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The Wildlife Docs

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"The Wildlife Docs" takes viewers inside the work of zoological professionals -- including veterinarians, technicians and trainers -- at Busch Gardens Tampa, as they care for thousands of exotic animals whose home is the popular tourist destination. The series showcases everything from preventive care to ground-breaking medical procedures, giving viewers the opportunity to observe what the millions of people who visit Bush Gardens each year rarely get to see. The hostess of the weekly half-hour series is actress Rachel Reenstra.

Season 3 Episodes

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Episode 1: Kangaroo Friends in Hyrax Places

Oct 3, 2015 · 30m

Mikey, a four-year old male, red kangaroo, has stopped eating, and it's up to The Wildlife Docs to figure out why. Plus, The Docs encounter an unusual animal when Alfalfa, a rock hyrax, comes in for his annual check-up.

Episode 2: A Cat With a Bird's Eye View

Oct 10, 2015 · 30m

Meet Kenya, an unique African cat called the serval, as she visits the Animal Care Center. Then, the team cares for some of the exotic African birds, including an Abyssinian hornbill chick, a West African crowned crane, and a group of sociable weavers.

Episode 3: A Penguin for Your Crocs

Oct 17, 2015 · 30m

Two young penguins hatched at the park move in with the rest of the group, and one of the older penguins hasn't been swimming normally. Then, the team takes extra care when training their resident Nile crocodile.

Episode 4: Lemur Babies!

Oct 24, 2015 · 30m

The team cares for the three, new, teeny-tiny additions to the park's ring-tailed lemur troop!

Episode 5: The Long and Short of It

Oct 31, 2015 · 30m

The team travels to Michigan to help restore one of the cutest and important animals in the forest, the American Marten. Plus, discover the history of the giraffe herd at Busch Gardens, and a female giraffe named âRubyâ is treated for a tooth infection.

Episode 6: Panama Wildlife Rescue

Nov 7, 2015 · 30m

The team travels to the rainforests of Panama to rescue endangered wildlife like a tiny porcupine and a howler monkey. Witness the difference between the two-toed and the three-toed sloth. Plus, discover what happens to a baby jaguar.

Episode 8: Cheetahs by Land, Lions by Sea

Nov 21, 2015 · 30m

A pair of cheetah cubs is growing up fast, but one of these cats has an injury that has been slowing him down. The team travels to San Diego to support emergency rescue efforts of a record-high number of sick sea lion pups!

Episode 9: Hip, Hop, Hooray!

Jan 16, 2016 · 30m

A female cheetah has had an accident and must undergo major surgery. Plus, the park's kangaroo mob is expanding, and one of the new additions is due in for a special exam with The Wildlife Docs.

Episode 10: Gibbon Me Some Shellfish

Jan 23, 2016 · 30m

The Wildlife Docs take a male gibbon in for a CT scan to see if they can discover why he's been sticking grass up his nose. Plus, some young conservationists help restore an oyster reef.

Episode 11: You Can't Handle the Tooth!

Jan 30, 2016 · 30m

When tooth trouble strikes a male hippo, the whole team must act quickly to perform emergency dental surgery. Then, follow along as Percy the porcupine goes in for his annual check-up.

Episode 12: Jambo Junction

Feb 6, 2016 · 30m

Say hello to some of the animals that live at Jambo Junction at Busch Gardens Tampa. A rock hyrax, a serval, a sloth and a giant rabbit all have appointments with The Wildlife Docs.

Episode 13: Love Sick

Feb 13, 2016 · 30m

The female elephants are meeting a 13,000-pound male elephant for the very first time. Let's hope love is in the air! Plus, a young lioness hasn't been feeling well and must undergo emergency surgery.

Episode 15: Docs on the Road

Feb 27, 2016 · 30m

From a forest in Michigan to the coast of California to the jungles of Panama, the Docs hit the road to help animals in need like the marten, sea lions and sloths.

Episode 16: Cute Chimps & Amazing Anteaters

Mar 5, 2016 · 30m

Discover how smart chimps really are and follow along as a female chimp goes in for her annual check-up. Then, a young lesser anteater goes from hanging out with mom to hanging out with park guests as an animal ambassador.

Episode 17: African Giraffe Rescue

Mar 12, 2016 · 30m

Journey to the center of Africa, the country of Uganda, to witness an amazing rescue of the endangered Rothschild's giraffe.

Episode 18: Mystery of Kidepo Lions

Apr 2, 2016 · 30m

Dr. Pete journeys to Africa to help the Uganda Wildlife Authority figure out a mysterious disease affecting the lions of Kidepo Valley National Park.

Episode 19: Up Close With Gorillas

Apr 9, 2016 · 30m

Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, in the heart of Africa, as The Wildlife Docs witness an amazing wild gorilla family. Discover how gorilla babies learn to climb trees in the jungle.

Episode 20: Snakes on a Pain

Apr 16, 2016 · 30m

Two snakes are having issues: one won’t eat and one is having trouble breathing…. it’s up to The Wildlife Docs to find out why. Plus, a male hyena has an infected tooth, and a female hyena needs emergency surgery.

Episode 22: Metabolic Monkey Business

Apr 30, 2016 · 30m

When a cotton-top tamarin goes in for his regular check-up, The Wildlife Docs discover he has diabetes. Plus, meet five guest doctors who offer their specialized expertise to help the animals at Busch Gardens.

Episode 23: Gorilla Grows Up

May 7, 2016 · 30m

Follow along as the newest member of the Western Lowland gorilla troop at Busch Gardens grows from a baby hold onto mom… to crawling… to walking!

Episode 24: Journey to Africa

May 14, 2016 · 30m

Journey to Uganda, in the center of Africa, as The Wildlife Docs help the Uganda Wildlife Authority, in their quest to heal endangered Rothschild's giraffe. Then, assist in discovering what mysterious illness is affecting the lions of Kidepo.

Episode 25: Baby Update

May 21, 2016 · 30m

We’re going bonkers over babies! Be there, as baby penguins, lemurs, a rhino, tigers, lions, and cheetah cubs all get bigger… and bigger. You won’t believe your eyes!

Episode 26: Quick Baby

May 28, 2016 · 30m

A greater bush baby is having kidney issues, and Daisy the sloth is pregnant!

Season 3 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did The Wildlife Docs Season 3 premiere?

The Wildlife Docs Season 3 premiered on October 3, 2015.

How many episodes are in The Wildlife Docs Season 3?

The Wildlife Docs Season 3 has 26 episodes.

What is the first episode of The Wildlife Docs Season 3?

The season opens with Season 3 Episode 1, "Kangaroo Friends in Hyrax Places". It aired on October 3, 2015.

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