Taronga behind the scenes documentary

Season 3, episode 5: Pygmy Hippo

Keepers reveal why Pygmy Hippo calf Kambiri is putting on weight, and although this pregnancy is great news for this critically endangered species it comes with an unexpected twist.

Episode overview

Season 3, episode 5: Pygmy Hippo

In the fifth instalment of Taronga: Who's Who in the Zoo Keepers discover the real reason why Pygmy Hippo Kambiri is putting on weight and while her pregnancy is great news for this endangered species, it comes with a shocking twist.

Also, it's vaccination time for Taronga’s two Zebras. Keepers have been training these skittish animals for many months. But, when the moment finally comes – it’s far from black and white.

Reptile Keeper Del gets creative in a zoo first where she offers unique enrichment opportunities for a number of scaly friends. And we are introduced to one and only Echo the Superb lyrebird bird who shows us just how and why he shakes his tail feather.

Air date: Friday 18th of November at 7.30pm on Channel Nine.

Pygmy Hippo Calf swimming
Pygmy Hippo Calf swimming
Pygmy Hippos Kambiri and Fergus
Pygmy Hippos Kambiri and Fergus

An update on the Pygmy Hippos

The fifth instalment of who's who in the zoo was no doubt a moving one This week we caught up with Ungulate Keeper Tracy who gave us a little update on how Pygmy Hippos Kambiri and Fergus are going and how keepers have even witnessed some very exciting behaviour.

Watch the video update from Keeper Tracy!

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