Wild Kratts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wild Kratts |
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| Genre | Edutainment |
| Created by | Kratt brothers Chris and Martin |
| Written by | Eva Almos Chris Kratt Martin Kratt Chris Roy |
| Directed by | Luc Chamberland ("Polar Bears Don't Dance"); Eva Almos Chris Kratt Martin Kratt (all others) |
| Presented by | Chris and Martin Kratt |
| Voices of | Chris Kratt Martin Kratt Athena Karkanis Sabryn Rock Heather Bambrick Jonathan Malen Zachary Bennett Eva Almos Cory Doran Julie Lemieux |
| Theme music composer | Pure West |
| Opening theme | "Gonna Go Wild Kratts" by Sterling Jarvis |
| Ending theme | "Gonna Go Wild Kratts" (instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Pure West |
| Country of origin | United States Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 151 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Chris Kratt Martin Kratt Vince Commisso Steven Jarosz (seasons 1-5) Blake Tohana (season 6-present) |
| Producer(s) | Cheryl Knapp Chris Kratt Martin Kratt |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Kratt Brothers Company 9 Story Media Group |
| Distributor | 9 Story Distribution |
| Release | |
| Original network | PBS Kids Go! (2011-2013)
TVOParents (2011–2013) PBS Kids (2013-present) TVOKids (2013–present) |
| Picture format | 720p (HDTV) |
| Original release | January 3, 2011 – Present |
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| Preceded by | Be the Creature |
| Related shows | Kratts' Creatures Zoboomafoo |
Wild Kratts is a fun and educational television show created by the Kratt brothers, Chris and Martin. It mixes live-action videos with animated adventures. The show is made by the Kratt Brothers Company and 9 Story Media Group. You can watch it on PBS in the United States and TVOKids in Canada.
The main goal of Wild Kratts is to teach kids about biology, zoology, and ecology. It shows how animals live and how we can protect them. The show also teaches small ways that kids can make a big difference for nature. It's connected to the Kratts' older shows, Kratts' Creatures and Zoboomafoo. Wild Kratts has been on TV for over ten years, making it the longest-running show by the Kratt Brothers.
The show is popular around the world. It airs in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and many other countries. Wild Kratts has even been recognized with awards, showing how much people love its educational message.
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About the Show
Each episode of Wild Kratts starts and ends with Chris and Martin Kratt in real life. They talk about a specific animal and its amazing abilities, which they call "creature powers." They often ask, "What if we had the powers of this animal?" Then, the scene changes to their cartoon selves.
In the animated part, the brothers go on exciting trips to study animals in their natural homes. But their adventures often turn into rescue missions! They might need to save animals from tricky situations. Sometimes, the problems are caused by human actions. Other times, they face villains who want to use animals for their own plans. These villains include Zach Varmitech, Gaston Gourmand, Donita Donata and Dabio, or Paisley Paver and Rex. Some episodes also help change how people see certain animals, like bats or crocodiles, showing they are not always scary.
The Kratt brothers get a lot of help from their team. Aviva Corcovado is a brilliant engineer. She invents "creature power suits" that let humans copy animal abilities. She also creates other cool tools to help the brothers. Koki is a computer expert who manages their flying turtle-shaped ship, the Tortuga. Jimmy Z is the pilot of the Tortuga. He also uses a teleporter to send equipment and Creature Power discs to the Kratt brothers. As the team works together, viewers learn many facts about animals and how to solve problems.
Sometimes, the team faces dangerous situations. The villains might try to harm the brothers or the animals. But the Wild Kratts always find a way to make things right. They even get help from "Wild Kratts Kids." These are children from around the world who help the team from their homes. They might help move animals, rebuild habitats, or share local knowledge about creatures.
Episodes
Meet the Characters
Main Team
- Martin Kratt (voiced by himself) – Martin is a zoologist who loves to give names to the animals he meets. This helps viewers feel a connection to the animals. His favorite color is blue, and he wears a blue Creature Power suit. Martin is often the more playful and impulsive of the two brothers. He is also a very good artist. Martin is a bit messy but is always ready for anything. He is a better swimmer than Chris. Martin sometimes seems to know more about animals and loves to imagine what it's like to "be the animal." He has a fun and childlike heart.
- Chris Kratt (voiced by himself) – Chris is also a zoologist, but he is more organized and calm than Martin. His favorite color is green, and he wears a green Creature Power suit. Unlike Martin, Chris likes to take his time to study animal DNA. He wants to understand animals better to save them from villains. Chris is smart and thoughtful. He is also a skilled climber.
- Aviva Corcovado (voiced by Athena Karkanis) – Aviva is a super smart engineer and inventor. She leads the Kratt brothers' support team. She designs all the amazing gadgets the Kratts use. This includes the Creature Power suits, which give humans animal abilities. She also built the Tortuga, their flying turtle ship and home base. Aviva is kind and confident in her skills. She can be competitive, especially when inventing things. She sometimes wears a purple Creature Power suit.
- Koki' (voiced by Sabryn Rock) – Koki is a computer genius and mechanical engineer. She works on the Tortugas computer system. She researches animals for the brothers and tracks the villains using satellites. Koki also manages all communications for the Tortuga. She is not afraid to speak her mind and tell the truth. Her Creature Power Suit color is gold.
- Jimmy Z (voiced by Jonathan Malen) – Jimmy Z is the pilot of the Tortuga. He uses his game controller to operate the ship's teleporter. He sends items and Creature Power Discs to the Kratts when they need them. Jimmy sometimes helps Aviva test her new inventions, which can lead to funny moments. His Creature Pod and scuba gear are orange.
- Kratt Kids – These are children from around the world who are fans of the Kratt brothers. They sometimes talk to the team online and help them with missions. They might help move animals or share local knowledge.
Villains
- Zach Varmitech (voiced by Zachary Bennett) – Zach is a robotics inventor. He tries to control animals' minds to make them work for him or to sell them. He also tries to steal the Kratt brothers' technology. Zach travels in a jet or rides on his robots called Zachbots. He is afraid of the dark.
- Donita Donata (voiced by Eva Almos) – Donita is a fashion designer. She travels in a pink jet or boat and loves luxury. Her main goal is to use live animals as jewelry or clothing for her fashion line. She uses a "pose beam" to freeze animals. Donita represents real-world designers who use animal products. The Kratts always stop her plans.
- Dabio (voiced by Cory Doran) – Dabio is Donita's strong but not-so-smart helper. He tries to help Donita with her designs but usually messes up. He sometimes remembers animal facts better than Donita.
- Chef Gaston Gourmand (voiced by Zachary Bennett) – Gaston is a traveling chef with a Louisiana accent. He loves to cook and serve rare or endangered animals, which made him lose his chef's license. He usually travels in a camper that opens into a restaurant. He often invites other villains to try his food, but the Kratts usually free his captured animals.
- Paisley Paver (voiced by Julie Lemieux) – Paisley is a businesswoman who runs Paving Nature Industries. She believes that turning natural places into factories and parking lots is better for the future. She is determined and bossy. Paisley represents companies that build over natural animal homes.
- Rex (voiced by Cory Doran) – Rex is Paisley's intern. He helps her with her plans against the Wild Kratts. He enjoys using Paisley's technology to flatten land for her building projects.
Where to Watch
Wild Kratts is shown on PBS Kids in the United States. In Canada, you can watch it on TV Ontario and Knowledge Network.
Other Cool Stuff
In 2016, a store called Whole Foods Market started selling products with the WILD KRATTS brand, like crackers and soap.
There have also been two live stage shows based on Wild Kratts! In these shows, the Kratt Brothers come out of the animation and interact with the audience. They use their Creature Power Suits to rescue things from Zach Varmitech. The second live show, Wild Kratts Live 2.0: Activate Creature Power!, premiered in 2019.
