Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under

Lioness Maya has a fractured tooth, leading to a potentially life-threatening abscess. Taking a 160-kilogram cat to the dentist requires a team effort.

Senior Taronga vet Larry and the team assess the health and genetics of six vital koala populations as part of the Koala Sentinel Project.

Gracie, the abandoned koala, charms as the cutest housemate for Annii.

Brendan and Bailey visit the fish market for ice to keep residents engaged.

A 6-month-old platypus, emaciated and tick-infested, needs saving.

The vet team conducts health exams under general anesthesia on all chimpanzees.

Keeper Molly showcases carnivore habitat members and the need for training

Keeper Carolene sees cloudiness in hippo Nile’s eyes, prompting urgent action.

Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital is the go-to destination for local injured wildlife.

At Taronga's Western Plains Zoo, it's bath time for some of the largest residents.