Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under
A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run the Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia's largest zoo, located on the shores of Sydney Harbour.
8. Healing Hippos
0.0Jun 29, 2025
At Taronga, keeper Carolene observes cloudiness in hippo Nile’s eyes, leading to an urgent investigation. Due to hippos' size and danger, a large team of keepers, vets, and eye surgeons comes together to resolve the issue. Meanwhile, elder cotton-top tamarin Diego receives care as the primate team prepares him for an aged-animal assessment.