News from Zoos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids News From Zoos |
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| Genre | children's |
| Created by | Michael Spivak |
| Written by | Jill MacFarlane |
| Narrated by | Sandy Hoyt |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Michael Spivak |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBC Television |
| Original release | 18 October 1980 – 25 May 1981 |
News From Zoos was a fun and educational Canadian TV show made just for kids! It aired on CBC Television from 1980 to 1982. This series brought exciting animal adventures and news right into homes across Canada.
What Was News From Zoos About?
Imagine a TV show where a chimpanzee is the news anchor! That's exactly what News From Zoos was all about. The show's friendly host was a chimpanzee named Charlie. A talented voice actor, Carl Banas, gave Charlie his voice. Charlie would share exciting news and stories about animals from all over the world.
Each episode took viewers on a journey to different zoos. For example, they visited the Jackson Zoo to see a brand-new baby sable antelope! They also explored the amazing San Francisco Zoo.
The show featured many incredible creatures. Viewers got to learn about a giant Komodo dragon, adorable Chinese giant pandas, and even a unique fish called a seawolf. It was a great way to learn about different animals and their lives.
When Could You Watch It?
This half-hour show was first broadcast on Mondays. You could watch it at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) from October 20, 1980, to May 25, 1981.
Later, the show was rebroadcast so more kids could enjoy it. It aired on Saturdays in 1981 and 1982. You could also catch it on Friday afternoons in the middle of 1982.
