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Jay's Jungle
Genre pre-school
Starring Jay Laga'aia
Kenneth Moraleda
Emily McKnight
Courtney Stewart
Country of origin Australia
Original language(s) English
No. of series 4
No. of episodes 255
Production
Production location(s) Fox Studio Australia, Sydney, New South Wales
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) Ambience Entertainment
Release
Original network 7TWO
Picture format 576i (SDTV)
Audio format Stereo
Original release January 12, 2015 (2015-01-12Tdf-y) – 25 May 2018 (2018-05-25)

Jay's Jungle is an exciting Australian children's television show. It first appeared on the 7TWO channel during weekdays. This fun series was created by Ambience Entertainment. It takes young viewers on an engaging adventure through a colorful jungle. The show explores questions and ideas using music, stories, and playful characters. It aims to inspire and captivate young minds.

About Jay's Jungle

Jay's Jungle is a TV series made for preschool children. It follows the adventures of Jay, who is a lighthouse keeper. Jay lives on a special J-shaped island. His home is a clever lighthouse named C-Mor.

Every day, the wise and funny C-Mor shines his magical light across the world. He looks for interesting thoughts and questions to explore. When C-Mor's light lands on an imaginative child, the adventures begin.

What Happens in Each Episode?

Jay and his team set out to explore a daily theme. The team includes Funk-E, Jay's playful monkey friend. It also features Tash or Lani, who are fun-loving park rangers. They look after the island. Together, they discover many new things and have a great time.

The Jungle Crew also joins Jay and his team on their adventures. This group of curious preschool children arrives on the island. They help solve problems and create interesting things.

Exploring New Ideas

In each episode, a new and unique thought or question is explored. These are questions that every child can understand. Examples include: 'Why is the Sea Salty?' or 'How do seeds grow?'. Other questions are 'Who turns off the Sun at Night?' and 'I wish I could fly like a bird'. The show also asks 'I love bubbles they float up high' and many more.

These questions lead to simple explanations that all children can be part of. Through songs, dances, and hands-on activities, Jay's Jungle teaches important lessons. It celebrates teamwork and creativity.

Fun Discoveries

Jay and his team are always adventurous. This leads them into wonderfully weird situations. These situations always result in interesting discoveries! If the team needs more help, they can call on the Monkey band beat-makers. This group is called the 'Tree Top Trio'. It features Funk-e, Jess-e, and Leonard. They help explore the theme and sing a song or two.

After making some discoveries and solving some problems, it's time for the Jungle Crew. They are ready to play games and make cool stuff. They explore the day's theme in an imaginative and hands-on way. By the end of each episode, Jay and the Jungle Crew have laughed, danced, played, and learned a lot about the day's topic.

Meet the Characters

  • Jay: (Jay Laga'aia) is an explorer. He loves his job as a lighthouse companion.
  • C-MOR: (Kenneth Moraleda) is the wisecracking lighthouse where Jay lives.
  • Funk-E: (Mat McCoy) is Jay's mischievous monkey mate. He is also part of the Tree Top Trio.
  • Tash: (Courtney Stewart) is a park ranger. She works on the island, looking after plants and animals. She also goes on adventures with Funk-E, his friends, and Jay.
  • Lani: (Emily McKnight) is also a park ranger. She helps look after the island's plants and animals. She joins in on the adventures too.
  • Jess-E: (Lisa Moule) is a member of the Tree Top Trio, the monkey band.
  • Leonard: (Derek Siow) is another member of the Tree Top Trio.
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