Tierärztin Dr. Mertens

S5:E1 Gegenwind

Dr. Susanne Mertens takes over management of the zoo following the death of the director.

S5:E2 Die Rückkehr

Susanne manages life after Christoph's departure as a veterinarian, zoo director, and mother.

S5:E3 Mit offenem Visier

Dr. Roman Blum, the unwanted zoo director, surprises everyone with a provocative inaugural speech.

S5:E4 Schluckbeschwerden

Susanne fights for her employees under pressure from the new zoo director and seeks a compromise.

S5:E5 Umzugschaos

Susanne’s family unpacks as leopards in labor at the zoo demand her attention.

S5:E6 Zuviel von allem

Susanne doesn't want to argue with the zoo director but rather cooperate on the promotional film.

S5:E7 Ungebetene Gäste

Jonas returns home and confesses the real reason for his expulsion from boarding school.

S5:E8 Die Realistin

Susanne's hope grows when Luisa brings her and Christoph closer together again.

S5:E9 Die zweite Chance

Jonas is offered to complete his community service for illegal racing at the zoo.

S5:E10 Ein neuer Anfang

Charlotte seeks a clarifying conversation with her daughter, Susanne, which ends in an argument.

S5:E11 Klare Worte

Susanne distracts herself from Luisa's return to her parents by helping sea lion Sally.

S5:E12 Nicht spurlos

Susanne's meeting with Paul is disrupted by Christoph's return.

S5:E13 In die Freiheit

Susanne wants to share responsibility for Luisa with Christoph, but doesn't want to be with him.

S6:E1 Neustart

Dr. Mertens is planning her pilgrimage, but the zoo demands her attention after Blum's departure.

S6:E2 Eine neue Melodie

Zoo director Susanne is planning a concert and she is thrilled with the pianist.

S6:E3 In jeder Sprache

Veterinarian Susanne discovers a parasite infestation in a cheetah, introduced through feed.

S6:E4 Ausklang

Susanne refuses to breed baby monkeys, despite pressure from the mayor and a sponsor.

S6:E5 Nachwuchs

The new zoo director clashes with Susanne over their attitudes to animal and staff management.

S6:E6 Vorfreude

Susanne looks forward to a zoo conference, while Jonas and Marie bring chaos to a family gathering.

S6:E7 Neue Ufer

Susanne gives the keynote speech at the conference in Dresden, and a meerkat escapes from the zoo.

S6:E8 Carpe Diem

In Dresden, Susanne catches an escaped meerkat, gets injured, and meets Hannes again.

S6:E9 Schmerzhafte Entscheidung

Staff at the zoo grow resentful following Conny’s resignation, and Susanne tries to bring him back.

S6:E10 Ein unwiderstehliches Angebot

Susanne misses a sponsorship appointment because she is helping an injured wolf trapped in a snare.

S6:E11 Allgemeine Verunsicherung

Susanne is torn between job offers in Vienna and Leipzig, while feelings for Christoph blossom.

S6:E12 Momente der Wahrheit

Susanne is torn between Vienna and Leipzig, but an orphaned orangutan needs her help in Borneo.

S6:E13 Wege zum Glück

Susanne stays in Leipzig. Amal celebrates her victory and the opening of the South America section.

S7:E1 Hoch hinaus

Susanne and Christoph plan a new life together with hopes of time in Borneo.

S7:E2 Wut im Bauch

Jonas reels from family turmoil as Susanne clashes with Luisa at the zoo gates.

S7:E3 Wer wagt, gewinnt

Tension grows at home as Luisa rebels, Jonas grieves, and Susanne faces menopause.

S7:E4 Keine Kompromisse

Susanne fails to change Marie’s mind as Jonas longs to see the twins again.

S7:E5 Alles auf Sieg

Joy and doubt collide when Susanne and Christoph learn they are expecting.

S7:E6 Große Entscheidungen

Susanne braces to tell Jonas of her pregnancy while fearing his reaction.