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The Best Episodes of The Secret Life of the Zoo Season 5

Every episode of The Secret Life of the Zoo Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Secret Life of the Zoo Season 5!

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Chester Zoo is the most popular zoo in Britain. This observational documentary series uses micro-rig camera technology to capture, in incredible detail, the remarkable behaviour of the animals there.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Secret Life of the Zoo Season 5 Episode 1 - Aardvark-Free Romance
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Aardvark-Free Romance

    S5:E1

    Chameleons Charles and Eddie try to impress new arrival Ruby. Orangutan sisters Emma and Subis are expecting babies by male Puluh at the same time. The aardvarks are making the new meerkats anxious.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Secret Life of the Zoo Season 5 Episode 2 - Painted Dog Puppy Drama
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Painted Dog Puppy Drama

    S5:E2

    African painted dog K'mana is pregnant with Chester's first ever litter of this endangered species. Meanwhile, can atlas moths Dave and Simon find mates during their five-day lifespan? Plus: okapis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Secret Life of the Zoo Season 5 Episode 3 - Make Way for Baby Giraffe
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Make Way for Baby Giraffe

    S5:E3

    Giraffe Orla is due to give birth. Orangutan baby Tombol tests his luck with the gibbons. Overconfident ibis chick Professor X gets into trouble. Can a timid sengi take over his dad's breeding duties?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Secret Life of the Zoo Season 5 Episode 4 - Runt of the Litter
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Runt of the Litter

    S5:E4

    Young orangutan Tripa is half the size of other orangutans his age. He relies on his mum for everything but can he become independent when she has a new baby? Plus: penguins, beetles and painted dogs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Secret Life of the Zoo Season 5 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.1/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S5:E5

    Spider monkey Kiara seems more interested in hanging out with the youngsters than looking after her baby. Baby capybara Henry enjoys having the attention of all the female capybaras.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Secret Life of the Zoo Season 5 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S5:E6

    The keepers struggle to transport a suspicious warthog and a giraffe. Caiman lizard Gary keeps diving into the pool headfirst, even when it's empty. A baby gibbon is a passion killer for its parents.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Aardvark-Free Romance" is the best rated episode of "The Secret Life of the Zoo" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/18/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Painted Dog Puppy Drama".