
You can read more about his work with elephants on the Zoo’s blog.

He is involved in several conservation projects both locally and internationally including efforts with elephants in Cote d’Ivoire, Africa. Jb received his Bachelor’s of Science from Virginia Tech, Master’s of Science from Utah State University and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. by Bryan Chick includes books The Secret Zoo, The Secret Zoo: Secrets and Shadows, Riddles and Danger, and several more. He has worked at the zoo since 2014 (plus an earlier stint here as a vet resident) and was previously staff veterinarian at the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Jb also leads the Zoo’s veterinary hospital with a staff of nine and the Zoo’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, one of the few wildlife rehabilitation centers operated by a zoo in the country. In his role, he oversees the health and well-being of more than 1,700 animals that call the Zoo home. One of the largest and most popular zoos in the U.S., Ohios renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and its conservation park The Wilds, houses more than 10000. ACZM serves as the Director of Animal Health and Chief Veterinarian for the North Carolina Zoo. I give Secrets of the Zoo 5 out of 5 squeaky-toy barks of a baby Dhole.Jb (jay-bee yes, it’s the correct spelling!), MS, DVM, Dipl. These breathtaking animals with big personalities will work their way into your hearts and make you appreciate the hard work and dedication their caregivers provide in each episode. The team at the Columbus Zoo handles nearly 6,000 veterinary cases and over 100 births each year. Its also the part-time home of beloved wildlife guru Jack Hanna, the zoos director emeritus. With so many diverse species from all over the world at the Columbus Zoo, Secrets of the Zoo is not only entertaining and inspiring, but also educational. One of the largest and most popular zoos in the U.S., Ohios renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and its conservation park The Wilds, houses more than 10,000 animals on 12,000 acres. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium looks incredible and I hope to visit someday. For a one-of-a-kind adventure, check out these two interactive behind-the-scenes tours. And with so many zoos and parks temporarily closing to visitors to help stop the spread of coronavirus, Secrets of the Zoo is a great way to experience their offerings from the safety and comfort of your home. North Carolina is home to the worlds largest zoo, with 2,600 acres, large natural habitats and more than 1,700 animals in its care. Visit the newest region at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Adventure Cove, where you may catch sea lion Bodega napping cozily at the bottom of the tunnel, or Banana playing with his younger siblings Sunshine, Norval and Lennie. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work at a zoo, you’ll get a great behind-the-scenes experience that no upcharge tour would be able to replicate. You can see how much they all care with their response to each and every success and failure throughout the series. But there are also moments of great sadness, with the “Circle of Life” part of their daily jobs working with wild animals.

Overall, Secrets of the Zoo is heartwarming and showcases the amazing work these caregivers do.


44:25 S4 E12 - Monkey Business A team of doctors saves a. And Sonia, a moody pregnant rhino, is closely monitored as she approaches her date of birth on the savannah. Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa embraces the wild side of the Sunshine State with a stellar zoo team devoted to the exotic cast of animals. When she gets a lump in her neck, an operation is required on this special member of the Columbus Zoo family. Kiko is an older goat who was born in the zoo and has known her caretakers her entire life. In this episode, you’ll see the first eggs of this species hatched in captivity.Įpisode three, “Flock of Flamingos,” includes the pink long-legged bird briefly, but mostly focuses on two other animals. But for me, the best part of this episode was the care that goes into monitoring the yellow headed temple turtle eggs. It’s also the first day for animals on the savannah of The Wilds, including ostrich, zebras, giraffes, and kudus. The second episode, “Grumpy Cat,” is not named after the YouTube legend, but an Asian tiger who transfers to the Columbus Zoo with a bit of an attitude.
