The Zoo: San Diego
2019–2021 · discovery+ · 55 min · 2 seasons
S02E09 · Abigail the Incredible
Sun, 2 May, 11:00 am
Staff feel the pressure as a century-old Galapagos tortoise undergoes surgery. And, an orphan koala bear gets a special birthday surprise.
About
From the producers of Animal Planet's The Zoo and The Aquarium comes The Zoo: San Diego. An all-new series that provides Animal Planet's global audiences with a revealing, behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Zoo Global, whose mission is to save species worldwide while inspiring passion for animals and nature. Featuring two parks, the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, as well as the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, San Diego Zoo Global is home to more than 700 species and 6,500 animals. Their stories will be featured in every episode of The Zoo: San Diego.
Episodes
- E01
Baby Miracles
Sun, 7 Mar· 89 minAn adorable baby hippo arrives and an orphaned koala needs support. Plus, a team travels to Kenya to share their innovative milk formula for elephant calves.
- E02
Cubs Come Home
Sun, 14 Mar· 45 minA pair of rescued mountain lion cubs are ready for their new habitat. Plus, a white rhino undergoes an intense procedure in the hope of saving the species!
- E03
Mabel's Joy
Sun, 21 Mar· 45 minHyena brothers are moved into the lions' habitat. Plus, the staff are ecstatic when a zebra shows signs of pregnancy and Mabel the pygmy hippo welcomes a calf.
- E04
Cheetah on the Run
Sun, 28 Mar· 45 minThe staff develop an innovative course of treatment when a cheetah has an injury. Plus, the zoo hosts the only pair of platypuses outside Australia.
- E05
Koala Boys
Sun, 4 Apr· 45 minThe Rhino Rescue Center welcomes Arthur, the southern white rhino calf. Meanwhile, a young nyala must be hand-raised before returning to its herd.
- E06
Baby Wallaby Debut
Sun, 11 Apr· 44 minWhen lesser flamingo eggs and chicks are being preyed upon, the team must make a nerve-wracking decision. Plus, a wallaby and her joey become ambassador animals.
- E07
Hog Wild
Sun, 18 Apr· 44 minAfter taking over the former red river hog habitat, a gazelle gives the team a big surprise. Staff race to prepare a den when they suspect the Amur leopard is pregnant.
- E08
Dining with Meerkats
Sun, 25 Apr· 45 minStaff hope for a mating match between the black rhino newcomers. Meanwhile, the meerkats are put on a new diet and a lizard needs support.
- E09
Abigail the Incredible
Sun, 2 May· 45 minStaff feel the pressure as a century-old Galapagos tortoise undergoes surgery. And, an orphan koala bear gets a special birthday surprise.
