Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under

Season 1 Episode 6: 103-Year-Old Tortoise

3 SeasonsApr 05, 2020NR45m8.4

Taronga staff throw a surprise party for the zoo’s oldest resident, Esmerelda, the 103-year-old Giant Aldabra Tortoise.

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Chimp Change

1. Chimp Change

Aired: Mar 1, 2020

Zookeepers have noticed that their silverback gorilla Kibali, has been unwell...

Episode 2 New Neck in the Woods

2. New Neck in the Woods

Aired: Mar 8, 2020

Taronga Zoo’s keepers try to reign in a very randy red panda! Vets and keeper...

Episode 5 Hungry, Hungry Hippo

5. Hungry, Hungry Hippo

Aired: Mar 29, 2020

A mysterious virus threatens to wipe out an entire species of snapping turtles.

Episode 6 103-Year-Old Tortoise

6. 103-Year-Old Tortoise

Aired: Apr 5, 2020

Taronga staff throw a surprise party for the zoo’s oldest resident, Esmerelda...

Episode 7 Bush Fire Rescue

7. Bush Fire Rescue

Aired: Apr 12, 2020

As the largest bushfires on record devastate the country, Taronga Zoo vets ta...

Episode 8 Baby Bongo

8. Baby Bongo

Aired: Apr 19, 2020

Taronga’s keepers get up close to their elephants at bath time.

Episode 9 Joey Ride

9. Joey Ride

Aired: Apr 26, 2020

Baby koala’s first ride on mum’s back doesn’t go according to plan.

Episode 10 Giraffe-Ic Park

10. Giraffe-Ic Park

Aired: May 3, 2020

Keepers prepare to move their 3 giraffes to a brand-new enclosure.


Info about Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: Nat Geo Wild

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary