Taronga: Who's Who in the Zoo (2020) is a documentary, kids web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Taronga: Who's Who in the Zoo online in HD.
Taronga: Who's Who in the Zoo — Storyline
Join us at Taronga Zoo in Sydney for a new documentary series narrated by Naomi Watts. The series provides a look behind the scenes at what it takes to run one of the world's most famous and magnificent zoos.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Naomi Watts
Taronga: Who's Who in the Zoo — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2020-02-08 |
| Seasons | 6 |
| Episodes | 73 |
| Genre | Documentary, Kids |
| Language | English |
| Network | Nine Network |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 7.5/10 (2 votes) |
Taronga: Who's Who in the Zoo — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Kibali (2020-02-08) — On this episode, for the first time in ten years Taronga vets get up close to a silverback gorilla and try to save an injured Albatross, the world's largest sea bird, after it is b
- E2: Koala Rescue (2020-02-15) — As the largest bushfires on record devastate the country, Taronga Zoo vets take the battle to save Australian Native Wildlife to the frontline.
- E3: Platypus (2020-02-29) — Taronga attempts to create history by successfully exporting two platypuses to America; Taronga staff treat a sick Funnel Web, the world's most venomous spider; Will keepers find a
- E4: Lemur (2020-03-07) — On this episode, a pregnant ringtail lemur is badly injured in a fight and Taronga's vets have grave concerns for her unborn baby; Taronga's staff fight to save an entire species f
- E5: Waru (2020-03-14) — Join us at Taronga Zoo in Sydney for a new documentary series narrated by Naomi Watts. The series provides a look behind the scenes at what it takes to run one of the world's most
- E6: Nala (2020-03-28) — Introducing the beautiful Nala, an Australian Sea-Lion born at Taronga 10 years ago. Taronga is part of a regional breeding program for the Australian Sea-Lion, an endangered speci
- E7: 3 Chimps (2020-05-20) — On this episode, vets and keepers work together as they attempt a procedure that is rarely done at Taronga, putting three chimpanzees on the hospital operating table on the same da
- E8: Giraffe Move (2020-05-27) — Giraffe Move On this episode, keepers prepare to move their 3 giraffes to a brand-new enclosure. But the entire move is put on hold, as Taronga staff are shocked by the rapid decli
- E9: Fishing Cat (2020-06-03) — A mysterious virus threatens to wipe out an entire species of snapping turtles; an injured Fiordland crested penguin arrives from Melbourne Zoo, but will it settle in and call Taro
- E10: Mr Hobbs (2020-06-10) — Vets have to perform emergency surgery on a Tree Goanna, after a member of the public brought it into the wildlife hospital with a particularly unusual injury.
Season 2
- E1: Naomi's baby (2021-10-22) — Zoo staff embark on an ambitious, year-long undertaking, in an effort to help Naomi the chimpanzee, overcome a complicated medical condition.
- E2: Giraffe Migration (2021-10-29) — After five years of planning and construction, and at a cost of over 60 million dollars, Taronga Zoo's African Savannah Precinct is finally finished, and ready for the first reside
- E3: Squirrel Monkey (2021-11-05) — Two male Squirrel Monkeys arrive at Taronga for a very important mission – to breed with as many of the females as possible. Unfortunately, one frisky fellows' advances are not wel
- E4: Bilby Release (2021-11-12) — Malakai the koala is injured just as he enters the zoo's breeding programme, a baby croc snaps up some yummy treats, and a lesser known Australian marsupial gets a second chance.
- E5: Hungry Hippo (2021-11-19) — Trainee keeper Harmony learns how to care for the most dangerous bird in the world, while keepers out at Dubbo welcome a baby hippopotamus to the herd.
- E6: Kartika The Tiger (2021-11-26) — When tiger Kartika starts to act aggressively towards her cubs, zoo staff step in and plan a risky procedure to restore family peace. Meanwhile, Aldabra tortoise Lance puts two ver
- E7: Nala's Pup (2021-12-03) — Zoo staff and vets guide a newborn Australian sea lion pup through her first few months of life. Meanwhile, Sydney prepares to receive a pair of zebra, but will their new housemate
- E8: Lion Move (2021-12-10)
- E9: Red Panda Implant (2021-12-17) — The red panda exhibit is at capacity. Due to COVID-19, staff are unable to create space by moving these cute animals to another zoo, but luckily there is another way to keep this f
- E10: Roo Can't Chew (2021-12-31) — The red kangaroo is a true Australian icon, but when keepers notice the alpha male of the mob, Malu, is having problems eating, it's time to call in the mobile hospital to set him
- E11: Charlie's Walk (2022-01-07) — While Taronga is closed to the public, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's the perfect time for staff to take Charlie, the 300kg Australian sea lion, for an enriching walk around
- E12: The Devil You Know (2022-01-14) — The Tasmanian Devil is facing unprecedented challenges in the wild, as facial tumours decimate the wild population. But closer to home, Taronga's Western Plains Zoo welcomes the la
- E13: A Bug's Life (2022-01-21) — A celebration of the unsung heroes of Taronga Zoo: insects.
- E14: Hide and Beak (2022-01-28) — Pairing endangered parrots for breeding is more complicated than it seems.
- E15: Platypus Emergency (2022-02-04) — Vets race to nurse a malnourished platypus back to health.
- E16: Gimme Shell-ter (2022-02-11) — Sydney keepers get up close and personal with endangered turtles, while Dubbo keepers show off the amazing evolution of the world's largest tortoise.
Season 3
- E1: Lion Cubs (2022-10-07) — A historic moment for Taronga as Lioness Maya, gives birth. It's Sydney's first lion cub birth in nearly 20 years and it's the gift that just keeps on giving.
- E2: Gorilla (2022-10-14) — Taronga's entire hospital staff is put to the test, as two Western Lowland Gorillas are brought to the hospital. The pressure is on, as things don't exactly go to plan.
- E3: Daphne's Dentist (2022-10-21) — Enrichment of animals and the sustainable use of resources come together, as Taronga Zoo aims to reduce, reuse, and recycle their way to net zero.
- E4: Lion Pride (2022-11-11) — Before Taronga’s five new lion cubs can make their public debut, they must pass their medical checks and meet their father, Atto.
- E5: Pygmy Hippo (2022-11-18)
- E6: Feeding the Zoo (2022-11-25) — At Taronga Western Plains Zoo, a dedicated team spends days preparing the meals for the thousands of animals in their care, but the task of delivering the food is almost as big as
- E7: Tree Roo (2022-12-02) — Taronga Zoo's wildlife hospital is in a flap, as three injured birds suddenly arrive. Senior vet Larry is particularly worried about a barn owl that has serious head injuries after
- E8: Keeping It Real (2022-12-09) — Zookeeper Paul is one of the very few keepers employed across all divisions of the zoo, and over the course of a day, his work takes him from some of the most exotic animals in the
- E9: Who's Poo in the Zoo (2022-12-23) — It's a well-known saying, that what goes in, must come out, and Taronga's keepers and scientists depend on the valuable information that can be learned through a humble pile of ani
- E10: Halloween (2023-01-13) — Zoo staff undertake the painstaking process of x-raying their much-loved Asian Elephant, Tang Mo's feet. One wrong step, could destroy some seriously expensive medical equipment.
- E11: What a Joey! (2023-01-20) — Keepers learn that one of the bilbies has a joey in its pouch. Arrangements are made for the baby’s arrival.
- E12: Turkey Takeover (2023-01-27) — Keepers and maintenance staff must make space for an uninvited resident that loves making a mess.
- E13: Red Panda Problems (2023-02-03) — To bring Amala the red panda to the animal hospital for treatment, vets must dart her from afar. But can they bring her down safely from the treetop?
- E14: Larry and Stitch (2023-02-10) — An injured baby echidna is brought to Taronga for rehabilitation. Keepers hand-raise it for a year before releasing it to the wild.
- E15: Meat the Butcher (2023-02-17) — Taronga Zoo's only butcher goes through his busy day.
- E16: Going Batty (2023-02-24) — In order to ensure their survival, researchers study bats.
Season 4
- E1: Giraffe Jimiyu (2023-11-22) — In one of the biggest vet procedures ever performed at Taronga Zoo nearly 30 staff and specialists are involved in the risky sedation of their 5 1/2 metre tall giraffe Jimiyu.
- E2: Lwazi's New Family (2023-11-29) — Lwasi the male lion has left brother Ato, lioness Maya and their 5 cubs behind at Taronga Sydney and moved to Western Plains Zoo to start a family of his own.
- E3: King Hala (2023-12-06) — Hala is finding it increasingly hard to get up in the morning, so time for a health check to find out what's going on.
- E4: Monkey Business (2023-12-13) — He may live on an idyllic island habitat, but life isn't always easy for Vampeer the lone male squirrel monkey. Outside of breeding season the females often attack him, so the keep
- E5: Camel Lump (2023-12-20) — A mystery lump on Ras the camel's ear has everyone stumped, so its time to investigate. But sedating a camel weighing half a tonne is not the simplest procedure to undertake.
- E6: Wild Dog Masego (2023-12-27) — Out at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Masego the wild dog, needs surgery on a worrying lump on her chest. Not only are her keepers worried about what the vets might find, but whether
- E7: A Perfect Storm (2024-01-03) — It's an emotional farewell as the Taronga marine keepers wave goodbye to five-year-old Australian Sea Lion, 'Moby'.
- E8: What A Galah (2024-02-02) — Taronga's free flight bird experience is a favourite with visitors, but it can take months of training to ensure the birds are happy to take part and don't fly away.
- E9: Black Rhino Birth (2024-02-09) — After a 16-month gestation, Kufara the 13-year-old Black Rhino has gone into labour with her second calf.
- E10: The Singing Gibbon (2024-02-23) — The mating song between a White cheeked gibbon pair was a joy to hear, but when Taronga's female gibbon, Nellie died six months ago, the male, Kayak went silent.
Season 5
- E1: Lion Toothache (2024-11-13) — Lioness Maya has a fractured tooth, which could lead to a potentially life-threatening abscess. Will entering the Lion's Den for some dentistry improve the sassy outlook of Taronga
- E2: Saving Koalas (2024-11-20) — Joining forces to save an Australian icon, Senior Taronga Vet Larry and the team go out on Ngarigo land in New South Wales to assess the health of koala populations as part of the
- E3: Raising Gracie (2024-11-27) — Stealing the hearts of all who meet her, abandoned koala joey Gracie proves to be the cutest possible housemate to foster mother and keeper Annii, who has taken on her 24-hour care
- E4: Healing Hippos (2024-12-04) — Keeper Carolene shares a special bond with hippo Nile. Carolene notices a cloudiness in Nile's eyes, prompting urgent investigation. Platypus Mackenzie is being prepped for relocat
- E5: Platypus Emergency (2024-12-11) — An insight into Sydney's Taronga Zoo and its conservation success story. Over a century old and nestled in Sydney Harbour, Taronga's home to more than 5000 creatures and hundreds o
- E6: Chimp Challenge (2024-12-18) — In one of the biggest undertakings ever attempted at the zoo, the vet team must complete health checks on all twenty-one chimpanzees.
- E7: Carnivore Galore (2025-01-02) — Time for the male chimpanzees to receive health checks. In Dubbo we look backstage at 'The Sanctuary'. Keeper Molly introduces the less imposing members of the carnivore habitats
- E8: Breaking the Ice (2025-01-09) — From the seaside savannah of Taronga zoo to the wilds of Dubbo, keeper Jacob heads to Taronga's Western Plains to learn how his colleagues manage their mixed species exhibit.
- E9: Little Penguin Rescue (2025-01-31) — We follow the journey of a vulnerable little penguin through her progression from tiny to mighty. The monitoring systems that protect Taronga's fence lines have been triggered.
- E10: Savannah Elephants (2025-02-07) — A keeper detects a potentially dangerous lump in a juvenile gorilla. In Dubbo, Seven Asian elephants and their enclosure receive a thorough cleaning.
Season 6
- E1: Elephant Special (2025-11-04) — In this special episode, we follow the relocation of Taronga Zoo Sydney’s last two Asian elephants – as they prepare to leave their long-time home and begin a new chapter at Monart
- E2: Gorilla Warfare (2025-11-11) — At Taronga, silverback Kibali faces challenges from his increasingly bold son MJ. A sea lion swap sees Moby return and Storm relocated, but getting Storm into his crate is tough. P
- E3: Toothless Tiger (2025-11-18) — Aged Sumatran tigers face critical health checks. Sakti’s dental surgery goes into crisis. Separately, aged capybara Carlos gets a check-up, and a horticulturist hunts 10,000 termi
- E4: Baby Boom (2025-11-25) — Western Plains Zoo has a baby boom of quokkas, giraffes. Vets treat a sea eagle's fractured wing, and Uma the bush stone curlew trains for free flight.
- E5: Red Panda-Monium (2025-12-02) — The Taronga vet team races to give lioness Maya a contraceptive implant and full check-up before she wakes. Volunteers fail to perfect a turkey-proof red panda feeder.
- E6: Chatty Cheetah (2025-12-09) — Kayla is learning to feed the unpredictable python Rachel. The vet team carefully sedates cheetah Innes for a critical check. A keeper reveals the birthing process of a snail.
- E7: Emu Rescue (2025-12-16) — Taronga vets lead a koala rescue mission, using thermal drones to track them and testing for chlamydia. Three orphaned emu chicks are fattened up for release.
- E8: It's Tiger Time (2025-12-23) — Sumatran tiger Mawa has a high-stakes health check for a US breeding program. Keeper Molly juggles feeding meerkats and finding a special piece of wood for sun bear Molly.
- E9: Seal Survey (2025-12-30) — The Seal Team uses cutting-edge drone technology to conduct a seal survey on Sydney's northern beaches. Volunteers craft papier-mâché for a lion enrichment project.
- E10: Bongo Blood Draw (2026-01-13) — Taronga attempts to breed endangered Asian elephant Anjalee with Gung as time runs out. Bongo antelope Ekundo undergoes training for a stress-free blood draw.
- E11: Episode 11 — An injured koala and a complicated sea lion pregnancy are challenging the hospital team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Taronga: Who's Who in the Zoo have? 6 season(s) with 73 episodes.
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