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.
Showing Season 3 of 5
Season 3
2020
Behind the scenes stories of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds in Ohio.
01. Dhole Lotta Love
2020-02-23
A 44-year-old orangutan has the biggest birthday bash of the year at the zoo.
02. Grumpy Cat
2020-03-01
An Asian takin calf hangs on for dear life; a very grump tiger arrives at the zoo.
03. Flock of Flamingoes
2020-03-08
An ornery ostrich refuses to get its shots; a pregnant rhino prepares to give birth; a beloved nanny goat fights for its life.
04. King of the Jungle
2020-03-15
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.
05. Duckumentary
2020-03-22
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.
06. Dancing With the Devils
2020-03-29
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.
07. The Otter Limits
2020-04-05
Staff members at Columbus Zoo and The Wilds are counting down the days until spring.
08. Mandrill of the House
2020-04-12
A monkey shows its true colors; a gigantic female bison gets a checkup.
09. Big Bear Theory
2020-04-19
A herd of donkeys is wrangled into the barn for its annual checkup.
10. Cheetah Play Date
2020-04-26
Two of the zoo's cats receive some high-tech assistance in the baby-making department.
