Series synopsis
Secrets of the Zoo is an American reality family documentary television series that premiered on Nat Geo Wild on July 29, 2018. It ended on June 29, 2022. It stars Priya Bapodra and Mocean Melvin.
With nearly 6,000 veterinary cases and well over 100 births each year, the team at the Columbus Zoo has no shortage of incredible drama.
Premise
With nearly 6,000 veterinary cases and well over 100 births each year, the team at the Columbus Zoo has no shortage of incredible drama.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Priya Bapodra as Veterinarian
- Mocean Melvin as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 44 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | July 29, 2018 | August 26, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 12 | June 2, 2019 | August 18, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 10 | February 23, 2020 | April 26, 2020 |
| Season 4 | 8 | October 10, 2020 | November 28, 2020 |
| Season 5 | 8 | May 18, 2022 | July 3, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stand By Your Manatee An orphaned baby manatee is rescued from the wild. |
July 29, 2018 |
| 2 |
Run Cheetah Run The zoo doctors help an injured cheetah, then rescue 16 macaws |
July 29, 2018 |
| 3 |
Kangaroo Mance 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. |
August 5, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Penguin's New 'Do A penguin stuck in molt for a year has hopefully seen the last of his bad hair days. |
June 2, 2019 |
| 2 |
Love Is a Cheetah Cub The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium makes room for three adorable new cheetah cubs. |
June 2, 2019 |
| 3 |
Welcome to the Family The staff at the Columbus Zoo can hardly contain itself as it prepares to make a home for an orphaned baby gorilla. |
June 9, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dhole Lotta Love A 44-year-old orangutan has the biggest birthday bash of the year at the zoo. |
February 23, 2020 |
| 2 |
Grumpy Cat An Asian takin calf hangs on for dear life; a very grump tiger arrives at the zoo. |
March 1, 2020 |
| 3 |
Flock of Flamingoes An ornery ostrich refuses to get its shots; a pregnant rhino prepares to give birth; a beloved nanny goat fights for its life. |
March 8, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Cheetah's Greatest Race A cheetah fights for its life against a mysterious and debilitating illness, and an elephant is artificially inseminated. |
October 10, 2020 |
| 2 |
Snaky, Breaky Heart Get ready for some flamingo annual exam chaos, two adorable manatee orphans, some very glitzy polar bear poop, and a blind date with two rattlesnakes. |
October 17, 2020 |
| 3 |
Babies on Board Babies at the zoo! Meet adorable bouncy baby goats, a trio of fluffy flamingo chicks, a sweet baby gazelle, and a feisty eland calf at the Wilds. |
October 24, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Flock Star It’s a roller coaster ride at the zoo. A beloved flamingo fights for his life, a cheetah gets a critical biopsy, and the keepers scramble to keep up. |
May 18, 2022 |
| 2 |
Reindeer Pedicure This week: a deep dive into a rhino’s mouth, a group reindeer pedicure, a saucy monkey, a cuddly koala, and an afternoon stroll with a vulture. |
May 18, 2022 |
| 3 |
Tunnel of Love Sea lions rejoice! Long awaited Adventure Cove finally opens. Plus, a tiny loris and beloved iguana present strange mystery illnesses. |
May 25, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nat Geo Wild |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 29, 2018 |
| Last aired | June 29, 2022 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 21:00:00 |