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The Little Zoo That Could
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Behind the scenes at a Gulf Coast zoo.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Little Zoo That Could
Parents need to know that watching this series might call for an explanation of the birds and the bees and then some, given all the talk about animal mating and breeding. Scenes of animal surgery aren't very graphic but include serious procedures such as hysterectomies. Zoo professionals often struggle to control large animals like alligators. A small amount of suspense is created by the music and the narration, and younger viewers may need to be reassured.
Read our full review by KJ Dell Antonia
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the way the zoo treats its animals, trying to re-create their natural habits and habitats. Kids might be interested to hear that most zoos were once just rows of cages filled with animals, with few measures taken for the animals' comfort. There's plenty of opportunity to discuss why the zoo's staffers do the things they do: Why do you think she's so careful as she feeds that animal? Why do they handle it like that? Why don't the staff members try to make the animals more domestic?
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