Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under - Season 5 - Eps 8: Healing Hippos
At Taronga, keeper Carolene observes cloudiness in hippo Nile’s eyes, leading to an urgent investigation. Due to hippos' size and danger, a large team of keepers, vets, and eye surgeons comes together to resolve the issue. Meanwhile, elder cotton-top tamarin Diego receives care as the primate team prepares him for an aged-animal assessment.
About Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under
Title: Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under
First Air Date: 2020-03-01
Last Air Date: 2025-06-22
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 7.6/10 (from 5 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 5
Total Episodes: 68
Network: Nat Geo Wild
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Remedy Television + Branded
Synopsis
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.
