Animal Ark facts for kids

Animal Ark is a popular series of children's books. Many authors write these books. They use the pen name Lucy Daniels in the UK. In the USA, they use the name Ben M. Baglio. The first book came out in 1994. These books are usually for kids aged 8 and up.

Each story in the series is about a girl named Mandy. Her parents are veterinarians, which means they are animal doctors. Their animal clinic is called Animal Ark. Mandy often finds animals that need help. She works with her best friend, James, and other people in their village to rescue and care for these animals.

The Animal Ark books also became a TV show. There was even a magazine called Animal Ark. This magazine helped support the Jean Byrd Animal Rescue and Education Centre. This center is in South Africa and works with the Born Free Foundation to help animals.

The Books in the Series

There are many Animal Ark books. The original series had 94 books published between 1994 and 2008. The books are numbered differently in the United States and the United Kingdom. This is because not all books were released in both countries.

Most of the stories take place in a town called Welford in Yorkshire, England. This is where Mandy Hope and her parents run their vet practice, Animal Ark. However, some books take readers to other parts of the world. The series also includes special holiday books for times like Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas.

Here are some of the books from the main Animal Ark series:

• 1. Kittens in the Kitchen (1994)
• 2. Pony on the Porch (1994)
• 3. Puppies in the Pantry (1994)
• 4. Goat in the Garden (1994)
• 5. Hedgehogs in the Hall (1994)
• 6. Badger in the Basement (1994)
• 7. Cub in the Cupboard (1994)
• 8. Piglet in A Playpen (1994)
• 9. Owl in the Office (1995)
• 10. Lamb in the Laundry (1995)
• 11. Bunnies in the Bathroom (1995)
• 12. Donkey on the Doorstep (1995)
• 13. Hamster in a Handbasket (1996)
• 14. Goose on the Loose (1996)
• 15. Calf in the Cottage (1996)
• 16. Koalas in a Crisis (1996)
• 17. Wombat in the Wild (1996)
• 18. Roo on the Rock (1996)
• 19. Squirrels in the School (1996)
• 20. Guinea Pig in the Garage (1996)
• 21. Fawn in the Forest (1997)
• 22. Shetland in the Shed (1997)
• 23. Swan in the Swim (1997)
• 24. Lion by the Lake (1997)
• 25. Elephants in the East (1997)
• 26. Monkeys on the Mountain (1997)
• 27. Dog at the Door (1997)
• 28. Foals in the Field (1997)
• 29. Sheep at the Show (1998)
• 30. Raccoons on the Roof (1998)
• 31. Dolphin in the Deep (1998)
• 32. Bears in the Barn (1998)
• 33. Otter in the Outhouse (1998)
• 34. Whale in the Waves (1998)
• 35. Hound at the Hospital (1998)
• 36. Rabbits on the Run (1998)
• 37. Horse in the House (1998)
• 38. Panda in the Park (1999)
• 39. Tiger on the Track (1999)
• 40. Gorilla in the Glade (1999)
• 41. Tabby in the Tub (1999)
• 42. Chinchilla up the Chimney (1999)
• 43. Puppy in a Puddle (1999)
• 44. Leopard at the Lodge (2000)
• 45. Giraffe in a Jam (2000)
• 46. Hippo in a Hole (2000)
• 47. Foxes on the Farm (2000)
• 48. Badger by the Bridge (2000)
• 49. Deer on the Drive (2000)
• 50. Animals in the Ark (2001)
• 51. Mare in the Meadow (2001)
• 52. Cats at the Campground (2001)
• 53. Polar Bears on the Path (2002)
• 54. Seals on the Sled (2002)
• 55. Husky in a Hut (2002)
• 56. Beagle in the Basket (2002)
• 57. Bunny on the Barge (2002)
• 58. Guinea-Pigs in the Greenhouse (2002)
• 59. Dalmatian in the Dales (2002)
• 60. Lambs in the Lane (2003)
• 61. Labrador on the Lawn (2003)

There are also many spin-off series. These include Animal Ark Summer Specials, Animal Ark Holiday Specials, Animal Ark Hauntings, Animal Ark Pets, and Little Animal Ark. Each of these series focuses on different types of animal adventures or themes.

Television Series

The Animal Ark books were made into a television show. It was shown on CITV in the United Kingdom. Each episode was based on one of the books. The show had two seasons and a total of thirteen episodes. It aired from September 4, 1997, to July 7, 1998.