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"The Wildlife Docs" takes viewers inside the work of zoological professionals -- including veterinarians, technicians and trainers -- at Busch Gardens Tampa, as they care for thousands of exotic animals whose home is the popular tourist destination. The series showcases everything from preventive care to ground-breaking medical procedures, giving viewers the opportunity to observe what the millions of people who visit Bush Gardens each year rarely get to see. The hostess of the weekly half-hour series is actress Rachel Reenstra.
Episode 26 : On a Wing & a Predator
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.
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Episode 25 : Great Apes & Great Rescues
May. 20,2017
Meet the orangutans at the park, and follow a young orangutan on his voyage from New Zealand to Tampa. Then, a wild falcon has been hit by a car and needs surgery. Plus, witness the journey of an orphaned bobcat from rescue and rehab, to his return to the wild.
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Episode 24 : A Tiger's Tale
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.
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Episode 23 : Doc's Favorites
May. 06,2017
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.
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Episode 22 : 100th Episode
April. 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!
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Episode 21 : Two Lemurs and a Cuscus
April. 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.
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Episode 20 : Giraffe and Flamingos: A Tall Order
April. 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.
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Episode 19 : Busch's Baby Buggy Bumpers
April. 08,2017
Follow along as we investigate the digestive 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.
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Episode 18 : Wildlife Rescues
April. 01,2017
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.
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Episode 17 : The Primate and the Frog
March. 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.
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Episode 16 : From One Baby Gorilla to Another
March. 04,2017
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.
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Episode 15 : Caring for Cambodian Wildlife
February. 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.
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Episode 14 : Three Lions and a Bush Baby
February. 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!
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Episode 13 : Leapin' Lemurs
February. 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!
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Episode 12 : Amazing Surgeries
February. 04,2017
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.
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Episode 11 : Hopping Around the South Pacific
January. 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.
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Episode 10 : Tuxedo Turk & Two Bobcats
January. 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.
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Episode 9 : What Do Armadillos, Sloths & Anteaters Have in Common
January. 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.
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Episode 8 : Sun Bear's Secret
November. 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.
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Episode 7 : Rarely Seen Cambodian Wildlife
November. 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.
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Episode 6 : Global Rescue Efforts in Cambodia
November. 05,2016
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.
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Episode 5 : Saving Our Planet's Sharks
October. 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!
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Episode 4 : Hyena Cub Arrives, Plus Venomous Snakes!
October. 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, witness teamwork in action as a snake-inspired, spin roller coaster opens at the park.
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Episode 3 : Sloth Baby Miracle
October. 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.
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Episode 2 : Cheetah with a Tummy Issue
October. 08,2016
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!
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Episode 1 : A Chimp Off the Old Flock
October. 01,2016
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.
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