The Zoo: San Diego
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This behind-the-scenes series reveals the daily lives of animals and the people that care for them at the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, as well as the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research.
IMDb 8.8/1020192 seasons
UnscriptedKidsHeartwarming
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9 episodes
  • 1. Welcome to our World

    1. Welcome to our World

    A baby klipspringer is born and miraculously nursed back to health. Then, the California condor team goes to unbelievable lengths to save this highly endangered species, and Joanne the gorilla turns 5 years old.
    A baby klipspringer is born and miraculously nursed back to health. Then, the California condor team goes to unbelievable lengths to save this highly endangered species, and Joanne the gorilla turns 5 years old.
    TV-PG
    47min
    Aug 9, 2019
  • 2. New Day for an Old Tortoise

    2. New Day for an Old Tortoise

    Hunter the koala is ready for a mate. Jaws the Galapagos tortoise isn't feeling well and the zoo staff works to bring him out of his shell. Plus, for the first time, the Safari Park has two baby giraffe calves that need to be hand-reared simultaneously.
    Hunter the koala is ready for a mate. Jaws the Galapagos tortoise isn't feeling well and the zoo staff works to bring him out of his shell. Plus, for the first time, the Safari Park has two baby giraffe calves that need to be hand-reared simultaneously.
    TV-PG
    46min
    Aug 9, 2019
  • 3. Yeti and the Cubs

    3. Yeti and the Cubs

    There will be no peace for the hamadryas baboons until Impo finds his mate; luckily, the keepers have a plan. Two young cheetah cubs train to become animal ambassadors with the help of their experienced canine guide, Yeti.
    There will be no peace for the hamadryas baboons until Impo finds his mate; luckily, the keepers have a plan. Two young cheetah cubs train to become animal ambassadors with the help of their experienced canine guide, Yeti.
    TV-PG
    47min
    Aug 16, 2019
  • 4. A Lion's Tale

    4. A Lion's Tale

    Keepers prepare Aria the rambunctious black rhino for her new life on the African Plains exhibit. Zoo staff cares for 15-year-old legend M'bari the lion and his mate, Etosha. A vulture chick learns to eat from a surrogate puppet.
    Keepers prepare Aria the rambunctious black rhino for her new life on the African Plains exhibit. Zoo staff cares for 15-year-old legend M'bari the lion and his mate, Etosha. A vulture chick learns to eat from a surrogate puppet.
    TV-PG
    47min
    Aug 23, 2019
  • 5. Panda-monium

    5. Panda-monium

    The Zoo says goodbye to beloved pandas Bai-Yun and Xiao Liwu as mother and cub prepare to return to China. Tembo the retired "Hollywood" elephant tries traditional Chinese medicine for her arthritis. The Butterfly Jungle gets colored for the season.
    The Zoo says goodbye to beloved pandas Bai-Yun and Xiao Liwu as mother and cub prepare to return to China. Tembo the retired "Hollywood" elephant tries traditional Chinese medicine for her arthritis. The Butterfly Jungle gets colored for the season.
    TV-PG
    47min
    Aug 30, 2019
  • 6. Mek Comes Home

    6. Mek Comes Home

    Mek the tiger returns home to the San Diego Zoo to enter retirement, and two shy tree kangaroos meet for the first time. Plus, the keepers have to move over 100 animals, including a herd of reluctant goats.
    Mek the tiger returns home to the San Diego Zoo to enter retirement, and two shy tree kangaroos meet for the first time. Plus, the keepers have to move over 100 animals, including a herd of reluctant goats.
    TV-PG
    46min
    Sep 6, 2019
  • 7. Penguin Chick Swim School

    7. Penguin Chick Swim School

    The keepers say goodbye to two elephant brothers off to start a new herd at a Texas zoo. The zoo vets design a custom shoe for an excitable three-toed Baird's tapir. Plus, two penguin chicks get ready to join the colony.
    The keepers say goodbye to two elephant brothers off to start a new herd at a Texas zoo. The zoo vets design a custom shoe for an excitable three-toed Baird's tapir. Plus, two penguin chicks get ready to join the colony.
    TV-PG
    44min
    Sep 13, 2019
  • 8. Mkhaya Discovers Her Trunk

    8. Mkhaya Discovers Her Trunk

    The youngest baby elephant in the Safari Park herd learns to use her trunk. It's breeding season for Andean bears, and the vets examine Mandazzi the gorilla and assist gorilla heart research. Jeff's on the trail of the elusive coastal patch-nosed snake.
    The youngest baby elephant in the Safari Park herd learns to use her trunk. It's breeding season for Andean bears, and the vets examine Mandazzi the gorilla and assist gorilla heart research. Jeff's on the trail of the elusive coastal patch-nosed snake.
    TV-PG
    47min
    Sep 20, 2019
  • 9. Miracle Calf

    9. Miracle Calf

    Southern white rhino Victoria is pregnant with a calf that could be key to saving a species from extinction. Connor the Malayan tiger has tooth trouble. A new bird keeper learns to feed the shoebill. Polar bears exercise their hunting skills on live prey.
    Southern white rhino Victoria is pregnant with a calf that could be key to saving a species from extinction. Connor the Malayan tiger has tooth trouble. A new bird keeper learns to feed the shoebill. Polar bears exercise their hunting skills on live prey.
    TV-PG
    47min
    Sep 27, 2019
  • The Zoo: San Diego
    UnscriptedKidsHeartwarming
    IMDb 8.8/1020192 seasons
    This behind-the-scenes series reveals the daily lives of animals and the people that care for them at the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, as well as the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research.
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