The BEST episodes of The Secret Life of the Zoo season 2

Every episode of The Secret Life of the Zoo season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Secret Life of the Zoo season 2!

Chester Zoo is the most popular zoo in Britain. This observational documentary series uses micro-rig camera technology to capture, in incredible detail, the remarkable behaviour of the animals there.

Last Updated: 11/3/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Ended
The great escape
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8.83
18 votes

#1 - The great escape

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/15/2016

Three Sumatran Orangutans escape from their new enclosure. The Meerkats are fighting for dominance and keepers are hoping for a new baby elephant.

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Tiger Family matters
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8.33
18 votes

#2 - Tiger Family matters

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/8/2016

Oana the Anoa has a calf. The Capybaras are also having a baby boom.

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The Secret Life of the Zoo at Christmas 2016
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8.23
13 votes

#3 - The Secret Life of the Zoo at Christmas 2016

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/22/2016

A rare Malayan Tapir calf is born. The Sumatran Orangutans get presents and Bali, the Reticulated Python, gets a health check.

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Penguin parent drama
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8.13
16 votes

#4 - Penguin parent drama

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/1/2016

The Humboldt Penguin chicks fall ill and two females from Sweden join the Radiated Tortoises.

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Antisocial Otters
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7.65
17 votes

#5 - Antisocial Otters

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/24/2016

Willie, a male Bornean Orangutan from Holland is introduced to Chester Zoo's females. Kendari, the Babirusa is about to give birth and the Small Clawed Otters have a big surprise for their keepers.

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Difficult parenting
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7.55
20 votes

#6 - Difficult parenting

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2016

Grevy's Zebras, Florence and Nadine, are about to give birth so the keepers are keeping a close eye on both. Meanwhile, warthog dad Magnum is feeling the pressure of parenting. Two of his older children are becoming increasingly hard to control.

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