The Wildlife Docs
Veterinarians at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, treat animals from regular check-ups to life-saving surgeries.
- 2013-2018
- 5 seasons
- Reality
Veterinarians at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, treat animals from regular check-ups to life-saving surgeries.
Season 4 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2016 - 2017
Episode 1
A Chimp Off the Old Flock
Sat, Oct 1, 2016
The team brings in a cardiologist and a dentist to assist in an aging chimpanzee's check-up. Plus, a myriad of macaws visit the Animal Care Center.
Episode 2
Cheetah with a Tummy Issue
Sat, Oct 8, 2016
A normally speedy cheetah is slowing down, and it's up to The Wildlife Docs to find out why. Plus, the antelope herds are expanding.
Episode 3
Sloth Baby Miracle
Sat, Oct 15, 2016
Join us as two adorable sloth babies are born at the park, and watch the team go to great lengths to make sure the babies get the care they need.
Episode 4
Hyena Cub Arrives
Sat, Oct 22, 2016
An adorable hyena cub joins the Busch Gardens clan. Follow along as he explores his exciting new world - and his first doctor's appointment. Then, a female nyala needs surgery to remove a cyst in her nose to get her breathing freely again.
Episode 5
Saving Our Planet's Sharks
Sat, Oct 29, 2016
Join Dr. Dominique as she journeys to Mexico on a shark research expedition with world famous conservationist and artist, Guy Harvey. Follow along as she dives with Guy to help study the fastest shark in the water - the mako.
Episode 6
Global Rescue Efforts in Cambodia
Sat, Nov 5, 2016
The Wildlife Docs travel to Cambodia to support wild animal rescue and emergency care efforts for tigers and elephants. Join the Docs as they study exotic Asian tigers, and then provide expertise as an orphaned elephant baby receives a prosthetic leg.
Episode 7
Rarely Seen Cambodian Wildlife
Sat, Nov 12, 2016
Cambodia has a high success rate in returning rescued wildlife back to the jungle. Join The Wildlife Docs as they visit this exotic land and assist in saving animals that are rarely seen, like pangolins and langurs.
Episode 8
Sun Bear's Secrets
Sat, Nov 19, 2016
Cambodian school children discover new ways to save wild animals. The Wildlife Docs visit their enchanting country and help the kids identify gibbons, sun bears, tigers and different types of monkeys.
Episode 9
What Do Armadillos, Sloths and Anteaters Have in Common
Sat, Jan 14, 2017
Discover what an armadillo, a sloth and an anteater all have in common. Follow along as they go into training to participate in their own health care. Plus, witness a ground dwelling bird take flight.
Episode 10
Tuxedo Turk & Two Bobcats
Sat, Jan 21, 2017
A penguin with breathing issues needs a CT scan to find out what's causing the problem. Then, two wild bobcats are rescued, but in need of help from The Wildlife Docs.
Episode 11
Hopping Around the South Pacific
Sat, Jan 28, 2017
A female, red kangaroo needs a root canal. Plus, we'll introduce you to some cute, colorful and camouflaged birds from the South Pacific.
Episode 12
Amazing Surgeries
Sat, Feb 4, 2017
When a female cheetah fractures her hip, a specialist is called in to perform surgery. Then, a young flamingo requires surgery to repair a leg injury while a hyena needs a hysterectomy. Plus, a delicate procedure is performed on a kudu to remove cancer from her eye.
Episode 13
Leapin' Lemurs
Sat, Feb 11, 2017
Follow along as we visit The Duke Lemur Center to find out about the important work being done to save this endangered species. Plus, meet three baby lemurs.
Episode 14
Three Lions & a Bush Baby
Sat, Feb 18, 2017
Witness how fast lions grow up, and then, a lioness needs to visit The Wildlife Docs. Plus, we'll introduce you to the park's newest bush baby.
Episode 15
Caring for Cambodian Wildlife
Sat, Feb 25, 2017
On an expedition to the jungles of Cambodia, The Wildlife Docs witness the conservation work being done to save wild elephants, bears, snakes, gibbons, monkeys and other endangered wildlife.
Episode 16
From One Baby Gorilla to Another
Sat, Mar 4, 2017
There's a new baby gorilla at the park. Witness family dynamics, as a two year old, male gorilla meets the new addition. Plus, a giant anteater is having issues with his heart.
Episode 17
The Primate and the Frog
Sat, Mar 11, 2017
Samantha, one of the chimps at the park, has a wound that won't heal so the Docs must perform surgery. Then, discover all kinds of frog facts. Plus, a smokey jungle frog has a leg issue.
Episode 18
Wildlife Rescues
Sat, Apr 1, 2017
The Wildlife Docs are called on to help with some local, Tampa wildlife. First, the team assists in the rescue and care of a mother bear and her two cubs. Then, a wild emu with an injured neck and a loon with a fishing hook stuck in its throat, both need emergency surgery.
Episode 19
Busch's Baby Buggy Bumpers
Sat, Apr 8, 2017
Follow along as we investigate the differences between a meat-eating hyena cub and baby sloth that prefers a leafy green diet. Plus - a tarantula, a scorpion and a millipede visit The Wildlife Docs.
Episode 20
Giraffe & Flamingos: A Tall Order
Sat, Apr 15, 2017
Witness the unique ways the team trains the giraffe herd in order to keep them healthy. Plus, meet the three new Chilean flamingo chicks that are on their way to becoming animal ambassadors for their species.
Episode 21
Two Lemurs & a Cuscus
Sat, Apr 22, 2017
A red ruffed lemur visits The Wildlife Docs for her annual exam while a mongoose lemur needs a root canal. Then, we'll introduce you to "Berko," a ground cuscus.
Episode 22
100th Episode
Sat, Apr 29, 2017
Celebrate 100 episodes of The Wildlife Docs as we look back on the births of baby tigers, gorillas, lemurs, cheetahs and more. Relive conservation expeditions with the team as they help elephants, lions, sloths and even sharks.
Episode 23
Docs Favorite
Sat, May 6, 2017
The Wildlife Docs each share a memorable animal procedure. First, Dr. Pete performs a dental exam on a large hippo, while Dr. Dominique deals with a much smaller patient in a lesser bush baby. Then Dr. Mike makes a house call to the elephant herd, and Dr. Maria assists in a wildebeest calf delivery.
Episode 24
A Tigers Tale
Sat, May 13, 2017
A 350-pound Malayan tiger visits the Animal Care Center for his annual exam. Plus, we'll introduce you to a slow loris and find out what's being done to save them from extinction.
Episode 25
Great Apes & Great Rescues
Sat, May 20, 2017
Rescued bobcat kitten, Kitchi, from Busch Garden's official Staff veterinarian, Dr. Pete, DVM and Kris Porter, Zoologist of affiliate Owl's Nest Sanctuary of Wildlife of Tampa transferred the young kitten once stabilized in this history making transfer from Florida Fish and Game through Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries to The Louisiana Bobcat Refuge for long term rehabilitation ( 12 months minimum for predation skill development and long term evaluation to ready it for the wild release back to Mother Nature. Internationally permitted and certified Bobcat Behaviourist and Rehabilitator, Pamela Kay Connery, along with primary BREC Zoo veterinarian, Dr. Gordon Pirie, DVM worked on the initial intake. The Louisiana Bobcat Refuge is one of the only species specific bobcat, lynx and smaller exotic felid rescue, rehab and permanent refuge long term facilities in the United States, assisting all rescues and other facilities pro bono as a 501c3 charity.
Episode 26
On a Wing & a Predator
Sat, May 27, 2017
A young hyena cub has injured her elbow so the Docs must perform surgery. Plus, several species of water-dwelling birds visit The Wildlife Docs for their annual exams.