The BEST episodes of Secrets of the Zoo season 3

Every episode of Secrets of the Zoo season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Secrets of the Zoo season 3!

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 Updated: 12/6/2024Network: Nat Geo WildStatus: Continuing
Dancing with the Devils
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7.25
16 votes

#1 - Dancing with the Devils

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/29/2020

Iconic Australian animals make an entrance, a rare mountain goat birth is recorded, and a near extinct species of deer take keepers for a swim.

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Flock of Flamingoes
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7.13
15 votes

#2 - Flock of Flamingoes

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/8/2020

An ornery ostrich refuses to get its shots; a pregnant rhino prepares to give birth; a beloved nanny goat fights for its life.

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Dhole Lotta Love
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7.07
14 votes

#3 - Dhole Lotta Love

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/23/2020

A litter of orphaned wild dogs seeks acceptance from the pack leader. Meanwhile, an endangered chuckwalla beats the odds, and a 44-year-old orangutan has a birthday bash.

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Duckumentary
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7.07
14 votes

#4 - Duckumentary

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/22/2020

Rory the duck, Krypto the Onager, and Unga the Bonobo are given a whole new lease on life, and Zucchini the Beaver has a gigantic tooth problem.

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King of the Jungle
star
7.07
15 votes

#5 - King of the Jungle

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/15/2020

Staff members have their hands full with an adorable koala that’s losing weight, and a routine exam on a beloved lemur takes an unexpected turn.

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The Otter Limits
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6.93
15 votes

#6 - The Otter Limits

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/5/2020

The team teaches baby otters to swim before they make their television debut. A cougar’s future gets brighter with some expert eye care.

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Cheetah Play Date
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6.77
13 votes

#7 - Cheetah Play Date

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/26/2020

Two of the zoo's cats receive some high-tech assistance in the baby-making department; Rinzen the red panda and Eebi the mandrill come out on top.

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Grumpy Cat
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6.67
12 votes

#8 - Grumpy Cat

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/1/2020

An Asian takin calf hangs on for dear life, and a very grumpy tiger arrives at the Columbus Zoo. The zoo makes history by incubating rare turtle eggs.

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Big Bear Theory
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6.67
12 votes

#9 - Big Bear Theory

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/19/2020

The zoo's beloved sloth finds its mate; an armadillo get its groove back; and a behind-the-scenes look at how the zookeepers wrangle a herd of rare donkeys into the barn for its annual check-up.

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Mandrill of the House
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6.33
9 votes

#10 - Mandrill of the House

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/12/2020

A mandrill shows its true colors during a dental exam; a gigantic female bison gets a checkup; a young Pronghorn deer's leg injury gets attention; a mother Oryx and her newborn calf seek refuge; and a warthog plays his trainer like a fiddle.

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