Kid Guides follows two young hosts as they travel to the most exciting zoos in the world.
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LENGTH: 110 Minutes
MSRP: $9.95
CATALOG #: 20353
UPC #: 6-4603203539-1
ISBN #: 1-56839-296-6
RELEASE YEAR: 2008
PRODUCER: Echo Entertainment
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Not only do Matt and Brittney explore these locations like regular tourists, they also go behind-the-scenes with interactive experiences that kids can only dream of. Join Matt and Brittney as they handle venomous snakes, feed giraffes, and participate in a Sea Lion show. Kid Guides is your ticket to fun and adventure!
National Zoo, Washington, DC
Over three hundred species of animals live at the National Zoo, and Matt and Brittney get to meet a lot of them. Hands-on experiences include learning how to care for pandas and elephants, handling venomous snakes (carefully!), and getting the inside scoop on why poison dart frogs are critical to their environment. In “Explorer’s Corner,” Matt and Brittney learn what it takes to be an animal keeper at a zoo. Featured “Animal Star” — pandas!
St. Louis Zoo, St Louis, Missouri
At the St. Louis Zoo, Matt and Brittney learn about the great apes and efforts to save orangutans in the wild. They learn about caring for penguins,get a chance to feed some laurakeets (without losing any fingers!), and get a chance to chill with some crazy, fun-loving otters. In addition, Brittney participates in a Sea Lion show, and they both help set some butterflies free. In “Explorer’s Corner,” Matt and Brittney learn about the zoo’s campaign to save the American Burying Beetle. Featured “Animal Star” — the Black Rhinoceros!
Ft. Worth Zoo, Ft. Worth, Texas
At the Ft. Worth Zoo, Matt and Brittney get to hang around with some hungry orangutans, and watch an elephant painting session. They feed a wide variety of birds and get close enough to pet some friendly giraffes! Matt and Brittney participate in a bird of prey training session, and learn a lot of interesting facts about otters and bears. Featured “Animal Star” — flamingos!
EXTRA FEATURE: Best of Kid Guides
Awards »
Three Emmy ® Awards: Excellence in Children’s Programming
Parents Television Council’s “Seal of Approval”: The PTC’s mission is to promote and restore responsibility and decency in the entertainment industry
Two Parents’ Choice Awards, 2006 & 2007: Children’s Television
CINE Golden Eagle 2006: Children’s Television
Silver Globe, World Media Festival, 2006: Children’s Entertainment
Gold Remi, Houston International Film Festival, 2006: Outstanding
Children’s/Family Television series
Silver Remi, Houston International Film Festival, 2007: Outstanding Children’s/Family Television series
Four Telly Awards: Two for Children’s Television Series, One for Travel Television Series, One for Wildlife/Nature Television Series
Winner, International Family Film Festival, 2007: Educational Television Short
Finalist, World Media Festival, 2007: Children’s Entertainment
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