Wild Kratts
By Emily Ashby,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Zoologist brothers get animated in fun, kid-friendly series.
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Good show except for physical stereotypes...
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What's the Story?
WILD KRATTS chronicles the adventures of animal enthusiasts Chris (voiced by Chris Kratt) and Martin (Martin Kratt), who travel the world in a sea-turtle-shaped aircraft with their friends Aviva (Athena Karkanis), Koki (Heather Bambrick), and Jimmy Z (Jonathan Malen) to find and study a variety of elusive species such as the Draco lizard and the platypus. In each episode, the guys uncover a threat to the animals' survival and must use what they've learned about scientific concepts and the creatures' unique adaptations to help them save the day.
Is It Any Good?
This show is the first animated venture for real-life brothers/zoologists Chris and Martin, who have entertained and educated kids in previous series such as Zoboomafoo. Their humor and rapport translate well to their animated counterparts, making Wild Kratts an adventure-filled series that's a fun choice for kids.
Parents will find plenty to like as well, as the Kratts capitalize on the opportunity to expose their captive audience to the wonders of wildlife, teaching viewers about diverse species and exposing them to scientific concepts such as adaptation, hibernation, and extinction. Each episode also includes footage of the real-life Kratts interacting with the real-life animal subject in its natural habitat, so kids can better picture how what they've learned translates to the real natural world.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about wildlife. What did you learn about the animals featured in Wild Kratts? What's unique about their behavior, habitat, or means of navigation? How do these traits help them survive? What animal would you like to see in person?
How do humans threaten the existence of wildlife? What animals are in particular danger? What are the effects of a species' extinction on other animals in the vicinity? How does it affect the food chain and their survival?
What does "conservation" mean? Whose responsibility is it to protect animals' natural habitats? What small steps can we take to make a difference?
How does Wild Kratts promote curiosity? Why is that an important character strength?
TV Details
- Premiere date: January 3, 2011
- Cast: Athena Karkanis , Chris Kratt , Martin Kratt
- Network: PBS Kids
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Adventures , Book Characters , Science and Nature , Wild Animals
- Character Strengths: Curiosity
- TV rating: TV-Y
- Last updated: June 14, 2023
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