The Secret Life of the Zoo

Vets at Chester Zoo treat Asian elephant calf Indali for EEHV (elephant endotheliotropic herpes virus), the same virus that ended the lives of calves Aayu and Nandita in October of last year. The Cardinal fish are breeding and the Humboldt penguin colony welcomes 16 new members while penguins Almond and her mate Walnut go house-hunting.

Rothschild's giraffe Dagmar is in labor. Orangutan sisters Tuti and Siska, and their baby cousin Kesuma, rebuild their relationship after the fire that engulfed their habitat in December 2018. A blue-throated macaw goes on the run.

Keepers spot that Asian short-clawed otter pups are developing bald patches, threatening their waterproofing. Plus, Caribbean flamingos, Asian elephants and dik-dik antelopes.

Asian short-clawed otters develop bald patches. Flamingo chicks are being moved to the adult aviary. A pregnant antelope's aggressive behavior is causing concern.

Keepers plan a herd birth for Orla the giraffe. Two spider monkeys withdraw from their family. Two camels experience the trauma of separation when one undergoes an operation.

A new male spotty chocolate poison dart frog is introduced to the colony. The Sulawesi macaques are ecstatic to welcome a new baby to their family.

Elderly chameleon Mr Parsons is introduced to two new prospective partners. Bongo Malaeka shows little interest in her potential mate, Moti. George, the pinstripe damba, has a lump on his gill which may be affecting his breathing.

Rothschild's giraffes Mburo and Mojo miss out on their Christmas treat. Sparky is a new camel arrival. Mascara barb Clark has a date with three females named Kourtney, Kim and Khloe. Red panda Nina gives birth to twins Huey and Tiang.