Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under

The keepers guess how many cubs Mayah the lioness will give birth to.

Two of Taronga Zoo's gorillas will be anesthetized for their checkups.

After weeks of training, keepers prepare an elephant for x-ray imaging.

An injured barn owl arrives at Taronga for treatment. Keepers say goodbye to beloved sun bear Mr. Hobbs.

Keepers learn that one of the bilbies has a joey in its pouch. Arrangements are made for the baby’s arrival.

Keepers and maintenance staff must make space for an uninvited resident that loves making a mess.

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?

Before Taronga’s five new lion cubs can make their public debut, they must pass their medical checks and meet their father, Atto.

An injured baby echidna is brought to Taronga for rehabilitation. Keepers hand-raise it for a year before releasing it to the wild.

Keepers hide tasty treats in puzzles for the snakes and lizards to discover. This type of enrichment showcases the reptiles’ natural behaviors.

The complicated task of feeding all of Taronga’s residents falls on the zoo’s nutrition officers.

A dental dilemma for Daphne the bunny.

Scientists teach a rare bird its natural mating song.

Taronga Zoo's only butcher goes through his busy day.

A penguin with a serious leg injury is brought in for rehab.

In order to ensure their survival, researchers study bats.