| The eight segments in this program include: Paul's Possum - A ringtail possum found a new mother after falling out of a tree at the zoo. Keeper Paul adopted the possum and feeds him from a bottle every four hours - day and night. When he's not feeding, Paul keeps the possum snug and safe in a pouch under his shirt! Back to the Wild - Sometimes keepers help save animals from extinction. At the Melbourne Zoo, they're breeding the endangered Eastern Barred Bandicoots, and releasing them into the wild. The news is great when they check on a bandicoot's progress. Koala Treat - It's time for the koalas to get new trees. After carefully getting the koalas down from their old ones the keepers cut them down and plant fresh trees. But watch out - the koalas can't wait to try their new homes for size. Check Up - It's time for the Yellow-Bellied Glider to have his annual check up. The keepers carefully take him out of his box and give him a thorough going over. He gets a clean bill of health and returns to his nest for a mid-day snooze. A Bottle for Joe - When two young joes (baby kangaroos) lose their mother, the keepers at the zoo come to the rescue. They bottle feed the tiny roos until they are old enough to join the fully-grown animals on display. A Long Way From Home - An unexpected guest has arrived at the zoo, a small primate called a Slow Loris. She needs some special attention to help her recover. A New Playground - The Lion-Tailed Macaques have grown tired of their enclosure. The keepers have decided that there is only one thing to do - change the furniture. The macaques are delighted with their new playground, and run, jump, swing and climb all day long. Lemur Island - The Lemurs live on an island in the zoo. They don't like swimming, so the zookeepers can be sure they won't escape, but it does mean that whenever the zookeepers deliver their dinner, they have to put on their gumboots and wade across the moat. 08DR PI 15 min. |
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1b. Observing Zoo Animals' Characteristics |
| The eight segments in this program include: Feeding Frenzy - It's feeding time for the animals at the zoo and mouths of every shape and size are munching and crunching their dinnertime treats. Zoo Droppings - Chris has been working as a keeper at the zoo for many years, and over that time he has raked up a huge range of animal droppings, which reminds him of some rather funny stories on the subject. After Dark - When zoo visitors go home, the animals stay. Nighttime is when many are at their most active. Here we visit the zoo after dark and see what the animals get up to when the public is asleep. Feathers and Fur (Adaptations) - Animals come "wrapped" in an enormous variety of coats. They have feathers, fur, scales and shells. They come in bright colors that stand out, and patterns that blend into the background. Each has developed in specific ways to help it survive. Love at the Zoo - It isn't just people who fall in love, it's happening all over the zoo! Move to the Groove - Fast or slow, high or low, animals move in amazing ways! Tidy Toes - Animals at the zoo often get their nails clipped, filed, and even polished! Here we find out why, and see some other animal beauty routine secrets. Beware of the Cat - The big cats at the zoo may look soft and cuddly, but you shouldn't get too close! The keepers must be very sure there are good security measures in place to protect themselves, and zoo visitors, from potentially dangerous animals. 08DR PI 15 min. |
| The eight segments in this program include: Rosie the Seal - Rosie, an Australian fur seal, lives at the zoo. She got sick in the wild, so the zoo made her better and took her back to ocean home. But she took a liking to people on the beach, following them home and sleeping in their tents! Now she is back at the zoo - happy to be among humans. Wandering Panda - Dolly, the Nepalese Red Panda, has gotten herself into a tough spot. She climbed too high and got stuck. The keepers rescue her, and trim her tree to make her enclosure safer. Sunglasses for Luke - When Luke, the tapir's, eyes become sensitive to the sun, the vet thinks sunglasses would solve the problem. But you can't put sunglasses on a tapir, so his keeper works out a cunning plan to get Luke's eyes better. Live Cargo - Animals often have to be moved - inside the zoo, between zoos, and even across the globe! The greatest care is taken so the animals are comfortable during these journeys - whether they are giraffes, or baby chameleons. Flying Penguins - Eight Fairy Penguins are moving to the USA. The carpenters at the zoo make special crates to keep them safe during the trip, and the keepers make sure they are comfortable for the long journey ahead. A Very Friendly Parrot - An eclectic parrot was found flying around a busy city street - so he came to live at the zoo. Keeper Ian discovers he's partial to a nibble of ear! Baby Face - It's springtime at the zoo and there are baby animals everywhere! Buffalo Baby - There's a brand new Dwarf Buffalo at the zoo - baby Lulu. We watch as Lulu is introduced to her dad for the first time. She has great fun running and playing, before settling down for an afternoon snooze. 08DR PI 15 min. |
| The eight segments in this program include: Butterfly Magic - Keeping a constant supply of butterflies at the zoo's butterfly house is a huge job. Plants have to be grown, eggs collected, caterpillars fed, pupae carefully stored, and butterflies caught up and released back for the public to enjoy. The Last Ride - The Fun Fair at the zoo is closing down. The zoo has changed a lot over the years, with enclosures getting bigger and better. The Fun Fair no longer seems right at the zoo; so now it's going, and even the elephants will get a bigger enclosure. Close Encounters - There is a part of the zoo where people not only come to look at the animals - but can touch them too! That special place is the education center, where children of all ages get to feed the squirrel monkeys, touch frogs and lizards, and even have a close encounter with a snake! Market Day - Each week zoo animals chomp their way through thousands of dollars of the freshest fruits and vegetables. Keeper Tony's job is to buy it all. He goes to the market every week with a long shopping list of animals' favorites. A Star is Born - Every year an artist at the zoo chooses an animal to draw for the zoo's yearly calendar. Three puma kittens have just been born at the zoo, and they will be the stars this year. Photographs are taken, then pictures drawn and colored before the final calendar is finished. A Nose for Peanut Butter - It's an exciting day for the elephants at the zoo. A film crew is there to make an advertisement for peanut butter - and the elephants have a starring role! Fun Run - Today it's the animals' turn to watch the humans, as they run through the zoo on a Fun Run. Big Day Out - The animals from are having a "day out." They have gone to a market place to help promote the animal sanctuary. The public has very different reactions to the animals, which include a dingo, an owl, a lizard, and a wombat, called Patrick, who is carted around in his own wheelbarrow limo. 08DR PI 15 min. |
| The eight segments in this program include: A Keeper's Touch - Zookeepers at the zoo get very attached to their animals, and the animals are often just as fond of their keepers, as we see in this episode. Playtime - Keepers often give their animals toys to play with that are safe and fun, such as boxes, phone books, and tires. But if the public throws things into the animals' area, like sticks and bottle tops, the games can become dangerous. Walk Your Dingo (Dog) - Here we go with two dingos, Harry and Opal, on one of their daily walks around the sanctuary, meeting new people and seeing new sights. Cavy Baby - Cavys are very good at sitting still and going unnoticed, but they can't hide from the keepers who have to catch them and take them to the vet. After an energetic chase, the cavys are caught, checked, and there is a wonderful surprise: one of the cavys is about to give birth to twins! Bedtime for Tim - Tim is a pygmy hippopotamus at the zoo, and it's his bedtime. His keeper calls him in for the night, but before going to bed, Tim tucks into a delicious dinner of hay. Whistle for Dinner - It's time for three fluffy little penguin chicks to learn to eat from the keeper's hand. With the help of zookeeper Paul's distinctive whistle, and some delicious fish, the chicks soon learn to trust the hand that feeds them. Sweet Tooth - At the zoo there is always an excuse to eat cake. Orange cake is a favorite with the birds, especially with a special ingredient - fly larvae! Owl Puppet - When an abandoned owl chick is brought to the zoo, the keepers have to think up ingenious ways to feed it. They want to make sure it doesn't become too trusting of human, and forgets it's an owl! The solution is a glove puppet with the face of an owl. 08DR PI 15 min. |