Ep 10. Koala-ty Time

Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa is a TV show that takes you on a journey within the lives of the veterinarians and the animals at ZooTampa in Florida. In season 3 episode 10 of Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa, titled "Koala-ty Time," there are significant moments highlighted that can leave you in awe.

At the beginning of the episode, the spotlight is on Sarabi, a young koala who was born earlier in the year. It's time for her to move from her mother Lily's pouch to the safety of a tree. The ZooTampa team is excited to take on this next stage, and as they prepare for the move, they discuss how they will place her in the tree without causing her any distress. They also have to check for any infections or injuries before transferring her. The team is over the moon to see how Sarabi adapts to the new surroundings.

Meanwhile, the veterinary team focuses on Jabari, a lion with some odd swelling in his leg. The veterinarians work together to figure out what's causing the discomfort and how to cure it. They conclude it could be an infection that needs immediate attention, and they run a few tests to confirm their diagnosis. The medication prescribed works perfectly fine, and soon you can see a drastic improvement in Jabari's leg. The veterinarians also take the opportunity to give him the once over, ensuring he is healthy in every other aspect.

Next up, we get to see an era of reptiles, from the slitherysisters who are a group of green tree pythons, to a sunburst shrimp who is showing some unusual behavior. The zookeepers are concerned about the well-being of the shrimps and try to analyze the shrimp's water levels, temperature, and oxygen content to ensure they receive the attention they need.

Finally, the focus is back on the koalas, and the team is thrilled to welcome a new family of koalas from the San Diego Zoo. They introduce them to the other koalas in their enclosure, and they all seem to be getting along fine. However, things change when the team introduces the baby koala. Lil Jeb, Lily's son who has not yet ventured out of the pouch, makes an appearance to the others. The adult koalas are excited to meet the little guy, and the team captures this heartwarming moment as the koalas interact with each other.

"Koala-ty Time" is an episode that takes viewers on a ride of different emotions. The episode is educational and showcases the daily routine of the keepers and veterinarians at ZooTampa. It's a marvelous peek into the lives of animals and how they interact with each other. A must-watch for anyone who loves wildlife and wants to gain more knowledge about these beautiful creatures and the people who take care of them.