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Zoboomafoo (1999)
Zoboomafoo (1999)
Overview
Zoboomafoo is an American children's television series that aired from January 25, 1999, to April 28, 2001, and is still shown today in syndication depending on the area, and it is regularly shown on PBS Kids Sprout. A total of 65 episodes were aired. A creation of the Kratt Brothers, it features a talking Coquerel's Sifaka, a type of lemur, named Zoboomafoo, or Zoboo for short, and a collection of repeat animal guests. Every episode begins with the Kratt brothers in "Animal Junction", a peculiar place in which the rules of nature change and wild animals come to visit and play. After January 16, 2004, the show was pulled from its weekday airing on most PBS stations, though some continue to air the show.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
Zoboomafoo is an American children's television series that aired from January 25, 1999, to April 28, 2001, and is still shown today in syndication depending on the area, and it is regularly shown on PBS Kids Sprout. A total of 65 episodes were aired. A creation of the Kratt Brothers, it features a talking Coquerel's Sifaka, a type of lemur, named Zoboomafoo, or Zoboo for short, and a collection of repeat animal guests. Every episode begins with the Kratt brothers in "Animal Junction", a peculiar place in which the rules of nature change and wild animals come to visit and play. After January 16, 2004, the show was pulled from its weekday airing on most PBS stations, though some continue to air the show.
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Primary
Zoboomafoo is a children's educational program focused on animal education and nature appreciation, which are inherently apolitical themes. The show consciously avoids any ideological framing, presenting universal values of curiosity and respect for living things.
The children's nature program Zoboomafoo features two white male hosts and a lemur puppet, focusing on animal education. The casting is traditional, and the narrative does not engage with or critique traditional identities, maintaining a neutral and positive framing.
Secondary
Zoboomafoo is a children's educational program centered on animals and nature. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes, making the portrayal N/A.
Zoboomafoo is a children's educational television series focused on animals and nature. The show does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, as its narrative is entirely centered on wildlife education and adventure.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Zoboomafoo is an original children's nature show. Its main characters, including the Kratt brothers and the lemur Zoboomafoo, were created for the series, establishing their genders within the show itself without prior canonical versions to swap from.
The show features real-life hosts Chris and Martin Kratt playing themselves, and an animal puppet character. There are no instances of characters established as one race in prior canon being portrayed as a different race.
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