Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under - Season 5

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Lion Toothache

1 - Lion Toothache

Air Date: May 11, 2025

Lioness Maya has a fractured tooth, leading to a potentially life-threatening abscess. Taking a 160-kilogram cat to the dentist requires a team effort.

Saving Koalas

2 - Saving Koalas

Air Date: May 18, 2025

A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run the Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia's largest zoo, located on the shores of Sydney Harbour.

Raising Gracie

3 - Raising Gracie

Air Date: May 25, 2025

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 with a maternal flair.

Breaking the Ice

4 - Breaking the Ice

Air Date: June 1, 2025

Jacob learns about managing the coexistence of savannah animals; zoo staff face challenges during a health check of two kangaroos.

Platypus Emergency

5 - Platypus Emergency

Air Date: June 8, 2025

All-hands-on-deck to try and save a six-month-old platypus; a breeding pair of Galapagos tortoises; in a breeding attempt with a little more speed, cheetah Liberty is tested for ovulation after mating.

Chimp Challenge

6 - Chimp Challenge

Air Date: June 15, 2025

The team undertake one of their biggest challenges and do health checks on all 21 chimpanzees; in Dubbo, a lace monitor with a suspected head injury is brought to the wildlife hospital.

Carnivores Galore

7 - Carnivores Galore

Air Date: June 22, 2025

A behind-the-scenes look at running Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia's largest zoo, located on Sydney Harbour's shores.

Episode 8

8 - Episode 8

Episode 9

9 - Episode 9

Episode 10

10 - Episode 10