Zoo nursery - Episode Guide

In zoos, unique bonds are formed between baby animals and the keepers, who sometimes act as surrogate parents. The cameras follow several animals born in captivity. Boris, Syan, and Timoure are very mischievous young panthers. All three are alongside Rufus, the little kangaroo, Laki, the baby orangutan, and Mazoumba, the white rhino. The birth of these endangered species cubs represents a real hope for natural diversity. Indeed, despite the fight against poaching, rhinos, panthers, kangaroos, and monkeys are suffering the full brunt of human greed.

All over the world, scientists, along with volunteers and enthusiasts, are working to protect endangered species. In these unique nurseries, veterinarians and caregivers dedicatedly care for endangered babies. After raising them, they work to reintroduce them into the wild. This documentary series shows the unique bonds that develop between baby animals and their caregivers, who often act as surrogate parents. This is a prerequisite for proper growth and harmonious development, both physically and mentally.

A return to the nurseries set up in several zoos around the world. This is an opportunity to discover the animal world from an optimistic, fresh, and hopeful perspective. Across five continents, scientists are committed to promoting the birth of young belonging to endangered species. Their goal: to reintroduce them into the wild. The cameras follow them daily and reveal the unique bonds that develop between baby animals and their keepers. The latter are sometimes called upon to take on the role of surrogate parents.

A puma cub is taken in by a specialized center in Johannesburg and receives cutting-edge medical care. In Australia, an orphaned wombat, the victim of a road accident, is rescued by a volunteer couple. At the Sables d'Olonne Zoo, a baby giant anteater has just been born. Finally, in Knowsley, United Kingdom, the Safari Park attempts to save a baby marmoset rejected by its mother.

The first days of captive animals' lives are closely monitored by keepers, eager to ensure the preservation of the species and their rehabilitation in the wild. This episode follows the first steps of two bear cubs, four lion cubs, a crowned sifaka, and a snow leopard.