Secrets of the Zoo

2018•3 series

Available on NatGeoWild

One of the largest and most popular zoos in the US, Ohio's renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and its conservation park The Wilds, houses more than 10,000 animals on 12,000 acres. It's also the part-time home of beloved wildlife guru Jack Hanna, the zoo's director emeritus. Now, Nat Geo Wild is taking viewers inside the grounds and allowing them to experience what visitors can't: compelling, heartwarming stories, and behind-the-scenes moments and adventures. `Secrets of the Zoo' introduces both the animals and the legions of workers who create unforgettable connections between people and wildlife.

Episode 1Penguin's New 'Do

Penguin's New Do: A penguin that's had a year's worth of bad hair days gets a much-needed new look. The team calls in a human heart expert in the hope of saving chimp Lady. (S2, ep 2)

Episode 2Love Is a Cheetah Cub

The zoo goes wild for three cute cheetah cubs. But it's not all good news. Staff fight to save Arctic fox Anana, and monkey Finnick needs emergency care. (S2, ep 1)

Episode 3Welcome to the Family

Staff get ready to take in an orphaned baby gorilla. Pregnant giraffe Lulu has keepers on the edge of their seats and flamingo Annyung loses her squawk. (S2, ep 3)

Episode 4Baby Watch

Staff anxiously await the zoo's first giraffe baby in more than 20 years. A rowdy bunch of penguins needs a check-up - well, that's if the keepers can catch them. (S2, ep 4)

Episode 5Later, Gator!

Later, Gator! There's danger when an alligator snaps out of its restraints during a check-up. Staff uncover something serious when they treat a sloth with a limp. (S2, ep 5)

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