Series synopsis
The Zoo: San Diego is an American documentary reality television series that premiered on Animal Planet on August 10, 2019. It ended on April 3, 2021.
An all-access look at two parks: the world-class San Diego Zoo, voted #1 zoo in the world, and the one-of-a-kind, 1,800-acre San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The Zoo: San Diego will showcase the stories of some of the more than 3,500 animals that call these remarkable places home.
Premise
An all-access look at two parks: the world-class San Diego Zoo, voted #1 zoo in the world, and the one-of-a-kind, 1,800-acre San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The Zoo: San Diego will showcase the stories of some of the more than 3,500 animals that call these remarkable places home.
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | August 10, 2019 | September 28, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 9 | February 6, 2021 | April 3, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to Our World A baby klipspringer is born on one of the coldest nights of the season and is miraculously nursed back to health. The California condor team at the Safari Park goes to unbelievable lengths to save this highly endangered species. |
August 10, 2019 |
| 2 |
New Day for an Old Tortoise Hunter the koala is ready for a mate. Jaws the Galápagos tortoise isn't feeling well, and the zoo staff works to bring him out of his shell. The Safari Park has not one but two baby giraffe calves that need to be hand-reared simultaneously. |
August 10, 2019 |
| 3 |
Yeti and the Cubs There will be no peace in the world for the hamadryas baboons until Impo finds his mate; luckily, the San Diego Zoo keepers have a plan. Two young cheetah cubs are training to become animal ambassadors with the help of their experienced canine guide. |
August 17, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Baby Miracles Hippo Funani welcomes an addition and staff raise an orphaned koala. |
February 6, 2021 |
| 2 |
Mabel's Joy Hyena brothers Puru and Tuli prepare to share a habitat with the lions. |
February 13, 2021 |
| 3 |
Cubs Come Home A pair of rescued mountain lion cubs are ready for their new habitat. Plus, a white rhino undergoes an intense procedure in the hope of saving the species! |
February 20, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Animal Planet |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 10, 2019 |
| Last aired | April 3, 2021 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Saturday |