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Rimba's Island
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production company(s) DIC Productions, L.P.
Release
Original network Fox Kids
Original release June 27, 1994 (1994-06-27) – November 22, 1996 (1996-11-22)

Rimba's Island was a fun television show for young children. It featured colorful animal characters who lived in a rainforest. The show first aired in 1994 on Fox Kids. It was part of a special block of shows called The Fox Cubhouse.

Meet the Characters of Rimba's Island

The show had a group of friendly animal characters. They were played by actors in bright costumes. Each character had a unique personality.

Main Characters

  • Rimba: This character was a clever monkey. Rimba was the leader of the animal group.
  • Bakari: Bakari was a friendly crocodile.
  • Ilana: Ilana was a tall giraffe.
  • Ooki: Ooki was a strong rhinoceros.
  • Paquito: Paquito was a brave lion.
  • Pria: Pria was a gentle elephant.

Why Rimba's Island Was Special

The people who made Rimba's Island wanted it to be very good for kids. Janice Sonski was a co-executive producer for the show. She believed that Rimba's Island was the first TV series where every episode was checked and approved by important groups. These groups included the National Education Association and the National Parent-Teacher Association. This meant the show was designed to be educational and helpful for young viewers.

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