Dino Ranch facts for kids
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| Genre | Action-Adventure Comedy Children's-Animation |
| Created by | Matthew Fernandes |
| Voices of | Tyler James Nathan Ava Ro Jacob Mazeral Scott Gorman Athena Karkanis Joshua Graham |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Running time | 22 minutes per episode |
| Production company(s) | Jam Filled Toronto Industrial Brothers Boat Rocker Studios |
| Distributor | Boat Rocker Studios |
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| Original network | CBC Kids Disney Junior Radio-Canada |
| Original release | January 16, 2021 |
Dino Ranch is a cool Canadian CGI animated TV show. It was created by Matthew Fernandes, who also made Top Wing and Kingdom Force. The show follows the exciting adventures of the Cassidy family. They live on a special ranch in a "prewestoric" world. This is a place where dinosaurs roam free alongside humans! Dino Ranch first aired in Canada on January 16, 2021. It then came to the United States on January 18, 2021, on Disney Junior.
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What's Dino Ranch About?
Dino Ranch is an exciting adventure series for young viewers. It takes place in a unique world where people and dinosaurs live together. The Cassidy family runs Dino Ranch, which is a working farm. But it's also a special place where dinosaurs are protected and cared for, like a big dinosaur sanctuary!
Meet the Dino Ranchers!
The Cassidy family runs the Dino Ranch. There's Bo and Jane Cassidy, who are the parents. They have three adopted children: Jon, Min, and Miguel. And of course, their awesome dinosaur friends!
The Main Dino Ranchers
- Jon is the oldest kid. He rides Blitz, a super-fast velociraptor. Jon wants to be a great dino-trainer. He knows a lot about dinosaurs and is a fantastic athlete. Tyler James Nathan does his voice.
- Min is the middle child in the family. Her dino buddy is Clover, a sweet brontosaurus. Min is learning to be a dino-doctor. She uses her medical skills to help any sick or hurt dino at the ranch. Ava Ro is her voice actor.
- Miguel is the youngest of the Cassidy kids. He rides Tango, a small but mighty triceratops. Miguel loves to invent things. He's always building new creations. Jacob Mazeral voices him.
- Blitz is Jon's best friend. He's the fastest velociraptor around. Joshua Graham provides his voice.
- Clover is a kind-hearted brontosaurus. He helps Min as her dino-doctor assistant. Deven Christian Mack (Mac Heywood) is his voice.
- Tango is a powerful triceratops. She loves to bash things and is super strong. Tango is Miguel's best friend and helps him build his inventions. Athena Karkanis voices her.
- Bo is called "Pa" by the kids. He is Jon, Min, and Miguel's adoptive father. He is also Jane's husband. Bo is an expert rancher. He looks after the dino herds with his T-rex, Biscuit. Scott Gorman voices Bo.
- Jane is known as "Ma" to the Dino Ranchers. She is the adoptive mother of Jon, Min, and Miguel. She is also Bo's wife. Jane is the main dino doctor at the ranch. She runs the Hatchery with her parasaur, Quack. Athena Karkanis voices Jane.
- Biscuit is Bo's tyrannosaurus. He is the lead dinosaur of Dino Ranch.
- Quack is Jane's parasaurolophus. She is Jane's dino-doctor assistant.
Supporting Characters
- Thunderfoot is a huge spinosaurus. He has a big appetite and rules the badlands.
- Clara Tinhorn is the oldest of the Tinhorn Trio. They are the Dino Ranchers’ mischievous rivals. Clara and her siblings ride raptors. They like to cause trouble for the Dino Ranchers and their dinosaurs. Samantha Weinstein voices Clara.
- Ike Tinhorn is the middle child of the Tinhorn Trio. He sometimes tries to challenge his older sister Clara. Jonah Wineberg voices Ike.
- Ogie Tinhorn is the youngest of the Tinhorn Trio. He often goes along with his siblings' naughty plans. But Ogie also has a kind heart. Sometimes he even helps the Dino Ranchers do the right thing. Shayle Simons voices Ogie.
Episodes of Dino Ranch
The first season of Dino Ranch has 26 episodes. Each episode is about 22 minutes long. The show teaches important lessons. For example, in "Big Jon Big Trouble," Jon learns that some jobs are better done with help. In "Min’s Quest," Min learns that never giving up helps you reach your goals. The episodes often show the kids learning about teamwork, kindness, and helping others.
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| 1a | "Big Jon Big Trouble" | Bill Speers | J.D. Smith | Brad Cayford | January 16, 2021 | |
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Jon's enthusiasm gets the best of him when he tries to tame a rambunctious little Dinosaur all by himself. Inspired by his hero Bo, he learns that some jobs you just can't do on your own.
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| 1b | "Min’s Quest" | Bill Speers | J.D. Smith | Sara Mota | January 16, 2021 | |
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When Min overcomes adversity to find an elusive flower, she helps to cure an ailing Mother Brontosaurus and learns that perseverance always pays off.
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| 2a | "Stop That Spinosaurus!" | Bill Speers | Craig Martin | Ian Westoby | January 18, 2021 | |
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When a rampaging dinosaur threatens to cause havoc, thanks to Miguel and his observant nature, Jon learns that sometimes it's better to slow down and think the problem through.
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| 2b | "The Spookasaurus" | Bill Speers | Tom Berger | Chris Land | January 18, 2021 | |
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When Jon gets spooked by a campfire story about a legendary dinosaur, he doesn't want to admit it to Miguel and Min, then eventually comes clean and learns that his family is there for him whether he's scared or not.
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| 3a | "Jane’s Perfect Present" | Bill Speers | Scott McGuirk | Brad Cayford | January 19, 2021 | |
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After the Jr. Ranchers spend all their time trying to prepare a special surprise birthday gift for Jane, they find out that all she really wanted was to spend the day with them, and learn that spending your time with someone is the best gift of all.
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| 3b | "Pterodactyl-Doodle-Doo" | Bill Speers | Caitlin Langelier | Sara Mota | January 19, 2021 | |
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When Miguel's creation of a new roost for Pteddy results in some unintended consequences, Miguel and the Jr Ranchers learn that taking other people's feelings into consideration is the most important part of any good deed.
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| 4a | "The Long Way Home" | Bill Speers | Diana Moore | Ian Westoby | January 25, 2021 | |
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Jon learns that shortcuts aren't always shorter when the Ranchers get lost in the badlands with the hungry Thunderfoot on their trail.
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| 4b | "Trade in the Shade" | Bill Speers | Rodey Gozum | Perin McLean | January 25, 2021 | |
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When an uncooperative Brontosaurus gets between the Jr Ranchers and their goal to harvest the delicious apples from the orchard, the gang discovers the importance of placing others' needs ahead of their own.
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| 5a | "Small Wonder" | Bill Speers | Naomi Jardine | Brad Cayford | February 1, 2021 | |
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When a scrappy little compy gets underfoot trying to be just like Blitz, Blitz learns that even the smallest member of the team can make a big difference.
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| 5b | "Dino Check-up Hiccup" | Bill Speers | Jiro C. Okada | Sara Mota | February 1, 2021 | |
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After Clover accidentally breaks Min’s stegoscope and tries to hide the evidence, he learns that he should never be afraid to tell Min when he makes a mistake.
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| 6a | "Tinhorn Trouble" | Bill Speers | Craig Martin | Ian Westoby | February 8, 2021 | |
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When the Tinhorns trick the Dino Ranchers, Min proves that no matter the circumstances, you should always do the right thing and help.
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| 6b | "Family Comes First" | Bill Speers | Kara Harun & Cheryl Meyer | Perin McLean | February 8, 2021 | |
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Pitted against the Tinhorns on Rancheroo Day, Jon learns that his family is more important to him than winning.
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| 7a | "Clover’s Tiny Problem" | Bill Speers | Tom Berger | Brad Cayford | February 15, 2021 | |
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When Min dotes on a newly hatched dino, Clover feels jealous, but then learns that no dinosaur can replace him in Min’s heart.
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| 7b | "Tango’s BFF" | Bill Speers | Scott McGuirk | Sara Mota | February 15, 2021 | |
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After helping a fellow triceratops, Tango becomes attached to her new friend and doesn’t want her to rejoin her herd, but learns that it’s selfish to keep her from her family.
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| 8a | "Home on the Range" | Bill Speers | Caitlin Langelier | Ian Westoby | March 8, 2021 | |
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When a dinosaur named Wanda keeps running away from the Ranch, Min, Jon and Miguel discover that she’s eager to join to a dinosaur family that wants to welcome her as one of their own – and are reminded that you don’t have to be born into a family to be welcomed into one.
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| 8b | "Miguel’s Compy Conundrum" | Bill Speers | Diana Moore | Perin McLean | March 8, 2021 | |
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After Miguel accidentally causes the ranch to be overrun with Compys, he learns that working hard to correct a mistake can sometimes yield a surprising result.
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| 9a | "The Ten Gallon Trophy" | Bill Speers | Rodey Gozum | Brad Cayford | March 22, 2021 | |
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When Bopper runs off with Bo's prized Ten Gallon Trophy Hat, Tango believes that she has to be like Blitz and Clover in order to help the gang catch the elusive pachyosaur, then learns that she can help the team best by just being herself.
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| 9b | "Plane Crazy" | Bill Speers | Naomi Jardine | Sara Mota | March 22, 2021 | |
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When Miguel underestimates his dino pals and gets carried away by his dream of flying, he learns that he needs to believe in his dino-friends as much as he believes in an idea.
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| 10a | "Sneaky Swipers" | Bill Speers | Alan Gregg & Eric Steinhart | Ian Westoby | April 3, 2021 | |
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When things begin to disappear from Dino Ranch, Blitz and the gang discover the importance of knowing the facts before jumping to conclusions.
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| 10b | "Clover’s Height Fright" | Bill Speers | Craig Martin | Sara Mota | April 3, 2021 | |
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When Pteddy gets stuck atop the Mile High Mesa, Clover must overcome his fear of heights by taking things one step at a time to help his friend.
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| 11a | "The Ballad of Big Jon" | Bill Speers | Caitlin Langelier | Brad Cayford | April 10, 2021 | |
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Prompted by a western hero, Jon wants to prove he's a real epic hero as well, but learns it’s the smaller, more everyday good deeds that really make him a hero to his family.
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| 11b | "One Good Turn" | Bill Speers | Tom Berger | Sara Mota | April 10, 2021 | |
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A pack of wild raptors go after Min and Jane as they're transporting a precious brontomelon in the medicine wagon, and in the ensuing chase they discover an act of kindness is often returned with kindness.
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Dino Ranch Toys and Books
If you love Dino Ranch, you might be happy to know there are toys and books! Jazwares, a company from Florida, is the main partner for Dino Ranch toys around the world. Scholastic Corporation has the rights to create many English language products. These include fun readers, sticker story books, activity books, and even audio books.
Where to Watch Dino Ranch
In Canada, you can watch Dino Ranch on CBC Television. You can also stream it on their website and mobile app, CBC Gem. In the United States, the series is shown on Disney Junior. You can also watch it on their streaming video website and app, DisneyNow.
Dino Ranch has also been sold to many other countries. These include Germany (on Super RTL and Toggo Plus), France (on Gulli, TiJi and Gulli Africa), Norway (on NRK), Finland (on YLE), and Denmark (on DR (broadcaster)). It also came to Disney+ in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. In the United Kingdom, it started on CBeebies in 2021. In Australia, it will soon be on ABC Kids.
