Season 1
26 episodes · Oct 5, 2013
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- S1E1
A Tale of Two Tigers
Oct 5, 201330mThe tiger team at Busch Gardens® Tampa is asked to help start a new bloodline of Malayan tigers. They are ecstatic when Bzui gives birth to three cubs. But the excitement is short-lived when one of the male cubs comes down with a potentially life-threatening condition. Preview this episode:
- S1E2
Well Wishes
Oct 12, 201330mA trio of lions has just joined the Busch Gardens family. Animal Care Specialists are hand raising these cubs starting with bottle-feeding, playtime and even a doctor’s visit. Then, two critically endangered wattled crane chicks hatch… one is healthy, but the other is on the operating table fighting for his life.
- S1E3
High & Lows
Oct 19, 201330mGiraffe’s Cupid and Teesa are both pregnant! We’ll experience the first hours of a baby giraffe’s life. Plus, Dr. Pete makes an alligator house call while the Animal Care specialists help some younger alligators find their way home.
- S1E4
Lemur Island
Oct 26, 201330mThe lemurs who live on Lemur Island at Busch Gardens are jumping for joy during a series of enrichment programs while Kita, the hippo, keeps a close eye on them as she swims around the island. Meanwhile, a family of Mongoose Lemurs wait while mom, Rosalita, needs to go to the Animal Care Center for xrays… discover what happens when mom is away… how do her twin daughters, Dahlia and Leena react to her absence… and what does their dad, Guillermo, do in return?
- S1E5
Elephants Fancy Footwork
Nov 2, 201330mThe female elephants at Busch Gardens have been trained with a revolutionary new style of positive reinforcement. Witness how they are part of their health checkups, including blood draws, trunk examinations and a pedicure. Plus, discover how a new laser treatment helps heal Eva, one of the oldest elephant’s in the park.
- S1E6
Meet the New Babies
Nov 9, 201330mThe Wildlife Docs introduce the newest additions at the park. First, it’s a big day in the lion’s den as three lion cubs enjoy a special treat in honor of World Lion Day. Then it’s off to the Serengeti Plain to meet Jasiri, the baby rhino and Kishana the baby zebra, plus not one but two giraffe calfs are introduced to the herd. Preview this episode:
- S1E7
Pretty in Pink
Nov 16, 201330mWitness the Animal Care Specialists teach the Hippo’s behaviors to help the Wildlife Docs give check ups, examine teeth and even take x-rays, all in the name of hippo health! And… why do flamingos stand on one leg? Why are they pink? Do they really fall in love? You’ll get the answers to those and many more questions when the flamingos come marching in on The Wildlife Docs.
- S1E8
Dogs Best Friend
Nov 23, 201330mWe’ll try and catch up with the world's fastest land animal, the cheetah! More than a dozen cheetahs have moved into their new home, and an unlikely pair becomes fast friends. Then, Antlers, the muntjac, is not eating so he’s brought into the ACC where The Wildlife Docs diagnose his condition. Plus, Philip the Hedgehog is an Animal Ambassador at the park, helping to educate the public about wildlife conservation. Lately, Philip hasn't been feeling well, so the Animal Care Specialists call on the Wildlife Docs to find out why.
- S1E9
Spikes & Stripes
Jan 11, 201430mThe Busch Gardens Tampa employees offer insight on the Echidna and shares the unique traits that really set this creature apart. In addition, Bengal Tiger Jafari and many more exotic animal check ups.
- S1E11
Hoots & Hooves
Jan 25, 201430mThe Busch Gardens Tampa employees team up with The National Audubon Society to save hundreds of wild birds a year. In this episode, the Doctors are working on a barred owl that ruptured his air sack. In addition, they encourage the lives rhinos, giraffes, antelope, impala, and many more exotic animals for conservation.
- S1E12
The Miracle of Bolingo
Feb 1, 201430mA gorilla goes into labor early and must have a C-section.
- S1E13
Lions & Tigers & Cheetahs, Oh My!
Feb 8, 201430mThree baby lion cubs arrive from South Africa and are being hand raised by the Animal Care Specialists. Much similar to people, these babies eat a lot, crave attention and love playtime, and it is time for their vaccinations.
- S1E14
Big & Quick
Feb 15, 201430mIt is moving day for Spike the Asian elephant. He and the Calgary Zoo employees embark on a 3,000-mile journey from Alberta, Canada to his new home at Busch Gardens, Tampa where he will breed as a herd with five female Asian elephants already residing there.
- S1E15
Hook, Line & Blinkers
Feb 22, 201430mA bush baby has a cyst; a common loon ingests a fishing hook.
- S1E16
Best of the Big Three
Apr 5, 201430mFive Asian elephants enjoy mental exercises, treats and pedicures.
- S1E17
Eat, Prey, Roar
Apr 12, 201430mA giant anteater gets a checkup; two lesser anteaters; the crested caracara.
- S1E19
A Hoppy Ending
Apr 26, 201430mA Malayan tiger cub has a life-threatening disease never seen in tigers before.
- S1E20
Grin & Bear It
May 3, 201430mAn older chimp undergoes medical treatment and has a birthday party with the other chimps.
- S1E21
Mother's Day and Tooth Decay
May 10, 201430mAn otter needs dental work; alligators' maternal instinct.
- S1E22
A Really Big Day at BGT
May 17, 201430mAnimal ambassadors educate the public about wildlife conservation.
- S1E23
A Shell Game of Thrones
Jul 5, 201430mAfrican lion sisters undergo medical examinations and training; turtles and tortoises.
- S1E24
Big Day at Busch Gardens
Jul 12, 201430mA day in the life of Busch Gardens Tampa; feeding and training animals; a kangaroo; an orangutan.
- S1E25
Meerkat's Manners
Jul 19, 201430mAn orangutan needs a crucial procedure; feisty meerkat medical checkups and a new habitat.
- S1E26
Baby Update
Jul 26, 201430mUpdates on a baby zebra, a baby rhino and two giraffe calves, three tiger cubs and two lion cubs.