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The Zoo: San Diego"The Zoo: San Diego" provides a behind the scenes look at the daily lives of various species of animals and the teams that care for them. Featuring two parks, the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, as well as the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, San Diego Zoo Global is home to more than 700 species and 6,500 animals. A wide range of animals are introduced, including pandas, giraffes, Galapagos tortoises, koalas, elephants, mountain lions, two baby cheetahs that are learning how to be ambassadors for their species and a flock of ostriches known as the "Spice Girls." Besides the animals, the keepers and veterinarians at both the Zoo and the Safari Park -- many of whom have dedicated their lives to caring for animals, discuss what it's like to be a part of this world-renowned zoo.No live or upcoming content available at this time
S2, EP9 "Abigail the Incredible"Plans are made for tufted deer Poppy and Honeysuckle to meet Draco, a potential mate known for his fangs; brother grizzlies prep for a new diet; a century-old Galapagos tortoise Abigail undergoes a critical surgery.
S2, EP8 "Dining With Meerkats"The staff hopes for a mating match between the black rhino newcomers, Kendi and Aria; the zoo cares for an abandoned beaded lizard found in a local yard; the meerkat mob is put on a new furry diet.
S2, EP7 "Koala Boys"The Rhino Rescue Center welcomes Arthur, the southern white rhino calf; a young nyala must be hand-raised before returning to its herd; koala joeys make a big move; Connor the Malaysian tiger struggles with strange nosebleeds.
S2, EP6 "Baby Wallaby Debut"When lesser flamingo eggs and chicks are being preyed upon, the team makes a nerve-wracking decision; Wallaby Thelma and her joey, Everest, become ambassador animals; a new perch is created for Stuart, the young fishing cat.
S2, EP5 "Cheetah on the Run"The staff develops an innovative course of treatment when a cheetah has an injury.
S2, EP4 "Hog Wild"After taking over the former red river hog habitat, a gazelle gives the team a big surprise; staffers race to prepare a den when they suspect the Amur leopard Satka is pregnant; koalas are nursed back to health after being saved from bushfires.
S2, EP3 "Cubs Come Home"A pair of rescued mountain lion cubs are ready for their new habitat; a white rhino undergoes an intense procedure in the hope of saving the species.
S2, EP2 "Mabel's Joy"Hyena brothers Puru and Tuli prepare to share a habitat with the lions; staff members are ecstatic when zebra Bacari shows signs of being pregnant; Mabel the pygmy hippo welcomes her first bundle of joy.
S2, EP1 "Baby Miracles"A hippo named Funani welcomes an adorable addition to the family; the staff raise an orphaned koala joey named Omeo; after developing an innovative milk formula for elephant calves, a team travels to Kenya to monitor the results.
S1, EP11 "Miracle Calf"A southern white rhino is pregnant with a calf that could be key in 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.
S1, EP10 "Mkhaya Discovers Her Trunk"Mkhaya, the youngest baby elephant in the Safari Park herd, learns to use her trunk; Alba the Andean bear is a potential first-time mom; Zoo vets examine Mandazzi the gorilla; Jeff the snake chaser looks for the elusive costal patch nose snake.
S1, EP9 "Penguin Chick Swim School"Safari Park keepers say goodbye to two elephant brothers; a look at if the San Diego Zoo vets can design a custom shoe for Felix, an excitable three-toed Baird's Tapir; two African penguin chicks grow up and get ready to join the colony.
S1, EP8 "Mek Comes Home"After six years away, Mek the tiger returns to the Zoo; two shy tree kangaroos, Spike and Polly, meet for the first time; with the Children's Zoo under construction, the keepers have to move over 100 animals, including a herd of reluctant goats.
S1, EP7 "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.
S1, EP6 "A Lion's Tale"Safari Park keepers prepare Aria the rambunctious black rhino for her new life on the open 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.
S1, EP3 "Yeti and the Cubs"There will be no peace in the world for the hamadryas baboons until Impo finds his mate, but the San Diego Zoo keepers have a plan; two young cheetah cubs are training to become animal ambassadors with the help of their experienced canine guide.
S1, EP2 "New Day for an Old Tortoise"Hunter the koala is ready for a mate; Jaws the Galápagos tortoise isn't feeling well and the zoo staff works to bring him out of his shell; the Safari Park has two baby giraffe calves that need to be hand-reared simultaneously.
S1, EP1 "Welcome to Our World"A baby klipspringer is born on one of the coldest nights of the season and is miraculously nursed back to health; the California condor team at the Safari Park goes to unbelievable lengths to save this highly endangered species.
"San Diego's Very Own Spice Girls"These ostriches know how to make an impression; getting to know Paprika, Clove, Pepper, Cinnamon and Chili from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
"The Use of Acupuncture in Veterinary"San Diego Zoo senior veterinarian Dr. Beth Bicknese demonstrates the benefits of acupuncture in her patient, Zola the aardvark.
"Ambassador Animals Make New Friends in Los Angeles"Ambassador animals from San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park pay a visit to children and their families at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital.
"The Zoo: San Diego" provides a behind the scenes look at the daily lives of various species of animals and the teams that care for them. Featuring two parks, the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, as well as the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, San Diego Zoo Global is home to more than 700 species and 6,500 animals. A wide range of animals are introduced, including pandas, giraffes, Galapagos tortoises, koalas, elephants, mountain lions, two baby cheetahs that are learning how to be ambassadors for their species and a flock of ostriches known as the "Spice Girls." Besides the animals, the keepers and veterinarians at both the Zoo and the Safari Park -- many of whom have dedicated their lives to caring for animals, discuss what it's like to be a part of this world-renowned zoo.
Original Air Date: Aug 10, 2019
Genres: NatureTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
3 seasons available on demand (21 episodes)
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