Zoboomafoo
Overview
Zoboomafoo captivated young audiences from January 25, 1999, to April 28, 2001, and remains a nostalgic favorite on PBS Kids Sprout. Created by the Kratt Brothers, this children's series features Zoboomafoo, a charismatic talking Coquerel's Sifaka lemur, who entertains alongside a variety of animal guests. Each episode unfolds in "Animal Junction," a whimsical setting where nature's rules bend, allowing for playful interactions. Though weekday broadcasts ceased on many PBS stations after January 16, 2004, the show still enjoys syndication in select regions, continuing to inspire curiosity about wildlife.
Episodes
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1
The Nose Knows
Toothbrush, a young elephant, encounters Martin and Chris Kratt while exploring a cave inhabited by bats. Having lost her family, the Kratt brothers h...
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2
Eye Spy
Fascinated by the stunning camouflaged coats and impressive night vision of two visiting black jaguar cubs, Martin and Chris decide to create "Eye-Spy...
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3
Dinosaurs
As the brothers work on their dinosaur model named the "Martinandchrisaurus," Zoboo shares that he believes he spotted a dinosaur on his way to Animal...
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4
Who's in the Hole?
A flying squirrel soars in, searching for a cozy place to call home. As it explores Animal Junction, it discovers a variety of creatures, including fo...
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5
Happy Lemur Day
Zoboo is taken aback when two ring-tailed lemurs drop by and mention that many people are unfamiliar with lemurs. To fix this, the Kratt brothers prop...
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6
Swimming
When a pair of river otters shows up, a lively swimming party ensues, featuring black jaguars, soft-shelled turtles, penguins, and capybaras all divin...
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7
Slimy Buddies
Chris, Martin, and Zoboo dive into the fascinating world of slime, highlighting its benefits, like how puppies express love by licking and how the sli...
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8
Snow Day
Amidst a historic snowstorm, Martin, Chris, Zoboo, and Jackie take refuge with a frigid Japanese snow monkey, providing warmth and comfort. Together, ...
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9
Night Time
During a camping trip at Animal Junction, the group has the opportunity to learn about nocturnal animals—those that rest during the day and come ali...
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10
Climbing
Various animals possess special adaptations that aid in climbing, such as the sticky pads found on frogs' feet and the prehensile tails of kinkajous. ...
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11
Fierce Creatures
Zoboo decides he wants to become part of a traveling group of Arctic wolves, so he starts practicing howling, hunting, and learning the hierarchy of t...
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12
Homes
The Kratts come to the aid of a beaver in search of wood to construct its dam, while Jackie and the Animal Helpers work together to create nesting box...
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13
Puppies
When Chris, Martin, and Zoboo stumble upon a litter of eight adorable puppies, they suddenly find themselves in the role of puppysitters. Chaos ensues...
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14
Tracks
Martin and Chris trace the paw prints of a lynx across the snowy landscape, while Jackie focuses on safeguarding her bird feeder from pesky squirrels.
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15
Fling
The Kratts name a white-fronted capuchin monkey "Fling" as they prepare to release it back into its natural habitat. Meanwhile, Jackie delves into the...
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16
Itchy
Everyone experiences an itch at some point, whether it’s from poison ivy, insect bites, or pesky burrs.
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17
Ears Hear
Chris and Martin are eager to explore the auditory capabilities of various animals, including rabbits, bloodhounds, springhares, and foxes. They want ...
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18
Feeling Good
The episode focuses on the diverse coats of various animals, showcasing everything from the quills of porcupines to the luxurious fur of lynxes and th...
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19
Running
Martin and Chris take off running, showcasing various animals in their sprinting styles, starting with the emu and moving on to the crab, the fisherma...
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20
Animal Daycare
Animal Junction is bustling with adorable baby animals! The crew encounters a baby ring-tailed lemur, lynx and bobcat kittens, a silver fox kit, and s...
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21
Giants
Animal Junction is bustling with enormous creatures, including a giraffe, elephant, camel, and capybaras. Inspired by this, the Kratt brothers set out...
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22
Pets
Chris and Martin discover a variety of pets at Animal Junction, all cared for by Jackie and her animal helpers. Zoboomafoo learns how to look after du...
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23
Bears
Animal Junction becomes a bustling hub as bears, wolverines, and kinkajous all converge in the area, drawing in curious visitors and creating an excit...
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24
Lids
The guys are excited to sow grass seeds in hopes of attracting the African Crowned Crane to Animal Junction. However, they face a challenge in keeping...
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25
Great Singers
Animal Junction comes alive with the unique "music" created by camels, wolves, and elk, proving to be far more impressive than any sound effects machi...
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26
Playtime
As the saying goes, all work and no play isn't good for anyone. So, the Kratts decide to unwind at Animal Junction, enjoying some fun time with lion c...
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27
Fast and Slow
The Kratts explore the fascinating world of animal speed by comparing the swift cheetah with the slow-moving snail. They discover a lot about how diff...
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28
Horses
The Kratt brothers enjoy a day with a playful foal and her powerful mother, a Belgian draft horse. As they bond with these magnificent animals, they d...
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29
Bathtime
Bath time for some animals isn’t quite what you might expect. Chris and Martin first give a bath to dogs before they head out from Animal Junction t...
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30
Jumpers
Zoboomafoo greets his jumping animal friends at Animal Junction, including kangaroos and frogs.
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31
Funny Faces
Get ready for some giggles as moose, pigs, bats, and various other animals share their charming personalities with the audience.
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32
Spots and Stripes
Spots and stripes serve as excellent camouflage for various animals, allowing them to seamlessly merge with their surroundings. When Zoboo, Chris, and...
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33
Sand Creatures
Following a fierce sandstorm that blankets Animal Junction, meerkats, scorpions, and camels begin to show up in the area.
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34
Water Creatures
Two African penguins visit Animal Junction, where Zoboo, Chris, and Martin discuss aquatic animals. While penguins are technically birds, they prefer ...
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35
Who's In the Egg?
At Animal Junction, Rhode Island Red chicks are hatching, but Zoboo, Martin, and Chris are puzzled by a mysterious egg they stumble upon in the nest. ...
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36
Hail to Tails
A kinkajou visits Animal Junction, showcasing her remarkable prehensile tail, which she adeptly uses to swing through the trees and navigate the groun...
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37
Cats
Chaos ensues at Animal Junction as a flurry of playful kittens takes over the place. Zoboo, Martin, and Chris find themselves struggling to manage the...
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38
The Four F's
Zoboo, Chris, and Martin discover that animals use the four F's—fur, feathers, fat, and, for otters, fun—to stay warm during chilly weather. Howev...
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39
Stinky
In the animal kingdom, various scents convey distinct messages. When a skunk drops by Animal Junction, Zoboo, Martin, and Chris learn to distinguish b...
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40
Bzzz
Animal Junction becomes a hub of excitement as Zoboo, Chris, and Martin begin to recognize the incredible talents of insects and spiders. These tiny a...
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Green Creatures
Zoboo discovers that plants and trees are just as vibrant and alive as the animals in Animal Junction. The Kratt Brothers explain to the lemur that fo...
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Brain Power
The Kratt Brothers, along with Zoboo, team up with Brainiac, a super-smart chimpanzee, to create an "Invisibility Machine." As they embark on this adv...
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Bovine
A cow and her calf stroll into Animal Junction, prompting Zoboo to take action and assist them in locating their herd. Martin and Chris explain to the...
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Snakebellies
Zoboo and the Kratt Brothers come across a snakeskin that doesn’t belong to the anaconda in the pool, the rattlesnake basking by the window, or the ...
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Humans
Zoboo is eager to learn about human life, and when a group of kindergarten kids visits Animal Junction, he gets the chance to explore. Despite some di...
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Zoboo the Super Lemur
Motivated by his favorite comic book hero, Zoboo transforms into Super Lemur with the help of Muscles and Muscley, two playful black bear cubs. After ...
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Pop Goes the Tiger
In Animal Junction, two playful Siberian tiger cubs have a blast bouncing on every ball they can find, honing their hunting skills. Meanwhile, Zoboo a...
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8
Powerhouse
When a snow leopard and Toothbrush the elephant arrive at Animal Junction, Zoboo feels intimidated, believing he can never match their strength. Howev...
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Talk to Me
Zoboo, along with the Kratt Brothers and Toothbrush the elephant, discovers the different ways animals communicate. As Zoboo tries to respond to all t...
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10
Flying Buddies
After encountering a flying fox fruit bat, Zoboo becomes eager to soar through the skies himself. To make this happen, the Kratt Brothers create a set...
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11
Creature Neighbors
In Animal Junction, the Kratt Brothers, Zoboo, and their animal friends embark on an exciting treasure hunt. With the assistance of two playful fox ki...
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12
Buddies
Martin and Chris share a close friendship, and Zoboo is on the lookout for a special companion of his own. He encounters a sea anemone and a clownfish...
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13
Can You Feel It?
Brainiac the chimp and Lost and Found the Labrador are eager to have some fun together. Zoboo first suggests a game of ball, but Brainiac isn't intere...
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14
Fearfest
A powerful thunderstorm rolls through Animal Junction, leaving Zoboo feeling uneasy as he spots something menacing in the shadows. To his surprise, th...
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15
Superclaw
Zoboo is eager to climb like the kinkajous who are visiting, so the Kratt Brothers design special "Superclaws" for him. However, after a few tumbles f...
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16
Grow, Zoboo, Grow
Martin and Chris Kratt are looking after a human baby named Xavier and a baby red kangaroo called Bigfoot, while Zoboo is eager to assist in their dev...
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17
Don't Fence Me In
Zoboo welcomes a wolverine to Animal Junction, but soon discovers that there's insufficient space for his new friend. Wild animals thrive when they ha...
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18
Families
A baby African pygmy hedgehog arrives at Animal Junction, prompting Zoboo to search for the ideal family to adopt her. The Kratt Brothers share insigh...
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H2O
The pond in Animal Junction has run dry, leaving the two lion cubs and the other animals desperately in need of water. Recognizing the importance of h...
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20
Crocodilian
The Kratt Brothers create a time machine to explore crocodilians, including the American alligator and caiman. However, their adventure takes a wild t...
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Hot and Cold
At Animal Junction, the dynamic duo of a Gila monster and a snow leopard brings a unique blend of warmth and chill to the surroundings.
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22
Armor
Zoboo believes that having armor, similar to his new pals, the African crested porcupines, would keep him safe while he jumps around. After trying to ...
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23
Ants and Eaters
Zoboo becomes anxious when an anteater arrives, fearing it might devour the ant colony in Animal Junction. In an effort to mediate peace between the t...
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24
World of Legs
Zoboo catches sight of a larva and starts to ponder what kind of legs it will develop in the future. Will it have powerful legs like a tiger, numerous...
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25
Messy and Clean
Zoboo is ready to tackle the closet cleanup, but his attempts only lead to a larger disaster! Just as he manages to organize everything, a group of Eu...
