Apr 27, 2025 · 23m
The Zoo prepares to move New Zealand's last elephant, the vets fight to save a kiwi, and the Zoo team helps one of the rarest frogs on the planet.
Wild Heroes
This beautifully filmed wildlife conservation series with exclusive access follows the vital work being undertaken by Auckland Zoo professionals as they rescue, rehabilitate and protect endangered animals inside the Zoo and out into the stunning wilds of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Season 3 Episodes
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May 4, 2025 · 23m
Auckland Zoo cares for a surprise native, the victim of a dog attack fights to survive and the team heads to a remote island to support a critically endangered species.
May 11, 2025 · 23m
New Zealand's last elephant is on the move, the Auckland Zoo vet team fight to save a giant petrel and travel to Tasmania to support the Tasmanian Devil programme.
May 18, 2025 · 23m
A sick little penguin is brought to the vet hospital, the Zoo team travels to a volcanic mountain range and Auckland Zoo prepares for a southern white rhino birth.
May 25, 2025 · 23m
An injured sea turtle is brought to the vet hospital and the Zoo team travels to a volcanic island on wild work.
Jun 1, 2025 · 23m
A sick fur seal pup is brought to the vet hospital, and Auckland Zoo supports a conservation emergency to save New Zealand's rarest bird.
Jun 8, 2025 · 23m
Auckland Zoo travels to Dunedin to support the world's rarest penguin. An alligator is brought to the vet hospital, and the team embark on a wildlife emergency.
Jun 15, 2025 · 23m
Auckland Zoo supports an endemic bird species, the vets deliver vital dental care to a southern white rhino, and the Zoo team travels north for a sea turtle release.
Jun 22, 2025 · 23m
A Cheetah receives treatment at Auckland Zoo's vet hospital, the team perform microsurgery on an injured skink, and the keepers travel to Tauranga.
Jun 29, 2025 · 23m
An injured Salvin's Albatross is brought to Auckland Zoo's wildlife hospital, and the team travels to the rugged West Coast to release a rare skink species into the world.
Season 3 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Wild Heroes Season 3 premiere?
Wild Heroes Season 3 premiered on April 27, 2025.
How many episodes are in Wild Heroes Season 3?
Wild Heroes Season 3 has 10 episodes.
What is the first episode of Wild Heroes Season 3?
The season opens with Season 3 Episode 1, "Episode 3". It aired on April 27, 2025.
Go to Season 3 Episode 1