The Zoo
TVPG
Reality
Animals
A first-ever, in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at the diverse animals residing at the Bronx Zoo.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Saturday, May 9
The Elephant Next Door
Season 5 • Episode 7
The zoo staff works to build a relationship between a pair of Asian elephants.
Saturday, May 9
Handsome Hog
Season 5 • Episode 12
Howie the wallaby is ready to be relocated where he will meet his new mob and potential mates.
Saturday, May 9
Mystery Piglet
Season 5 • Episode 6
One keeper builds a bond with a Magellanic penguin chick reluctant to be hand-fed.
Saturday, May 9
A New Reality
Season 5 • Episode 1
The first known U.S. case of COVID-19 in animals is confirmed when a Malayan tiger tests positive.
Saturday, May 9
Cubs in Queens
Season 5 • Episode 4
A gorilla must undergo a critical root canal to fix its tooth problem.
Saturday, May 9
Giraffe Dance
Season 5 • Episode 5
A young silver langur falls ill; giraffes Jigsaw and Zizi are paired for breeding.
Saturday, May 9
Tiny Fox, Big Heart
Season 5 • Episode 8
After a long road to recovery, a golden eagle is ready for its debut at the Eagle Aviary exhibit.
Sunday, May 10
Giraffe Dance
Season 5 • Episode 5
A young silver langur falls ill; giraffes Jigsaw and Zizi are paired for breeding.
Sunday, May 10
Tiny Fox, Big Heart
Season 5 • Episode 8
After a long road to recovery, a golden eagle is ready for its debut at the Eagle Aviary exhibit.
Sunday, May 10
Handle With Care
Season 1 • Episode 3
A tomistoma, a freshwater crocodilian, stops laying eggs and keepers scramble to treat her.
Sunday, May 10
A Star Is Born
Season 1 • Episode 7
Birth of a little blue penguin causes a sensation; something is wrong with Snowball, a snow leopard.
Saturday, May 16
The Great Turtle Comeback
Season 4 • Episode 2
After surgery, Olga the ostrich is ready to be reunited with her flock; a squirrel monkey arrives.
Saturday, May 16
Velcro the Incredible
Season 4 • Episode 7
A new male okapi named Magani is paired with Kweli but Kweli develops congestive heart failure.
Saturday, May 16
Bouncing Troody
Season 5 • Episode 2
Troody the young red kangaroo has big shoes to fill; Bactrian fawns prepare to go on exhibit.
Saturday, May 16
Kangaroos in Trees
Season 5 • Episode 10
The zoo's lone tree kangaroo is getting a mate, and the staff is hopeful for a new generation.
Saturday, May 16
Bronx Blizzard
Season 5 • Episode 11
The zoo welcomes Edward the bat-eared fox as its newest ambassador animal.
Saturday, May 16
New Cats on the Block
Season 5 • Episode 3
A rescued harbor seal pup finds a new home; an Amur tiger struggles to adjust to its new home.
Saturday, May 16
Lemur Love
Season 5 • Episode 9
Bull sea lions trade places to meet girlfriends; Sifaka lemurs form a new breeding pair.
Sunday, May 17
New Cats on the Block
Season 5 • Episode 3
A rescued harbor seal pup finds a new home; an Amur tiger struggles to adjust to its new home.
Sunday, May 17
Lemur Love
Season 5 • Episode 9
Bull sea lions trade places to meet girlfriends; Sifaka lemurs form a new breeding pair.
Sunday, May 17
Birds and the Bees
Season 1 • Episode 5
Leo, a snow leopard rescued from Pakistan, has trouble eating because of a broken canine.
Sunday, May 17
Walk on the Wild Side
Season 1 • Episode 6
The future of the American bison depends on a high-stakes race across the country.
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