Secrets of The Zoo: World Animal Days

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Secrets of The Zoo: World Animal Days

Synopsis

Follow along as the vets and zookeepers in Columbus and Tampa do whatever it takes for six endangered animals- the cats, elephants, rhinos, reptiles, monkeys and cheetahs that live at their zoos.

Episodes

Season 3
  • The Kittens Are Alright

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    It's like herding cats as the Florida team trains two orphaned Florida Panther kittens. Three cranky Lynx sisters hiss at their keepers but ace their exams, and two of the Zoo’s very own “grumpy” Pallas Cats receive some high-tech baby making assistance. Plus, clouded Leopard sisters prepare for their all-new big cat habitat, while a bear cat mating pair settles into their new home.

  • Trunks and Trumpets and Tusks, Oh My!

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    The entire Columbus Zoo is on baby watch as Phoebe the elephant goes into labor. It could be three days or 30 days before the big event. However long it takes, Phoebe’s keepers stay by her side until it’s time.

  • Rhino Ready

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    A very pregnant rhino has keepers in Tampa on edge. Two adorable baby white rhinos join the herd at the Wilds. Plus, a rhino with a special skill.

  • Scale Tales

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    Slither on in for a special episode where snakes rule and dragons drool. It's all hands on deck for a curious king cobra and mystifying tortoise!

  • Flamin' Hot Cheetahs

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    Spotted at the Columbus Zoo: an old injury mysteriously resurfaces, and a laser fast cheetah proves she's nobody's fool.

  • Hanging Tough

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    In this primate packed episode, a bonobo gives her vets an anesthesia scare, while a deaf silverback gorilla receives some much-needed dental care.