Secrets of the Zoo

With more than 10,000 animals in their care and over 2.4 million guests welcomed a year, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds have many compelling stories to tell. Over the course of the last year, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium staff and documentarians at Nat Geo WILD have been working together to share a glimpse into the incredible bonds between caretakers and animals at the Zoo.Secrets of the Zoo also focuses on the Columbus Zoo’s incredible conservation work, including an in-depth look at The Wilds, one of the largest conservation centers in North America at 10,000 acres, and home to rare and endangered animals from around the world.

Last Episode
Aug 18th, 2019 Polar Bear Express
A 600-pound manatee named Agua is released back into the wild after years at the zoo.
# Title Aired
1 Stand By Your Manatee Jul 29th, 2018
2 Run Cheetah Run Jul 29th, 2018
3 Kangaroo-mance Aug 5th, 2018
4 Rhino-mite! Aug 12th, 2018
5 Beauties and the Beasts Aug 19th, 2018
6 Bringing Up Baby!