The Zoo

A newborn bison calf is struggling to keep up with its mother at the zoo. Keepers at Central Park Zoo hope the resident female snow monkeys will accept a newly introduced male, highlighting the ongoing challenges of managing diverse species.

Snow Monkey Social is a programme presented in an episode format, focusing on the everyday happenings within a zoo environment. The series follows the staff and animals at Central Park Zoo, offering viewers a glimpse into the routine and occasional challenges that arise among its diverse inhabitants. In this particular episode, attention turns to a newborn bison calf that is finding it difficult to match the pace of its mother. The young animal’s attempts to keep up are highlighted, underscoring the natural struggle of a juvenile trying to stay alongside its adult counterpart as they move through their enclosure. Meanwhile, zoo keepers are working on a separate but equally delicate situation involving the snow‑monkey troop. They are hopeful that the resident females will accept a newly introduced male, monitoring the group’s reactions and looking for signs that the integration is progressing smoothly. The episode weaves these two storylines together, showing how the staff balance the needs of a vulnerable calf with the social dynamics of the primate group. By documenting both the physical challenge faced by the bison and the behavioural adjustments required of the snow monkeys, the programme offers a concise yet informative look at the complexities of animal care at Central Park Zoo.