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There鈥檚 growing concern for Malaika, the elderly lioness, whose health has been deteriorating. The keepers and vets decide that their only option is a sedation to find out what鈥檚 been troubling her, but knocking out any animal, especially an elderly one, is a risk. At nearly 20 years old, she now faces a fresh diagnosis, but will they be able to get this wily old girl to take the medication that could help her?

Elsewhere, Ben puts in a shift with the keepers as they carry out essential maintenance for a group of heavyweight rhinos. Sand needs to be raked, water troughs scrubbed, and the wallow cleared - all before the super-sized residents return.

Meanwhile, there鈥檚 cause for celebration in Animal Adventure, where red squirrel parents Rory and Pinecone have had a litter of elusive new kittens - Megan checks in with keeper Chris to find out how they鈥檙e getting on.

Also, Kate and Ben join forces to help carry out vital health checks on Red, the largest Amur tiger at the park. It鈥檚 essential keepers continually assess his fitness and health, but when you鈥檙e dealing with a tiger up-close, a quick look inside his enormous mouth doesn鈥檛 come without a risk!