The Zoo (2017–2021)

1. S01E01Higher PurposeFebruary 18, 2017—Two adorable tiger cubs have outgrown their keepers and need to move to the adult exhibit. A silverback gorilla receives pioneering treatmen
2. S01E02Handle With CareFebruary 25, 2017—A tomistoma, a freshwater crocodilian, stops laying eggs and a team of keepers scrambles to treat her. The veterinary team has to rescue a b
3. S01E03Walk on the Wild SideMarch 4, 2017—The future of the American Bison depends on a high-stakes race across the country. The reptile staff have their hands full with a diamond ra
4. S01E04Moving DayMarch 11, 2017—The Zoo's huge male sea lion is in rut, and staff need to move the young males before he becomes territorial. The vet team come up with an i
5. S01E05A Star Is BornMarch 18, 2017—The birth of a little blue penguin causes a sensation at the Bronx Zoo. The veterinary team scrambles to figure out what is wrong with Snowb
6. S01E06Love ShackMarch 25, 2017—To help love bloom between two kiwis, zoo staff build an elaborate hut into which they introduce a pair of potential mates. When a King Cobr
7. S01E07Birds and the BeesApril 1, 2017—A snow leopard named Leo that was rescued from Pakistan has trouble eating because of a broken tooth; the bird department works fast to rest
8. S01E08Back to AfricaApril 8, 2017—A journey to eastern Africa is undertaken to return thousands of toads to the wild that were rescued from extinction. Also: A giraffe tries

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Kangaroo DaveMarch 10, 2018—Dave, a kangaroo suffering from chronic arthritis, tries cryotherapy. A large group of rambunctious gharials are trained to patiently wait f
2. S02E02The Tiger's DanceMarch 17, 2018—When keepers introduce two tigers as potential mates, the process proves bumpy. A pair of African porcupines arrive at the zoo, requiring de
3. S02E03Bears Will Be BearsMarch 24, 2018—The brown bears keep tearing up their exhibit, leaving zoo staff scrambling for a solution. Armani the aardvark gets treated for a tooth inf
4. S02E04An Elephant's TrustMarch 31, 2018—Trust and experience are put to the test when an elephant requires delicate veterinary treatment from her keepers. Endangered pink pigeons n
5. S02E05Slow Loris RomanceApril 7, 2018—
6. S02E06A Polar Bear In The CityApril 14, 2018—The last polar bear in New York City is showing his age so the staff makes sure he gets all the attention he needs. A trio of red ruffed lem
7. S02E07The Eagle Has LandedApril 21, 2018—A pregnant African wild dog has the staff anxiously preparing for the big day. Zoo director Jim Breheny steps in to help a keeper learn how
8. S02E08Miracle CubApril 28, 2018—The ingenuity of zoo staff is put to the test as they devise a treatment for a newborn snow leopard cub struggling to walk. A group of surpr
9. S02E09Training DragonsMay 5, 2018—The squirrel monkeys play hard-to-get with the Children's Zoo's keepers. A pair of Komodo dragons meet for the first time, with explosive re
10. S02E10A Gorilla with HeartMay 5, 2018—Surgery on a silverback gorilla's broken canine reveals a more serious medical issue. Is love in the air for two Birds of Paradise, Glory an

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The Marvelous Mott MottFebruary 10, 2019—Beloved camel Max develops a large abscess on the top of his head; a marmot prepares for her first classroom visit as an ambassador animal;
2. S03E02A Sea Lion Pup Grows UpFebruary 17, 2019—Zoo staff face unexpected setbacks weaning a bright sea lion pup off her mother's milk. The bird team steps in To support a rejected curasso
3. S03E03Andre the Baby GoatFebruary 24, 2019—A markhor goat gives birth to Andre, the biggest baby of the year; a baby bat requires human care before it can be reintroduced to its colon
4. S03E04Bouba's BackMarch 3, 2019—Andean bear Bouba returns from the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to reunite with his mate, Nicole; a king cobra is treated; Blanche, a f
5. S03E05Otter Under the WeatherMarch 10, 2019—A 14-year-old otter is not its usual, energetic self; staff at the New York Aquarium move their sharks to a new exhibit; quirky capercaillie
6. S03E06Baby Bunnies, Big WorldMarch 17, 2019—Crate training Nikita the Amur tiger in preparation for her move to Washington, D.C., proves challenging; an endangered Chinese alligator sh
7. S03E07The Kings of QueensMarch 24, 2019—A trio of new penguin chicks are introduced to the pool for their first swim; family dynamics change when the mandrill monkey troop welcomes
8. S03E08A Warthog Named PeachesMarch 31, 2019—Peaches, a 2-month-old warthog, charms his keepers while training to become an animal ambassador; a nervous one-horned rhino adjusts to her
9. S03E09The Great Gaur MoveApril 7, 2019—Keepers introduce three gaur, a large species of cattle, to the rest of the herd; a sickly sambar fawn is rushed to the health center; the b
10. S03E10Grumpy Cats' New DigsApril 14, 2019—Iray, a red ruffed lemur, is rushed to the health center when keepers discover a wound on its leg; a new exhibit is built for the Pallas' ca
11. S03E11Giraffe in the CityApril 21, 2019—A giraffe named Mashengo journeys from the Indiana Zoo to his new home in the Bronx; keepers hand-raise endangered ducklings and release the
12. S03E12Taming of the Shrew The ZooApril 28, 2019—Cardiologists try to determine why the geladas are experiencing a life-threatening heart condition; Nile crocodiles are shifted off exhibit
13. S03E13Mending WillowMay 5, 2019—A team tests the problem-solving skills of lions against those of snow leopards; Willow, a young red panda, is having mysterious foot proble
14. S03E14Snow Monkey SocialMay 12, 2019—A new bison calf has a hard time keeping up with his mom; the bird department prepares a group of Von der Decken hornbill chicks for their m

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01A New BeginningApril 4, 2020—Max the camel faces new challenges as he ages. The zoo prepares to give an injured turkey vulture a permanent home, but after healing, there
2. S04E02The Great Turtle ComebackApril 4, 2020—A charismatic ostrich named Olga works to be reunited with her flock. Buster the squirrel monkey is introduced to the Zoo's troop of feisty
3. S04E03Tiger's Day at the DentistApril 11, 2020—The staff is hopeful for a successful breeding season when Mshango the giraffe meets the females of the herd. Power tools are needed for an
4. S04E04Beloved BugsApril 18, 2020—The zoo anxiously awaits the arrival of a snow leopard called K2's fourth cub. The staff is pleased when a pair of Andean condors embrace th
5. S04E05Wallaby in the CityApril 25, 2020—A rowdy, young markhor is injured and vets must treat his infected hoof. The TAB staff head to Manhattan to rescue a wallaby living in an ap
6. S04E06Cougar Cub RescueMay 2, 2020—A trio of abandoned puma cubs arrives at the zoo, while the staff grows concerned that Ella, the oldest rhino, is not acting herself. Meanwh
7. S04E07Velcro the IncredibleMay 9, 2020—An okapi called Magani is ready to breed and is paired with veteran Kweli to learn the ropes. Lola the blue iguana plays hard-to-get when in
8. S04E08New Chick on the BlockMay 15, 2020—A popular sea lion falls ill after ingesting a foreign object. The avian team devises a plan to increase the cock-of-the-rocks population. E
9. S04E09Fawns Become FriendsMay 23, 2020—Two sickly newborn fawns form an unbreakable bond while they are hand-reared by staff. Leopard Khazo gets a surprise that enhances her life,
10. S04E10Porcupine Blind DateMay 30, 2020—The zoo opens an endangered turtle species facility, while Malayan tigers Suhanna and Rimba struggle to breed, because Rimba seems disintere
11. S04E11A Rare EggJune 6, 2020—It's a series of firsts when the Central Park Zoo welcomes its first-ever Atlantic puffin chick. A rhino called Penny undergoes a series of
12. S04E12Penguins In LoveJune 13, 2020—Seven "Little Blues" join the penguin exhibit and are quick to mingle with the rest of the colony. When a honey-loving grizzly slows her ste
13. S04E13Great Snakes!June 20, 2020—After more than 100 venomous snakes are taken from a private home, it's up to the zoo to care for them. Two Pronghorn fawns make their debut
14. S04E14Wild Dogs on the MoveJune 27, 2020—A trio of rare Dhole canines are prepared to make their cross-country journey to the zoo, and keepers anxiously await their arrival. A tinam
15. S04E15InnovatorsJuly 4, 2020—The Zoo takes audiences on a first-ever, in-depth look behind the scenes at the Bronx Zoo. With full access to its 265-acre campus, located

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01A New RealityOctober 9, 2021—The zoo's medical team must perform critical surgery on a bison calf born with a bowed leg; three lynx kittens are ready to explore their ex
2. S05E02Bouncing TroodyOctober 9, 2021—A keel-billed toucan confiscated from smugglers begins a new life at the zoo; Troody the young red kangaroo has big shoes to fill; a herd of
3. S05E03New Cats on the BlockOctober 16, 2021—Rescued harbor seal pup Sydney finds a new family at the New York Aquarium; zoo staff are challenged when a skittish Amur tiger struggles to
4. S05E04Cubs in QueensOctober 23, 2021—A gorilla must undergo a critical root canal to fix its tooth problem; a red-crested turaco chick fledges the nest; a pair of puma cubs trav
5. S05E05Giraffe DanceOctober 30, 2021—When Kip the young silver langur falls ill, he must be nursed back to health; Cora, the white-naped crane chick, is relocated and introduced
6. S05E06Mystery PigletNovember 6, 2021—When Matthew the feisty camel develops a tooth issue, the zoo staff is determined to treat him; Ivy the babirusa is expecting for the very f
7. S05E07The Elephant Next DoorNovember 13, 2021—The zoo staff works to build a relationship between a pair of Asian elephants with very different personalities; vets treat an ocellated tur
8. S05E08Tiny Fox, Big HeartNovember 20, 2021—After a long road to recovery, a golden eagle is ready for its debut at the Eagle Aviary exhibit.
9. S05E09Lemur LoveNovember 27, 2021—At the zoo and the New York Aquarium, bull sea lions Clyde and Tacoma trade places to meet a new set of girlfriends; Sifaka lemurs Gemina an
10. S05E10Kangaroos in TreesDecember 4, 2021—A pair of rescued Mang Mountain pit vipers move into a lush new exhibit
11. S05E11Bronx BlizzardDecember 5, 2021—A snow day means playtime for the animals and hard work for the zoo staff.
12. S05E12Handsome HogDecember 12, 2021—Howie the wallaby moves to Arizona to meet his new mob and potential mates.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed