Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo

Season 1

An in-depth look behind the scenes at Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo at Dubbo. The series highlights the dedicated staff and the unique challenges they face. Narrated by Naomi Watts til series 3 and then by Virginia Gay.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

  • Project Platypus
    E1
    Project PlatypusZookeepers 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.
  • Red Panda-monium!
    E2
    Red Panda-monium!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.
  • Oh Rhi-No You Don't!
    E3
    Oh Rhi-No You Don't!For the first time in ten years, Taronga vets get up close to a silverback gorilla.
  • Lemur Me Alone!
    E4
    Lemur Me Alone!A pregnant ringtail lemur is badly injured in a fight and Taronga's vets have grave concerns for her unborn baby.
  • Rin Tin Tooth Trouble
    E5
    Rin Tin Tooth TroubleA mysterious virus threatens to wipe out an entire species of snapping turtles.
  • 103-Year-Old Tortoise
    E6
    103-Year-Old TortoiseTaronga staff throw a surprise party for the zoo’s oldest resident, Esmerelda, the 103-year-old Giant Aldabra Tortoise.
  • Bush Fire Rescue
    E7
    Bush Fire RescueAs the largest bushfires on record devastate the country, Taronga Zoo vets take the battle to save Australian native wildlife to the front line.
  • Baby Bongo
    E8
    Baby BongoTaronga’s keepers get up close to their elephants at bath time.
  • Joey Ride
    E9
    Joey RideBaby koala’s first ride on mum’s back doesn’t go according to plan.
  • Giraffe-Ic Park
    E10
    Giraffe-Ic ParkKeepers prepare to move their 3 giraffes to a brand-new enclosure.

 

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