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The Best Episodes of Secrets of the Zoo

Every episode of Secrets of the Zoo ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Secrets of the Zoo!

Best episode
S1E1 Stand By Your Manatee
8.125 votes
Worst episode
S3E4 King of the Jungle
6.810 votes
Top season
Season 1
8.0avg
Binge time
1d 3h
44 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Secrets of the Zoo Season 1 Episode 1 - Stand By Your Manatee
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    S1:E1

    An orphaned baby manatee is rescued from the wild.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Secrets of the Zoo Season 2 Episode 9 - A Serval Star Is Born
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    S2:E9

    Baby pronghorns meet their adult roommates for the first time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Secrets of the Zoo Season 1 Episode 2 - Run Cheetah Run
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    S1:E2

    The zoo doctors help an injured cheetah, then rescue 16 macaws

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Secrets of the Zoo Season 1 Episode 3 - Kangaroo Mance
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    S1:E3

    Fergus, a male kangaroo, is ready to join the mob, but first the zoo team attempts to make a love connection between Fergus and a female named Beatrice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Secrets of the Zoo Season 2 Episode 2 - Love Is a Cheetah Cub
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    S2:E2

    The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium makes room for three adorable new cheetah cubs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Secrets of the Zoo Season 2 Episode 10 - Baa-Baa-Bad Teeth
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S2:E10

    A madrill needs life or death emergency care. An anaconda goes on a hunger strike

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Secrets of the Zoo Season 2 Episode 1 - Penguin's New 'Do
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S2:E1

    A penguin stuck in molt for a year has hopefully seen the last of his bad hair days.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Secrets of the Zoo Season 2 Episode 8 - Otter-ly Ridiculous
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S2:E8

    A bonobo's exam gets off to a rocky start; a Bactrian deer needs medical attention.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Secrets of the Zoo Season 3 Episode 1 - Dhole Lotta Love
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    S3:E1

    A 44-year-old orangutan has the biggest birthday bash of the year at the zoo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Secrets of the Zoo Season 2 Episode 7 - Febreze, Please
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S2:E7

    A tiny loris goes in for a CT scan; Febreze the skunk sees a heart specialist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Secrets of the Zoo Season 3 Episode 3 - Flock of Flamingoes
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S3:E3

    An ornery ostrich refuses to get its shots; a pregnant rhino prepares to give birth; a beloved nanny goat fights for its life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Secrets of the Zoo Season 2 Episode 11 - Baby Elephant Watch
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S2:E11

    Phoebe the elephant goes into labor; Aurora the polar bear gets a root canal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Secrets of the Zoo Season 2 Episode 4 - Baby Watch
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S2:E4

    Everyone at the zoo awaits the birth of Zuri the giraffe's baby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Secrets of the Zoo Season 2 Episode 5 - Later, Gator
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S2:E5

    A new sloth bear has major lung issues; a gator breaks out of restraints in an exam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Secrets of the Zoo Season 2 Episode 3 - Welcome to the Family
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S2:E3

    The staff at the Columbus Zoo can hardly contain itself as it prepares to make a home for an orphaned baby gorilla.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Secrets of the Zoo Season 3 Episode 5 - Duckumentary
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S3:E5

    Rory the duck, Krypto the Onager, and Unga the Bonobo are given a whole new lease on life, and Zucchini the Beaver has a gigantic tooth problem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Secrets of the Zoo Season 2 Episode 6 - Polar Bear Palooza
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    S2:E6

    The staff throws a polar bear party; Priya works with her husband on a shark exam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Secrets of the Zoo Season 3 Episode 4 - King of the Jungle
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    S3:E4

    Staff members have their hands full with an adorable koala that’s losing weight, and a routine exam on a beloved lemur takes an unexpected turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Secrets of the Zoo Season 1 Episode 4 - Rhino Mite!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E4

    The team hits the coast for animal conservation, returning two rescued mantaees to their native waters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Secrets of the Zoo Season 1 Episode 5 - Beauties and Beasts
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E5

    Baby fever spreads as a cheetah repopulation program goes into full effect and the park's most chill residents get a frozen spaghetti seal treat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Secrets of the Zoo Season 1 Episode 6 - Bringing Up Baby
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E6

    The keepers make their early morning breakfast rounds at the Heart of Africa exhibit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Secrets of the Zoo Season 2 Episode 12 - Polar Bear Express
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S2:E12

    A 600-pound manatee named Agua is released back into the wild after years at the zoo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Secrets of the Zoo Season 3 Episode 2 - Grumpy Cat
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S3:E2

    An Asian takin calf hangs on for dear life; a very grump tiger arrives at the zoo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Secrets of the Zoo Season 3 Episode 6 - Dancing With the Devils
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S3:E6

    Iconic Australian animals make an entrance, a rare mountain goat birth is recorded, and a near extinct species of deer take keepers for a swim.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Secrets of the Zoo Season 3 Episode 7 - The Otter Limits
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S3:E7

    Staff members at Columbus Zoo and The Wilds are counting down the days until spring.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Stand By Your Manatee" is the best rated episode of Secrets of the Zoo. It scored 8.1/10 from 25 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on July 29, 2018.

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