Blue Zoo

500 young hopefuls from Ireland and Australia vie for the chance to become dolphin and seals trainers. Eight lucky Rookies set off on the adventure of a lifetime including an early morning dolphin rescue.

When the rookies attend an early morning dolphin rescue, things are not what they seem. Bailey gets a wake-up call when Rocky the seal almost bites the hand that feeds him and the team tackle the grim jobs of fish gutting and seal poop cleaning.

The rookies are overjoyed when Aaron reveals news of a special new arrival at the park. Much to their amazement, the dolphins and seals start to respond to the team's behavior signals.

It's time for the Rookies to face park boss Paige to pitch their ideas and it's a scary prospect for all of them. The team scour local beaches and unearth some shocking facts about rubbish pollution and there's some upsetting news.

Bonding, trust, and respect is the focus of training this week at Blue Zoo. A new makeover project is unveiled, Tallann finds out first hand how cheeky and free-spirited Rocky the seal can be.

Park boss Paige pays the team a visit and sets them a few serious deadlines for their upcoming show. Ivy & Darragh are tasked with caring for two fluffy penguin chicks; MCs Dana & Sophie take to their mics and the entire team set off.

As Calamity's due date fast approaches Tallann and Sophie's daily care steps up a gear. Work gets underway on the mammoth penguin makeover; the Rookie's pitch their latest show ideas and an emergency call out finds them on a life and death mission.

The life of the dolphin Hope still hangs in the balance as the team continues to care for her. Aaron reveals the identity of a super cute resident that's been in quarantine backstage since they arrived.

Bailey's in for a treat as trainer Janine introduces him to her infamous "Fish Prep Dance". Tallann has some serious setbacks with his seal handling techniques.

It's 2.30am and the race is on to get to the marine park in time for Calamity's birth. Will it be a boy or a girl and will the Rookies secure naming rights for Blue Zoo's new arrival?

VIP day has arrived; the Rookies need to buckle down to hone their animal handling skills along with a final polish to the opening of their Blue Zoo show!

With just a day or so to go before their debut performance, Aaron stirs the Rookies into action with the promise of a "bridging" whistle if they succeed.

It's the Rookies' final day after their six-week adventure but there's no respite as the team wake at 5am for Carmen's release back to the wild before they head to the park their debut performance.