Animal Planet Gives a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Bronx Zoo

Animal Planet will soon premiere The Zoo, which will give audiences an in-depth look behind the scenes at the Bronx Zoo, according to a press release.
 

The docuseries, which was filmed over an eight-month period, takes an inside look at the more than 6,000 animals and the 500-plus people who work at the Bronx Zoo. It also highlights the zoo's expert animal care and its mission to conserve wildlife around the globe. 

In the first episode at the Bronx Zoo, viewers are introduced to Ntondo, a silverback gorilla diagnosed with glaucoma; Malayan tiger cubs being prepped for Tiger Mountain; and a zookeeper who gets two endangered maleo birds to form a pair bond and breed.

Audiences will also get a closer look at how the Bronx Zoo rescued an orphaned snow leopard cub and how, with the help of the Toledo Zoo, prevented the extinction of the Kihansi spray toad.

"The Zoo is an inspiring and eye-opening first-ever look at the diverse animals residing at the Bronx Zoo and the passionate caretakers working at the zoo," said Patrice Andrews, General Manager of Animal Planet, in a statement. "Our series gives amazing access for our viewers to get a first-hand look at the conservation efforts of the Wildlife Conservation Society."