Is The Zoo coming back?
The Zoo (2017) — nature on Animal Planet
The answer: Status unknown — no confirmed return date.
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5seasons
59episodes
8.0/ 10
About The Zoo
The Zoo's return is unconfirmed. As of May 9, 2026, there has been no announced new season or upcoming episodes for the show.
The series is a documentary-style program that premiered in 2017 on Animal Planet. It provided an unscripted look behind the scenes at the Bronx Zoo, showcasing the skills and knowledge required to operate a major zoological institution. The show focused on the care of animals, the bonds formed between staff and animals, and the broader conservation efforts of zoos and aquariums.
Each episode had a runtime of approximately 60 minutes. The series spanned five seasons, with the last episode airing in December 2021.
The Zoo episode schedule
59 aired
Aired · 59
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2021 | S5·E13 | A Bronx Buffet |
| December 11, 2021 | S5·E12 | Handsome Hog |
| December 4, 2021 | S5·E11 | Bronx Blizzard |
| December 4, 2021 | S5·E10 | Kangaroos in Trees |
| November 27, 2021 | S5·E9 | Lemur Love |
| November 20, 2021 | S5·E8 | Tiny Fox, Big Heart |
| November 13, 2021 | S5·E7 | The Elephant Next Door |
| November 6, 2021 | S5·E6 | Mystery Piglet |
| October 30, 2021 | S5·E5 | Giraffe Dance |
| October 23, 2021 | S5·E4 | Cubs in Queens |
| October 16, 2021 | S5·E3 | New Cats on the Block |
| October 9, 2021 | S5·E2 | Bouncing Troody |
| October 9, 2021 | S5·E1 | A New Reality |
| June 27, 2020 | S4·E14 | Wild Dogs on the Move |
| June 20, 2020 | S4·E13 | Great Snakes! |
| June 13, 2020 | S4·E12 | Penguins in Love |
| June 6, 2020 | S4·E11 | A Rare Egg |
| May 30, 2020 | S4·E10 | Porcupine Blind Date |
| May 23, 2020 | S4·E9 | Fawns Become Friends |
| May 16, 2020 | S4·E8 | New Chick on the Block |
| May 9, 2020 | S4·E7 | Velcro the Incredible |
| May 2, 2020 | S4·E6 | Cougar Cub Rescue |
| April 25, 2020 | S4·E5 | Wallaby in the City |
| April 18, 2020 | S4·E4 | Beloved Bugs |
| April 11, 2020 | S4·E3 | Tigers Day at the Dentist |
| April 4, 2020 | S4·E2 | The Great Turtle Comeback |
| April 4, 2020 | S4·E1 | A New Beginning |
| May 12, 2019 | S3·E14 | Snow Monkey Social |
| May 5, 2019 | S3·E13 | Mending Willow |
| April 28, 2019 | S3·E12 | Taming of the Shrew |
Show 29 earlier episodes
| April 21, 2019 | S3·E11 | Giraffe in the City |
| April 14, 2019 | S3·E10 | Bouba's Back |
| April 7, 2019 | S3·E9 | Grumpy Cats' New Digs |
| March 31, 2019 | S3·E8 | The Great Gaur Move |
| March 24, 2019 | S3·E7 | A Warthog Named Peaches |
| March 17, 2019 | S3·E6 | The Kings of Queens |
| March 10, 2019 | S3·E5 | Baby Bunnies, Big World |
| March 3, 2019 | S3·E4 | Otter Under the Weather |
| February 24, 2019 | S3·E3 | Andre the Baby Goat |
| February 17, 2019 | S3·E2 | A Sea Lion Pup Grows Up |
| February 10, 2019 | S3·E1 | The Marvelous Mott Mott |
| May 12, 2018 | S2·E10 | A Gorilla with Heart |
| May 5, 2018 | S2·E9 | Training Dragons |
| April 28, 2018 | S2·E8 | Miracle Cub |
| April 21, 2018 | S2·E7 | The Eagle Has Landed |
| April 14, 2018 | S2·E6 | A Polar Bear in the City |
| April 7, 2018 | S2·E5 | Slow Loris Romance |
| March 31, 2018 | S2·E4 | An Elephant's Trust |
| March 24, 2018 | S2·E3 | Bears Will Be Bears |
| March 17, 2018 | S2·E2 | The Tiger's Dance |
| March 10, 2018 | S2·E1 | Kangaroo Dave |
| April 8, 2017 | S1·E8 | Back to Africa |
| April 1, 2017 | S1·E7 | Birds and the Bees |
| March 25, 2017 | S1·E6 | Love Shack |
| March 18, 2017 | S1·E5 | A Star is Born |
| March 11, 2017 | S1·E4 | Moving Day |
| March 4, 2017 | S1·E3 | Walk on the Wild Side |
| February 25, 2017 | S1·E2 | Handle with Care |
| February 18, 2017 | S1·E1 | Higher Purpose |