Wildlife ER

In this episode, a spoonbill receives corrective shoes and a kookaburra is taken to surgery. The team also steps in to aid a trio of troubled baby wallabies and to manage a koala suffering from seizures throughout the day in the sanctuary.

Spoonbill Soft Shoe Shuffle is a programme formatted as a single episode that follows a wildlife rescue team as they respond to a variety of animal health emergencies. The show combines observational footage with on‑the‑ground intervention, giving viewers a look at how specialists handle unexpected medical issues in the field. During the broadcast, a spoonbill is fitted with corrective shoes to address a foot problem, and a kookaburra is taken to surgery for an undisclosed condition. The team also looks after a trio of troubled baby wallabies, while a koala under their care suffers from seizures. The corrective shoes are designed to support the spoonbill’s damaged tendons, while the surgical procedure aims to resolve the kookaburra’s internal problem. The rescue crew steps in to provide the necessary medical attention, from fitting orthopaedic footwear for the bird to performing the surgical intervention required for the kookaburra. They also monitor the young wallabies closely, ensuring each receives appropriate support, and they administer treatment to stabilise the koala’s seizure activity. The team records vital signs, adjusts treatment as needed, and ensures follow‑up checks before release. Overall, the episode demonstrates the breadth of challenges the team confronts, ranging from corrective podiatry to emergency surgery and neurological emergencies. By documenting these steps, the episode shows practical veterinary techniques used in remote Australian habitats, underscoring timely care for native fauna.