The Zoo

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The Zoo (2008)

The Zoo

An in depth visit to Australia's premier zoos. What really happens behind the scenes; for example, how do you deal with an elephant's stomach problems? It's a whole new world on the other side of the enclosures.

Series, 2008, Documentary, Real Life


The Zoo - TV Showtimes

Sunday, March 8

10:30am

The Zoo ‘Western Plains Giraffe Baby / Taronga's Escaped Condor...’

7TWO

The Zoo

'Western Plains Giraffe Baby / Taronga's Escaped Condor / Pelican Feet Problems'

7TWO, 10:30am, Sun, 8 Mar 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

There's a baby giraffe on the way at the Western Plains Zoo, a poor pelican with troublesome feet to treat and a condor on the loose at Taronga Zoo in Sydney. Presented by Melissa Doyle.

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life


Monday, March 9

6:00am

The Zoo ‘Western Plains Giraffe Baby / Taronga's Escaped Condor...’

7TWO

The Zoo

'Western Plains Giraffe Baby / Taronga's Escaped Condor / Pelican Feet Problems'

7TWO, 6:00am, Mon, 9 Mar 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

There's a baby giraffe on the way at the Western Plains Zoo, a poor pelican with troublesome feet to treat and a condor on the loose at Taronga Zoo in Sydney. Presented by Melissa Doyle.

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life


Tuesday, March 10

6:00am

The Zoo ‘Elephant Accident / Pregnant Pepper The Binturong /...’

7TWO

The Zoo

'Elephant Accident / Pregnant Pepper The Binturong / Penguin In Pain'

7TWO, 6:00am, Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Indah means 'beautiful' in Malaysian which is why Pepper's little girl is called it. Pepper and her partner Emas are the resident Binturongs (bear-cats to you) at Taronga Zoo.

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life


Wednesday, March 11

6:00am

The Zoo ‘Turtle Trouble / IVF for Rhino / Delicate Gorilla...’

7TWO

The Zoo

'Turtle Trouble / IVF for Rhino / Delicate Gorilla Pregnancy / Snake Phobias'

7TWO, 6:00am, Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Zoo staff need to work out what's wrong with a troubled turtle, one lucky rhinoceros gets IVF treatment and everyone waits with bated breath for a gorilla to give birth. Plus, what can be done when you fear snakes even more than Indiana Jones?

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life


1:30pm

The Zoo ‘Turtle Trouble / IVF for Rhino / Delicate Gorilla...’

7TWO

The Zoo

'Turtle Trouble / IVF for Rhino / Delicate Gorilla Pregnancy / Snake Phobias'

7TWO, 1:30pm, Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Zoo staff need to work out what's wrong with a troubled turtle, one lucky rhinoceros gets IVF treatment and everyone waits with bated breath for a gorilla to give birth. Plus, what can be done when you fear snakes even more than Indiana Jones?

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life


Thursday, March 12

6:00am

The Zoo ‘Libya Fox Due to give Birth / Jimiyu Giraffe the Rock...’

7TWO

The Zoo

'Libya Fox Due to give Birth / Jimiyu Giraffe the Rock Star'

7TWO, 6:00am, Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

An in depth visit to Australia's premier zoos. What really happens behind the scenes; for example, how do you deal with an elephant's stomach problems? It's a whole new world on the other side of the enclosures.

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life


1:30pm

The Zoo ‘Libya Fox Due to give Birth / Jimiyu Giraffe the Rock...’

7TWO

The Zoo

'Libya Fox Due to give Birth / Jimiyu Giraffe the Rock Star'

7TWO, 1:30pm, Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

An in depth visit to Australia's premier zoos. What really happens behind the scenes; for example, how do you deal with an elephant's stomach problems? It's a whole new world on the other side of the enclosures.

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life


Friday, March 13

6:00am

The Zoo ‘Sun Bear Tooth Trouble / Orphan Wallaby / Asiatic Cat...’

7TWO

The Zoo

'Sun Bear Tooth Trouble / Orphan Wallaby / Asiatic Cat Tumor'

7TWO, 6:00am, Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Vets try to help a cute little sun bear get over his toothache and tackle the problem of a big cat with a tumour. Plus - cuteness alert - there's an orphaned wallaby too. Presented by Melissa Doyle.

Series, Australia, English, Documentary, Real Life


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