2014

S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

Sun, Sep 07, 2014

500 young hopefuls from Ireland and Australia vie for the chance to become dolphin and seals trainers. Eight lucky Rookies set off on the adventure of a lifetime including an early morning dolphin rescue and some speedy planning for their very own marine conservation show.

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S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

Sun, Sep 14, 2014

Things are not what they seem when the young marine animal enthusiasts attend an early morning dolphin rescue. Bailey receives a wake-up call when Rocky the seal almost bites the hand that feeds him, and the team tackles the grim jobs of gutting fish and cleaning up seal poo.

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S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

Sun, Sep 21, 2014

The young marine animal enthusiasts are overjoyed when Aaron reveals news of a special new arrival at the park. Much to their amazement, the dolphins and seals start to respond to the team's behavior signals, and an emergency call out finds Jaymin and Dana heading off to save a turtle in distress.

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S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

Sun, Sep 28, 2014

It's time for the Rookies to face park boss Paige to pitch their ideas and it's a scary prospect for all of them. The team scour local beaches and unearth some shocking facts about rubbish pollution and there's some upsetting news about recently rescued turtle Barney.

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S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Sun, Oct 12, 2014

Bonding, trust and respect is the focus of training this week at Blue Zoo. A new makeover project is unveiled, Tallann finds out first hand how cheeky and free- spirited Rocky the seal can be and the Rookies pitch their penguin designs to the intimidating marine park board.

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S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6

Sun, Oct 19, 2014

Park boss Paige pays the team a visit and sets them a few serious deadlines for their upcoming show. Ivy and Darragh are tasked with caring for two fluffy penguin chicks; MCs Dana and Sophie take to their mics and 4 lucky rookies get the chance to go diving in the Solitary Marine Park.

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S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7

Sun, Oct 26, 2014

The Rookies to take part in an early morning Coffs Harbour tradition. Work gets underway on the mammoth penguin makeover; the Rookie's pitch their latest show ideas and an emergency call out finds them on a life and death mission to save an injured dolphin.

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S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8

Sun, Nov 02, 2014

The life of the dolphin Hope still hangs in the balance as the team continues to care for her. Aaron reveals the identity of a super cute resident that's been in quarantine backstage since they arrived and turtle man Jaymin lives his dream of releasing turtles back into the wild.

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S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9

Sun, Nov 16, 2014

Bailey's in for a treat as trainer Janine introduces him to her infamous "Fish Prep Dance". Tallann has some serious setbacks with his seal handling techniques; whale spotting excitement turns to a seasick nightmare and Hope the dolphin finally returns to the wild.

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S1.E10 ∙ Episode #1.10

Sun, Nov 23, 2014

It's 2.30am and the race is on to get to the marine park in time for Calamity's birth. Will it be a boy or a girl and will the Rookies secure naming rights for Blue Zoo's new arrival? As rehearsals continue to go awry Paige decides to set the team a challenge ahead of a VIP visit in just 48 hours.

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S1.E11 ∙ Episode #1.11

Sun, Nov 23, 2014

VIP day has arrived; the Rookies need to buckle down to hone their animal handling skills along with a final polish to the opening of their Blue Zoo show. Sophie assists Dr Duan in an emergency operation for Nikki the Seal and sneaky Rocky decides to take an unplanned "dip" in a dolphin pool.

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S1.E12 ∙ Episode #1.12

Sun, Nov 30, 2014

With only days left before their debut performance, the Rookies final training sessions don't go as well as they hoped; Nikki the aged seal is recovering from her life threatening operation and plans are made to finally release Carmen the fur seal back into the ocean.

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S1.E13 ∙ Episode #1.13

Sun, Dec 07, 2014

It's the Rookies' final day after their six-week adventure but there's no respite as the team wake at 5am for Carmen's release back to the wild before they head to the park their debut performance. But who will receive that prized "bridging" whistle before the big event, and can they pull off their big show?

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