The Zoo

An in-depth behind the scenes look at the animals of the Bronx Zoo.

Cast:Jim Breheny , Annie Rivas , John Sykes , Kathleen LaMattina , Pat Thomas , Colleen McCann , David Oehler , Jose Vasquez , Kevin Torregrosa , Susan Schmid , Kevin Hils , Jason Castro , Julio Aquino , Jessica Moody , Mike Wrubel , Avishai Shuter , Don Boyer , Bill Orrico

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Higher Purpose

Sat, 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.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Handle with Care

Sat, 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.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Walk on the Wild Side

Sat, Mar 4, 2017

The zoo's conservation work with American bison involves an embryo transfer program between two herds thousands of miles apart. Meanwhile, a diamondback rattlesnake fighting an infection requires oral medication; and the Ambassador Center staff trains two cheetahs to stroll comfortably among humans on the grounds.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Moving Day

Sat, Mar 11, 2017

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

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ A Star Is Born

Sat, 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 snow leopard; the exhibits team designs an exhibit for the newly arrived blue iguana.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Love Shack

Sat, 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. And, when a King Cobra arrives at the zoo, keepers have their hands full training him to move from the exhibit to a holding pen.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Birds and the Bees

Sat, Apr 1, 2017

Leo, a snow leopard rescued from Pakistan, is having 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 Fennex fox named Charlie.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Back to Africa

Sat, Apr 8, 2017

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.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Kangaroo Dave

Sat, 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.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ The Tiger's Dance

Sat, 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.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Bears Will Be Bears

Sat, 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 enthusiasm for digging. A group of burrowing owls prepares to move.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ An Elephant's Trust

Sat, 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. Monty the otter needs to visit the dentist.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Slow Loris Romance

Sat, Apr 7, 2018

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 penguins. And an okapi with a limp gets a helping hand.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ A Polar Bear in the City

Sat, 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.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ The Eagle Has Landed

Sat, 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.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Miracle Cub

Sat, 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.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Training Dragons

Sat, 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.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ A Gorilla with Heart

Sat, May 12, 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.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Meet the Babies

Sun, Feb 3, 2019

A look back at the cutest baby moments from the first too seasons of The Zoo.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ The Marvelous Mott Mott

Sun, Feb 10, 2019

Max, a beloved camel, develops a large abscess on the top of his head. An adorable marmot prepares for her first classroom visit as an ambassador animal. And, a peregrine falcon found at the base of skyscraper is bought to the zoo for a health check.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ A Sea Lion Pup Grows Up

Sun, 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.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ Andre the Baby Goat

Sun, 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. And, confiscated lizards destined for the pet trade require urgent medical attention.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Otter Under the Weather

Sat, Mar 2, 2019

A 14 year-old otter is not her usual self. The staff of the New York Aquarium work to move their sharks to a new exhibit. And capercaillies need help producing healthy chicks.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Baby Bunnies, Big World

Sat, Mar 9, 2019

Staff prepare to release rare New England cottontail rabbits into the wild.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ The Kings of Queens

Sat, Mar 16, 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. And a pair of king vultures are prepped for their big debut at the Queens Zoo.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ A Warthog Named Peaches

Sat, Mar 23, 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. And Willow, a red panda, shows signs of being pregnant.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ The Great Guar Move

Sat, Mar 30, 2019

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S3.E9 ∙ Grumpy Cats' New Digs

Sat, Apr 6, 2019

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

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Bouba's Back

Sat, Apr 13, 2019

Andean bear Bouba returns from the National Zoo in Washington D.C. to reunite with his loyal mate Nicole. Vets exercise the utmost caution in treating a venomous king cobra. And Blanche, a feisty female alpaca, is due to give birth at any moment.

11Season 3

S3.E11 ∙ Giraffe in the City

Sat, Apr 20, 2019

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

12Season 3

S3.E12 ∙ Taming of the Shrew

Sat, Apr 27, 2019

Cardiologists try to determine why the geladas are experiencing a life-threatening heart condition. Keepers shift the Nile crocodiles off exhibit for a maintenance project. And, after a shaky start, the elephant shrews are breeding.

13Season 3

S3.E13 ∙ Mending Willow

Sat, May 4, 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. And, the bird department anxiously awaits the gender reveal of two new adjutant stork chicks.

14Season 3

S3.E14 ∙ Snow Monkey Social

Sat, May 11, 2019

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1Season 4

S4.E1 ∙ A New Beginning

Sat, Apr 4, 2020

Max the camel faces new challenges as he ages, and a red panda gives birth.

2Season 4

S4.E2 ∙ The Great Turtle Comeback

Sat, Apr 4, 2020

A functionally extinct species of turtle finds a new life.

3Season 4

S4.E3 ∙ Tiger's Day at the Dentist

Sat, Apr 11, 2020

Power tools are needed for an Amur tiger's root canal.

4Season 4

S4.E4 ∙ Beloved Bugs

Sat, 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.

5Season 4

S4.E5 ∙ Wallaby in the City

Sat, Apr 25, 2020

The TAB team heads to Manhattan to rescue a wallaby living in an apartment.

6Season 4

S4.E6 ∙ Cougar Cub Rescue

Sat, 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.

7Season 4

S4.E7 ∙ Velcro the Incredible

Sat, 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.

8Season 4

S4.E8 ∙ New Chick On the Block

Sat, May 16, 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.

9Season 4

S4.E9 ∙ Fawns Become Friends

Sat, May 23, 2020

Two ill fawns form an unbreakable bond while they are hand-reared by staff.

10Season 4

S4.E10 ∙ Porcupine Blind Date

Sat, 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.

11Season 4

S4.E11 ∙ A Rare Egg

Sat, Jun 6, 2020

The Central Park Zoo welcomes its first-ever Atlantic puffin chick.

12Season 4

S4.E12 ∙ Penguins in Love

Sat, Jun 13, 2020

Seven "Little Blues" join the penguin exhibit and mingle with the colony.

13Season 4

S4.E13 ∙ Great Snakes!

Sat, Jun 20, 2020

The zoo must find space for more than 100 snakes confiscated from a home.

14Season 4

S4.E14 ∙ Wild Dogs on the Move

Sat, 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.

15Season 4