Bindi the Jungle Girl facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bindi the Jungle Girl |
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| Genre | Documentary Adventure Family Education |
| Presented by | Bindi Irwin |
| Starring | Bindi Irwin Terri Irwin Robert Irwin Steve Irwin Macaila Fernandes Dani Hagan Johnny Maio |
| Composer(s) | Mark McDuff |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 31 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | John Stainton Judi Bailey |
| Cinematography | Craig Lucas |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | The Best Picture Show Company |
| Release | |
| Original network | Discovery Kids (America) ABC for Kids (Australia) |
| Picture format | 576i 16:9 |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| First shown in | United States |
| Original release | 9 June 2007 (United States) 10 November 2009 (Australia) – 25 October 2008 (United States) 6 November 2009 (Australia) |
Bindi the Jungle Girl is an exciting Australian TV show for kids. It's a nature documentary series presented by Bindi Irwin. Bindi is the daughter of the famous "Crocodile Hunter," Steve Irwin, and his wife, Terri Irwin.
The show was made in Queensland, Australia. It was created by The Best Picture Show Company for Discovery Kids in America and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in Australia. The first season had 26 episodes. It started on June 9, 2007, in the United States and on July 18, 2007, in Australia.
You'll also see Bindi's mom, Terri, and her younger brother, Robert, on the show. Wes Mannion, Steve Irwin's good friend and the director of Australia Zoo, also appears. Bindi sings and dances with a group called the Crocmen. She also answers questions from viewers in a part of the show called "Bindi's Blog."
Steve Irwin was in some episodes that were filmed before he passed away in 2006. The second season was made after his death. However, you can still see him in old video clips in a part called "Croc Hunter Unplugged." The show often talks about him as if he is still with us.
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What the Show is About
Bindi Sue Irwin and her dad, Steve Irwin, who was known as the "Crocodile Hunter," wanted to teach everyone about protecting animals. They showed many different kinds of animals and explained why they are so important to our world. Their goal was to inspire people to care for wildlife and nature.
Meet the Cast
The main people you'll see in Bindi the Jungle Girl are:
- Bindi Irwin as Herself
- Terri Irwin as Herself
- Robert Irwin as Himself
- Steve Irwin as Himself
- Macaila Fernandes as Girl with Cat
- Dani Hagan as Hamster Care Educator
- Johnny Maio as Boy with Guinea Pigs
Episode Guide
The show has two seasons filled with amazing animal adventures.
Season One Episodes
| Number | First Aired (U.S.) | First Aired (Australia) | Episode Title | What Happens |
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| 1-01 | 9 June 2007 | 10 November 2009 | Not Many Left | Bindi talks about animals in different countries that are becoming rare. |
| 1-02 | 9 June 2007 | 10 November 2009 | Elephants at Work | Bindi learns about Asian elephants. These elephants have helped people in Asia for hundreds of years. Steve and Wes visit Sri Lanka and Thailand to study them. |
| 1-03 | 16 June 2007 | 11 November 2009 | American Beauties | Bindi, Steve, and Terri travel across the United States. They look at unique wildlife like elk, bighorn sheep, black bears, bison, wolves, snakes, prairie dogs, and American alligators. |
| 1-04 | 16 June 2007 | 12 November 2009 | Cat Tracks | Bindi and Steve go to Africa to see lions up close. Steve helps vets attach tracking devices to a male lion. Bindi also shows off some smaller wild cats. |
| 1-05 | 23 June 2007 | 13 November 2009 | Aussie Icons | Bindi, Steve, and Terri explore famous Australian animals and places. They see koalas, kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, possums, kookaburras, and crocodiles. They also visit the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. |
| 1-06 | 23 June 2007 | 16 November 2009 | Mouthing Off | Dental care is important for animals. In the wild, animals might have toothaches. But in zoos, they get great dental care. Bindi, Wes, and Terri even try some animal dentistry in the Jungle Girl's Tree House. |
| 1-07 | 30 June 2007 | 17 November 2009 | Dogs R Wild | Bindi, Terri, and Wes visit a training center for police dogs. They also learn about wild dog relatives like African wild dogs, Australian dingoes, and Arctic wolves. |
| 1-08 | 30 June 2007 | 18 November 2009 | End of the World | Bindi travels to a cold, icy place. Steve takes her to the southern tip of South America and Antarctica. They discover amazing wildlife that lives in the world's coldest areas. |
| 1-09 | 7 July 2007 | 19 November 2009 | Like an Eagle | Bindi, Steve, and Terri explore the world of large birds. They see macaws, cockatoos, vultures, condors, and eagles. They learn about their important roles in nature. |
| 1-10 | 14 July 2007 | 20 November 2009 | Prince Rajah | Bindi shows us some of the biggest cats: lions and tigers. Some tigers join the Australia Zoo family. Steve helps an injured lion get better in the U.S. |
| 1-11 | 8 September 2007 | 23 November 2009 | Lizard Tales | Bindi takes a close look at lizards of all sizes. She shows tiny geckos and giant Komodo dragons. |
| 1-12 | 13 October 2007 | 24 November 2009 | Saving the Whales | The number of whales in the ocean needs our help. Bindi explores their world and learns about their gentle nature. |
| 1-13 | 27 October 2007 | 25 November 2009 | Animal I.C.U. | This episode highlights the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. Thousands of injured animals are cared for here each year. They are then released back into the wild. |
| 1-14 | 10 November 2007 | 26 November 2009 | Weirdest Wildlife | Bindi checks out some of the world's most unusual-looking animals. Some look like they are made from different animal parts! |
| 1-15 | 17 November 2007 | 27 November 2009 | Boots, Bags and Belts | Bindi and her family discuss the danger to animals from poachers. Poachers kill animals illegally to sell their body parts for things like boots, bags, and belts. |
| 1-16 | 1 December 2007 | 30 November 2009 | Animals on the Move | Bindi's dad, Steve, helps move animals from one place to another around the world. This includes some very large and dangerous ones. |
| 1-17 | 8 December 2007 | 1 December 2009 | Odd Ops | Bindi looks at some unusual surgeries performed on sick or injured animals. These operations happen both in the wild and in zoos. |
| 1-18 | 15 December 2007 | 2 December 2009 | Monkey in the Jungle | Bindi explores the differences between various types of primates. Many of these animals are facing big problems in their habitats. |
| 1-19 | 11 January 2008 | 3 December 2009 | Crocodilians | Bindi teaches us about a group of living dinosaurs called crocodilians. This includes crocodiles and alligators. |
| 1-20 | 1 March 2008 | 4 December 2009 | Poached Eggs | Bindi looks at two kinds of poachers: animals and humans. |
| 1-21 | 7 April 2008 | 7 December 2009 | Snake in the Grass | Bindi shows us both venomous and harmless snakes. |
| 1-22 | 19 April 2008 | 8 December 2009 | Ocean's Ten | Bindi counts down the ten most interesting creatures that live in the sea. |
| 1-23 | 3 May 2008 | 9 December 2009 | Animal Mysteries | Strange and interesting animal cases are explored. This includes acupuncture for elephants, animal instincts before a tsunami, and how bears hibernate. |
| 1-24 | 17 May 2008 | 10 December 2009 | Devil Island | An illness could wipe out all the Tasmanian devils. |
| 1-25 | 31 May 2008 | 11 December 2009 | How Old Are They? | Bindi investigates how long animals live in the wild compared to when they are cared for by humans. |
| 1-26 | 28 February 2008 | 14 December 2009 | Treehouse Sleepover | Bindi has her best friend Rosie and The Crocmen join her for a fun sleepover in her treehouse. |
Season Two Episodes
| Number | First Aired (U.S.) | First Aired (Australia) | Episode Title | What Happens |
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| 2-01 | 27 September 2008 | 2 November 2009 | American Road Trip | Bindi explores the desert states of Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. |
| 2-02 | 4 October 2008 | 3 November 2009 | Desert Highway | Bindi continues her desert travels to Southern California and the Mojave Desert. |
| 2-03 | 11 October 2008 | 4 November 2009 | Indonesian Safari | Bindi takes a trip to Indonesia to see its wildlife and learn about its culture. |
| 2-04 | 18 October 2008 | 5 November 2009 | Tigers on a Plane | Bindi visits the Taman Safari Park in Jakarta. They have a special program to help save endangered tigers. |
| 2-05 | 25 October 2008 | 6 November 2009 | Treehouse Idol | Bindi's treehouse turns into a dance studio for the finals of the Treehouse Idol competition. |
Special TV Programs
This series was launched alongside another TV special. It was called My Daddy, the Crocodile Hunter. This documentary was a tribute to Steve Irwin. It also talked about Bindi and her growing career in television.
Cool Merchandise
Australia Zoo sells many cool items related to Bindi and the show. These include Bindi dolls, bracelets, stickers, and clothes.
Bindi Wear is a special line of children's clothes. It was designed by Melanie Berry and Palmina Distasi. This clothing line has shirts, shorts, skirts, and accessories for young girls and boys. Steve's sister, Joy Muscillo, helped create and manage the Bindi Wear idea.
Bindi Wear International is another clothing line. It includes clothes, shoes, and accessories for children up to 10 years old. The designers, The 3 Monsters, worked closely with Australia Zoo. They made sure the clothes support the Irwin family's strong beliefs about protecting nature.
DVD Releases
You can find the full series on DVD. The ABC (Australia) released it on PAL Region 4 DVD.
| DVD Name | Episodes | Australian Release Date |
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| Volume 1 Episodes 1-4 |
Not Many Left Elephants at Work American Beauties Cat Tracks |
3 October 2007 |
| Volume 2 Episodes 5-8 |
Aussie Icons Mouthing Off Dogs R Wild End of the World |
3 April 2008 |
| Roar! Episodes 9-12 |
Like an Eagle Prince Rajah Lizard Tales Saving the Whales |
7 August 2008 |
| Chill Out Episodes 13-16 |
Animal I.C.U Weirdest Wildlife Boots, Bags and Belts Animals on the Move |
6 November 2008 |
| Jungle Fever Episodes 17-20 |
Odd Ops Monkey in the Jungle Crocodilians Poached Eggs |
2 April 2009 |
| Wildlife Detective Episodes 21-26 |
Snake in the Grass Ocean's Ten Animal Mysteries Devil Island How Old Are They? Treehouse Sleepover |
2 July 2009 |
| Road Trip Episodes 27-31 |
American Road Trip Desert Highway Indonesian Safari Tigers on a Plane Treehouse Idol |
5 November 2009 |
See also
In Spanish: Las aventuras de Bindi para niños
