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The Wildlife Docs Season 1 Episodes

26 Episodes 2013 - 2014

Episode 1

A Tale of Two Tigers

Sat, Oct 5, 201320 mins

Excitement surrounds the birth of three rare Malayan tigers until one cub develops a potentially life-threatening condition.

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Episode 2

Well Wishes

Sat, Oct 12, 201320 mins

Newborn lion cubs receive special care from the staff, including bottle-feeding; two wattled crane chicks hatch, and one needs immediate surgery.

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Episode 3

Highs & Lows

Sat, Oct 19, 201320 mins

A newborn giraffe is observed; young alligators get assistance locating their home.

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Episode 4

Lemur Island

Sat, Oct 26, 201320 mins

We'll visit Lemur Island and meet some rambunctious primates including "Rosalita", a Mongoose Lemur with a rare bone condition. And while The Wildlife Docs are taking care of "Rosalita", her twin daughters are driving their dad crazy. Plus, a flying fox (dog-looking bat) is sent to the Animal Care Center for surgery - and - discover how they eat 30% of their body weight everyday. Maybe that's why they're known as a mega-bat.

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Episode 5

Elephants Fancy Footwork

Sat, Nov 2, 201320 mins

Four elephants get pedicures, while another elephant has a cold-laser treatment; an emu with a cut neck receives care.

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Episode 6

Meet the New Babies

Sat, Nov 9, 201320 mins

Three lion cubs get a treat on World Lion Day. Also: a look at a baby rhino, a baby zebra and two giraffe calves.

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Episode 7

Pretty in Pink

Sat, Nov 16, 201320 mins

Hippos get checkups and x-rays; questions about flamingos are answered.

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Episode 8

Dog's Best Friend

Sat, Nov 23, 201320 mins

A dozen cheetahs get new living quarters; a muntjac that isn't eating is examined; and animal ambassador Philip the Hedgehog educates park visitors.

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Episode 9

Spikes & Stripes

Sat, Jan 11, 201420 mins

The 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.

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Episode 10

Hop, Skip & Slither

Sat, Jan 18, 201420 mins

Doctor Peter Black is reported to the wallaby habitat because "Baby" the wallaby is not feeling well. Now it is up to the employees of Busch Gardens Tampa to solve the mystery about the ill animals before it affects the entire mob of macropods.

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Episode 11

Hoots & Hooves

Sat, Jan 25, 201420 mins

The 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.

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Episode 12

The Miracle of Bolingo

Sat, Feb 1, 201420 mins

A gorilla goes into labor early and must have a C-section.

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Episode 13

Lions, Tigers & Cheetahs, Oh My!

Sat, Feb 8, 2014

Three 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.

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Episode 14

Big and Quick

Sat, Feb 15, 201420 mins

It 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.

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Episode 15

Hook, Line & Blinkers

Sat, Feb 22, 201420 mins

A common loon is found struggling after ingesting a fishing hook. The Busch Gardens Tampa employees attempt to remove the hook using non-invasive procedures, but to no avail. Now, they must resort to surgery. Can they rescue the loon? That is their greatest hope.

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Episode 16

Best of Big Three

Sat, Apr 5, 201420 mins

Five Asian elephants enjoy a fantastic day at this park. In addition, visitors view the life of a hippopotamus from above and below water. Finally, a visit to the "Serengeti Plain" safari tour where a baby rhinoceros is learning how to be a big rhinoceros from his mother.

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Episode 17

Eat, Prey, Roar

Sat, Apr 12, 201420 mins

Each year, Busch Gardens Tampa donates time to saving wild birds of prey throughout Florida. A typical falcon known as the Crested Caracara has made its way to the Animal Care Center and it is up to the animal doctors to rescue this rare bird.

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Episode 18

The Fast and the Furriest

Sat, Apr 19, 201420 mins

The Busch Gardens Tampa employees closely monitor Harry the Two-Toed Sloth to determine whether he is healthy enough to continue his work on this park's Animal Ambassador team. In addition, a gazelle is one typical antelope built to take the heat.

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Episode 19

A Hoppy Ending

Sat, Apr 26, 201420 mins

A joey's mother is no longer able to care for him. The Busch Gardens Tampa employees come to his aid. In addition, a Malayan tiger cub has a life-threatening disease never seen in tigers before.

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Episode 20

Grin and Bear It

Sat, May 3, 2014

Samantha, an older female chimpanzee must undergo medical treatment before she can celebrate her birthday with the rest of the chimpanzee community. In addition, viewers watch the intelligent way the Busch Gardens Tampa employees deal with the meerkat medical check-ups.

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Episode 21

Mother's Day and Tooth Decay

Sat, May 10, 201420 mins

One of the African clawless otter brothers needs some serious dental work and the Busch Gardens Tampa employees report in a dentist that works on people. Can they rescue the otter's tiny teeth? That is their greatest hope.

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Episode 22

Best of Animal Ambassadors

Sat, May 17, 201420 mins

The Animal Ambassadors have an important job at the park. They are used to educate the public about wildlife conservation. We'll visit with four species representatives starting with the sweet-faced lemur. Then we'll hang out with the oldest member of the team, "Harry" the two-toed sloth. Next, we'll meet an echidna, easily the most unique ambassador. Finally, "Pinky", the flamingo, will show off his dancing skills.

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Episode 23

Shell Game of Thrones

Sat, Jul 5, 201420 mins

A pair of African lion sisters must undergo a medical examination and training to ensure that they are able to fulfill their important roles as part of the park's oldest pride. In addition, viewers discover the difference between a turtle and a tortoise.

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Episode 24

Big Day at Busch Gardens

Sat, Jul 12, 201420 mins

Witness a day in the life at Busch Gardens Tampa. It's 6:30 in the morning, and The Wildlife Docs are arriving at the park. They immediately make a house call on the Serengeti Plain to deal with a gazelle. While out, they get an emergency call about a Golden Conure acting strange so they bring it back to the Animal Care Center for a check- up. While the Docs work in the ACC, the Animal Care Specialists pick-up food in the Nutrition Kitchen to feed their animals. Training is going on with the lions, elephants, hippos and orangutans. The Educators are making enrichment items for the gorillas in the Education Kitchen. Back at the ACC, Dr. Dominique and Dr. Nancy are trying to decipher if a grey kangaroo has pneumonia while Dr. Pete is performing surgery on an owl. When your job is to take care of 12,000 animals, every day is a big day at Bush Garden Tampa.

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Episode 25

Meerkat's Manners

Sat, Jul 19, 201420 mins

An orangutan needs a crucial procedure. In addition, viewers experience feisty meerkat medical check ups and a new habitat.

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Episode 26

Baby Update

Sat, Jul 26, 201420 mins

Busch Gardens Tampa introduces all kinds of baby animals and now it is time for a baby update. Out on the "Serengeti Plain" safari tour, viewers check in on a baby Grevvy zebra named Stitch; Jasiri, the baby southern white rhinoceros and two giraffe calves whose names are Tina and Arrow.

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