tool.

May 15, 2020

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. Endangered snakes are coupled for breeding, and Andean bear cubs meet their fans.

May 23, 2020

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

May 30, 2020

The zoo opens an endangered turtle species facility, while Malayan tigers Suhanna and Rimba struggle to breed, because Rimba seems disinterested. Needles the porcupine gets a new mate, and the Guar herd eagerly await the arrival of new calves.

Jun 6, 2020

It's a series of firsts when the Central Park Zoo welcomes its first-ever Atlantic puffin chick. A rhino called Penny undergoes a series of allergy tests, while an endangered species of gecko welcomes her first hatchling.

Jun 13, 2020

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

Jun 20, 2020

After more than 100 venomous snakes are taken from a private home, it's up to the zoo to care for them. Two Pronghorn fawns make their debut, but problems arise that have keepers concerned, while a device is built for a Red River hog needing a challenge.

Jun 27, 2020

A trio of rare Dhole canines are prepared to make their cross-country journey to the zoo, and keepers anxiously await their arrival. A tinamou chick must be hand-reared, while a specialized tool is welded to extract a tusk from a charming Babirusa.

Jul 4, 2020

The Zoo takes audiences on a first-ever, in-depth look behind the scenes at the Bronx Zoo. With full access to its 265-acre campus, located just 10 miles from Times Square, we shine a light on a world of more than 6,000 animals and the 500-plus people who care for them.

Oct 9, 2021

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

Oct 9, 2021

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

Oct 16, 2021

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.

Oct 23, 2021

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.

Oct 30, 2021

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

Nov 6, 2021

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

Nov 13, 2021

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

Nov 20, 2021

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

Nov 27, 2021

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.

Dec 4, 2021

A pair of rescued Mang Mountain pit vipers move into a lush new exhibit

Dec 5, 2021

A snow day means playtime for the animals and hard work for the zoo staff.

Dec 12, 2021

Howie the wallaby moves to Arizona to meet his new mob and potential mates.