The Zoo

A giraffe is being transported to its new residence in the Bronx, currently officially representing a major relocation for the animal. Meanwhile, keepers hand‑raise endangered ducklings, caring for them until they are safely released at the Central Park Children’s Zoo.

Giraffe in the City is a programme structured as a single episode that takes viewers into the heart of New York’s animal‑care scene. It spotlights two very different settings – the bustling Bronx and the beloved Central Park Children’s Zoo – and shows how dedicated staff look after the creatures that call the city home. The episode’s tone is straightforward, focusing on the practical side of moving and nurturing wildlife. The core of the episode follows a giraffe as it makes its way to a new residence in the Bronx. Meanwhile, keepers at the zoo are shown hand‑raising a clutch of endangered ducklings, giving them the care they need before setting them free. Both storylines unfold side by side, highlighting the effort required to relocate a large mammal and to nurture vulnerable bird species until they’re ready for release. The episode also captures the moment the ducklings are released at the Central Park Children’s Zoo, providing a brief but poignant glimpse of the birds joining their new environment. By juxtaposing the giraffe’s journey with the ducklings’ hand‑rearing, the programme underscores the varied responsibilities that animal keepers shoulder, from transporting a towering herbivore across the city to tending to the delicate needs of fledgling waterfowl.