Blue Zoo

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.

When the rookies attend an early morning dolphin rescue, things are not what they seem. Bailey gets a wakeup call when Rocky the seal almost bites the hand that feeds him and the team tackle the grim jobs of fish gutting and seal poop cleaning. All in a day’s work at Blue Zoo!

The rookies 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 behaviour signals and an emergency call out finds Jaymin and Dana heading off to save a turtle in distress.

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.

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.

Park boss Paige pays the team a visit and sets them a few serious deadlines for their upcoming show. Ivy & Darragh are tasked with caring for two fluffy penguin chicks; MCs Dana & Sophie take to their mics and the entire team set off by chopper and dive boat for a trip of a lifetime.