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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 4 Episodes

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Episode 1: A Chimp Off the Old Flock

Oct 1, 2016 · 30m

The team brings in a cardiologist and a dentist to assist in an aging chimpanzee’s check-up. Plus, a myriad of macaws visit the Animal Care Center.

Episode 2: Cheetah with a Tummy Issue

Oct 8, 2016 · 30m

A normally speedy cheetah is slowing down, and it’s up to The Wildlife Docs to find out why. Plus, the antelope herds are expanding!

Episode 3: Sloth Baby Miracle

Oct 15, 2016 · 30m

Join us as two adorable sloth babies are born at the park, and watch the team go to great lengths to make sure the babies get the care they need.

Episode 4: Hyena Cub Arrives, Plus Venomous Snakes!

Oct 22, 2016 · 30m

An adorable hyena cub joins the Busch Gardens clan! Follow along as he explores his exciting new world… and his first doctor’s appointment. Then, witness teamwork in action as a snake-inspired, spin roller coaster opens at the park.

Episode 5: Saving Our Planet's Sharks

Oct 29, 2016 · 30m

Join Dr. Dominique as she journeys to Mexico on a shark research expedition with world famous conservationist and artist, Guy Harvey. Follow along as she dives with Guy to help study the fastest shark in the water… the mako!

Episode 6: Global Rescue Efforts in Cambodia

Nov 5, 2016 · 30m

The Wildlife Docs travel to Cambodia to support wild animal rescue and emergency care efforts for tigers and elephants. Join the Docs as they study exotic Asian tigers, and then provide expertise as an orphaned elephant baby receives a prosthetic leg.

Episode 7: Rarely Seen Cambodian Wildlife

Nov 12, 2016 · 30m

Cambodia has a high success rate in returning rescued wildlife back to the jungle. Join The Wildlife Docs as they visit this exotic land and assist in saving animals that are rarely seen, like pangolins and langurs.

Episode 8: Sun Bear's Secret

Nov 19, 2016 · 30m

Cambodian school children discover new ways to save wild animals. The Wildlife Docs visit their enchanting country and help the kids identify gibbons, sun bears, tigers and different types of monkeys.

Episode 10: Tuxedo Turk & Two Bobcats

Jan 21, 2017 · 30m

A penguin with breathing issues needs a CT scan to find out what’s causing the problem. Then, two wild bobcats are rescued, but in need of help from The Wildlife Docs.

Episode 12: Amazing Surgeries

Feb 4, 2017 · 30m

When a female cheetah fractures her hip, a specialist is called in to perform surgery. Then, a young flamingo requires surgery to repair a leg injury while a hyena needs a hysterectomy. Plus, a delicate procedure is performed on a kudu to remove cancer from her eye.

Episode 13: Leapin' Lemurs

Feb 11, 2017 · 30m

Follow along as we visit The Duke Lemur Center to find out about the important work being done to save this endangered species. Plus, meet three baby lemurs!

Episode 14: Three Lions and a Bush Baby

Feb 18, 2017 · 30m

Witness how fast lions grow up, and then, a lioness needs to visit The Wildlife Docs. Plus, we’ll introduce you to the park’s newest bush baby!

Episode 15: Caring for Cambodian Wildlife

Feb 25, 2017 · 30m

On an expedition to the jungles of Cambodia, The Wildlife Docs witness the conservation work being done to save wild elephants, bears, snakes, gibbons, monkeys and other endangered wildlife.

Episode 16: From One Baby Gorilla to Another

Mar 4, 2017 · 30m

There’s a new baby gorilla at the park! Witness family dynamics, as a two year old, male gorilla meets the new addition. Plus, a giant anteater is having issues with his heart.

Episode 17: The Primate and the Frog

Mar 11, 2017 · 30m

Samantha, one of the chimps at the park, has a wound that won’t heal so the Docs must perform surgery. Then, discover all kinds of frog facts. Plus, a smokey jungle frog has a leg issue.

Episode 18: Wildlife Rescues

Apr 1, 2017 · 30m

The Wildlife Docs are called on to help with some local, Tampa wildlife. First, the team assists in the rescue and care of a mother bear and her two cubs. Then, a wild emu with an injured neck and a loon with a fishing hook stuck in its throat, both need emergency surgery.

Episode 19: Busch's Baby Buggy Bumpers

Apr 8, 2017 · 30m

Follow along as we investigate the digestive differences between a meat-eating hyena cub and baby sloth that prefers a leafy green diet. Plus… a tarantula, a scorpion and a millipede visit The Wildlife Docs.

Episode 20: Giraffe and Flamingos: A Tall Order

Apr 15, 2017 · 30m

Witness the unique ways the team trains the giraffe herd in order to keep them healthy. Plus, meet the three new Chilean flamingo chicks that are on their way to becoming animal ambassadors for their species.

Episode 21: Two Lemurs and a Cuscus

Apr 22, 2017 · 30m

A red ruffed lemur visits The Wildlife Docs for her annual exam while a mongoose lemur needs a root canal. Then, we’ll introduce you to “Berko,” a ground cuscus.

Episode 22: 100th Episode

Apr 29, 2017 · 30m

Celebrate 100 episodes of The Wildlife Docs as we look back on the births of baby tigers, gorillas, lemurs, cheetahs and more. Relive conservation expeditions with the team as they help elephants, lions, sloths and even sharks!

Episode 23: Doc's Favorites

May 6, 2017 · 30m

The Wildlife Docs each share a memorable animal procedure. First, Dr. Pete performs a dental exam on a large hippo, while Dr. Dominique deals with a much smaller patient in a lesser bush baby. Then Dr. Mike makes a house call to the elephant herd, and Dr. Maria assists in a wildebeest calf delivery.

Episode 24: A Tiger's Tale

May 13, 2017 · 30m

A 350-pound Malayan tiger visits the Animal Care Center for his annual exam. Plus, we’ll introduce you to a slow loris and find out what’s being done to save them from extinction.

Episode 25: Great Apes & Great Rescues

May 20, 2017 · 30m

Meet the orangutans at the park, and follow a young orangutan on his voyage from New Zealand to Tampa. Then, a wild falcon has been hit by a car and needs surgery. Plus, witness the journey of an orphaned bobcat from rescue and rehab, to his return to the wild.

Episode 26: On a Wing & a Predator

May 27, 2017 · 30m

A young hyena cub has injured her elbow so the Docs must perform surgery. Plus, several species of water-dwelling birds visit The Wildlife Docs for their annual exams.

Season 4 FAQ

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

When did The Wildlife Docs Season 4 premiere?

The Wildlife Docs Season 4 premiered on October 1, 2016.

How many episodes are in The Wildlife Docs Season 4?

The Wildlife Docs Season 4 has 26 episodes.

What is the first episode of The Wildlife Docs Season 4?

The season opens with Season 4 Episode 1, "A Chimp Off the Old Flock". It aired on October 1, 2016.

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