For the First Time Ever Animal Planet Takes Audiences Behind the Scenes at the Bronx Zoo In All-New Docuseries ‘The Zoo’

Animal Planet takes audiences on a first-ever, in-depth look behind the scenes at the Bronx Zoo, a New York institution and global leader in animal care and species conservation.In the premiere episode, Ntondo, a silverback gorilla is diagnosed with glaucoma and the staff, including ACVO Diplomate Dr. John Sapienza, devise a strategy to keep him comfortable.  Two keeper-raised Malayan tiger cubs are prepared for their introduction to their exhibit at Tiger Mountain and a zookeeper methodically orchestrates the introduction of two endangered maleo birds to form a pair bond, breed – and eventually, produce a chick. Read full story here.