Wild Kratts

Wild Kratts is an animated television series created by Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt, who are also the main characters in the show, along with Aviva Corcovado, a brilliant inventor, and Koki, a skilled engineer, as they travel the world learning about various species of animals, such as lions, tigers, and bears, and exploring different ecosystems, including rainforests, coral reefs, and deserts. The show is known for its unique blend of entertainment and education, making it a favorite among children and parents alike, and has been broadcast on PBS Kids in the United States, as well as on CBC Television in Canada and ABC Kids in Australia. The series has also been translated into several languages, including Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese, and has been distributed by 9 Story Media Group and Kratt Brothers Company. The show's success has led to the creation of various merchandise, including toys, video games, and books, which are available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers.

Introduction

The show's concept is based on the Kratt brothers' love of wildlife and their desire to educate children about the importance of conservation and biodiversity, as seen in documentaries such as Planet Earth and Blue Planet, produced by BBC Natural History Unit. Each episode features the Kratt brothers and their friends traveling to a different location, such as the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania or the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, to learn about a specific species or ecosystem, and often features celebrity guest stars, such as Al Roker and Neil deGrasse Tyson. The show's animation style is a mix of computer-generated imagery and traditional animation, similar to shows like SpongeBob SquarePants and The Simpsons, which are produced by Nickelodeon and 20th Century Fox, respectively. The series has been praised for its engaging storylines and memorable characters, including Jimmy Z, a young boy who often helps the Kratt brothers on their adventures, and has been compared to other popular children's shows, such as Sesame Street and Blue's Clues, which are produced by Sesame Workshop and Nick Jr., respectively.

Production

The production of the show involves a team of writers, animators, and researchers, including Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt, who are also the executive producers, and Caroline Murphy, a veteran animator who has worked on shows like The Magic School Bus and Arthur, which are produced by Scholastic Media and WGBH, respectively. The show is produced by Kratt Brothers Company and 9 Story Media Group, in association with PBS Kids and CBC Television, and has been distributed to over 100 countries, including United States, Canada, Australia, and United Kingdom, where it is broadcast on BBC CBeebies and ITV. The show's music is composed by Pure West, a Canadian music production company that has also worked on shows like Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go!, which are produced by Nickelodeon and Treehouse TV, respectively. The show's sound effects are designed by Sounddogs, a company that has also worked on shows like The Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock, which are produced by The Muppets Studio and Jim Henson Company, respectively.

Characters

The main characters in the show are Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt, who are the hosts and main characters, and are joined by their friends Aviva Corcovado and Koki, who are experts in inventing and engineering, respectively, and have worked on projects like NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover and Google's Self-Driving Car, which are developed by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Waymo, respectively. Other characters include Jimmy Z, a young boy who often helps the Kratt brothers on their adventures, and Zach Varmitech, a villainous character who often tries to pollute the environment, and has been compared to characters like Lex Luthor from Superman and The Joker from Batman, which are published by DC Comics. The characters are designed to be relatable and engaging, and are inspired by real-life scientists and explorers, such as Charles Darwin and Jane Goodall, who have made significant contributions to the fields of biology and anthropology, and have been recognized by organizations like National Geographic Society and Royal Society, respectively.

Episodes

The show has produced over 100 episodes, each featuring a different species or ecosystem, and has been broadcast on PBS Kids in the United States and on CBC Television in Canada. Some notable episodes include "Lion Pride", which features the Kratt brothers learning about lions in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, and "Tortuga Tune Up", which features the Kratt brothers and their friends learning about sea turtles in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The show's episodes are designed to be both entertaining and educational, and often feature fun facts and trivia about the animals and ecosystems featured in the show, and have been praised by organizations like National Science Foundation and Smithsonian Institution, which have recognized the show's contributions to science education and conservation.

Educational Goals

The show's educational goals are to teach children about the importance of conservation and biodiversity, and to promote an appreciation for wildlife and the natural world, as seen in documentaries such as Planet Earth and Blue Planet, produced by BBC Natural History Unit. The show's creators, Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt, are both biologists and educators, and have worked with organizations like National Geographic Society and World Wildlife Fund to develop the show's educational content, which is designed to meet the standards of Common Core State Standards Initiative and Next Generation Science Standards, respectively. The show's educational goals are aligned with the United States' No Child Left Behind Act and Every Student Succeeds Act, and have been recognized by organizations like National Science Teachers Association and National Association of Biology Teachers, respectively.

Reception

The show has received widespread critical acclaim for its engaging storylines, memorable characters, and educational content, and has been praised by organizations like Common Sense Media and Parents' Choice Foundation, which have recognized the show's contributions to children's education and family entertainment. The show has also been nominated for several awards, including Emmy Awards and Annie Awards, which are presented by Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and International Animated Film Society, respectively. The show's success has led to the creation of various merchandise, including toys, video games, and books, which are available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers, and has been compared to other popular children's shows, such as Sesame Street and Blue's Clues, which are produced by Sesame Workshop and Nick Jr., respectively. Category:Children's television series