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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under Season 5 Episode 1 - Lion Toothache
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    #1 - Lion Toothache

    S5:E1

    Lioness Maya has a fractured tooth, leading to a potentially life-threatening abscess. Taking a 160-kilogram cat to the dentist requires a team effort.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under Season 5 Episode 2 - Saving Koalas
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    #2 - Saving Koalas

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under Season 5 Episode 3 - Raising Gracie
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    #3 - Raising Gracie

    S5:E3

    Abandoned koala joey Gracie proves to be the cutest possible housemate to foster mother and keeper Annii, who has taken on her 24-hour care with a maternal flair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under Season 5 Episode 4 - Breaking the Ice
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    #4 - Breaking the Ice

    S5:E4

    Jacob learns about managing the coexistence of savannah animals; zoo staff face challenges during a health check of two kangaroos.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under Season 5 Episode 5 - Platypus Emergency
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    #5 - Platypus Emergency

    S5:E5

    All-hands-on-deck to try and save a six-month-old platypus; a breeding pair of Galapagos tortoises; in a breeding attempt with a little more speed, cheetah Liberty is tested for ovulation after mating.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under Season 5 Episode 6 - Chimp Challenge
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    #6 - Chimp Challenge

    S5:E6

    The team undertake one of their biggest challenges and do health checks on all 21 chimpanzees; in Dubbo, a lace monitor with a suspected head injury is brought to the wildlife hospital.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under Season 5 Episode 7 - Carnivores Galore
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    #7 - Carnivores Galore

    S5:E7

    A behind-the-scenes look at running Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia's largest zoo, located on Sydney Harbour's shores.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under Season 5 Episode 8 - Healing Hippos
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    #8 - Healing Hippos

    S5:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under Season 5 Episode 9 - Little Penguin Rescue
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    #9 - Little Penguin Rescue

    S5:E9

    Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital is the go-to destination for local injured wildlife.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under Season 5 Episode 10 - Savannah Elephants
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    #10 - Savannah Elephants

    S5:E10

    At Taronga's Western Plains Zoo, it's bath time for some of the largest residents.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Lion Toothache" is the best rated episode of "Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under" season 5. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/11/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Saving Koalas".