Our Great National Parks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Our Great National Parks |
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| Genre | Docuseries |
| Presented by | Barack Obama |
| Composer(s) | David Schweitzer |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
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| Executive producer(s) | James Honeybourne |
| Producer(s) | Sarah Peat |
| Running time | 50–54 min |
| Production company(s) | Freeborne Media Wild Space Productions Higher Ground Productions |
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| Original network | Netflix |
| Original release | April 13, 2022 |
Our Great National Parks is an exciting five-part Netflix documentary series. It takes you on a journey to explore some of the world's most amazing national parks and their incredible wildlife. The series is presented by Barack Obama, who used to be the president of the United States. It first came out on April 13, 2022.
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About the Series
What's It About?
This series shows you the wild beauty of nature across the globe. You'll see everything from sunny beaches in Africa to unique islands in Japan. It also explores the amazing Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The show highlights how important these natural places are. It also explains how people work to protect them.
Who is the Narrator?
The series is narrated by Barack Obama. As the narrator, he guides you through each episode. He shares interesting facts about the animals and their homes. Reviewers have praised his calm voice and clear way of speaking. They said his style helps you appreciate the beautiful nature scenes even more. He also adds some light humor to the stories.
Why Watch This Series?
Many people who watched Our Great National Parks really enjoyed it. They called it "calming" and "eye-popping." Viewers loved seeing the "heart-stopping wonders" of the world's national parks. The series doesn't just show pretty pictures. It also shares an important message. It teaches how humans can help protect the wild world. While some found it less groundbreaking than other nature shows, most agreed it was beautiful and often breathtaking.
Episodes Guide
The series has five episodes, each focusing on different national parks or natural areas.
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| 1 | "A World Of Wonder" | April 13, 2022 | |
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This episode explores the untamed beauty of nature. It travels from African beaches to Japanese islands and the Great Barrier Reef.
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| 2 | "Chilean Patagonia" | April 13, 2022 | |
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Discover the amazing Patagonia region in Chile. It has twenty-four national parks. This area is becoming one of the most protected places on Earth.
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| 3 | "Tsavo, Kenya" | April 13, 2022 | |
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See thousands of elephants in Kenya's Tsavo Conservation Area. You'll also spot hippos, rhinos, and hornbills in this vast landscape.
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| 4 | "Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary" | April 13, 2022 | |
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Explore California's lively coastline. This episode shows the delicate balance between wildlife and people in this area.
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| 5 | "Gunung Leuser, Indonesia" | April 13, 2022 | |
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Visit Gunung Leuser National Park in Indonesia. It is home to some of the rarest animals on Earth, like the Sumatran tiger.
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Awards and Recognition
Our Great National Parks received several awards and nominations. These awards recognize excellence in television and documentaries.
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Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Narrator | Barack Obama (for "A World of Wonder") | Won | |
| Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program | Christiaan Muñoz-Salas and Ignacio Walker (for "Chilean Patagonia") | Nominated | |||
| Critics' Choice Documentary Awards | Best Limited Documentary Series | Our Great National Parks | Nominated | ||
| Best Narration | Barack Obama | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Cinematography Team | Won | |||
| Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Original Song/Score — Documentary Series - TV/Digital | David Schweitzer | Nominated |
