What makes this series skips a 4 star and go to three is that it just seems badly mixed. Some of the content could only be understood by kids 8 and up, but much of the plot and the whole idea of the story is extremely childish, especially the idea of a time portal. While this is extremely educational, the question of whether it's worth it hangs in the air.
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Prehistoric Park
(Rated TV-PG, Educational, Starring Nigel Marven, Suzanne McNabb, Rod Arthur, Where to watch: Animal Planet, DVD)
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Common Sense says
Time-traveling animal rescues are hokey at best.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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About Prehistoric Park
Parents need to know that the stars of this show are computer-generated versions of prehistoric creatures, including dinosaurs, massive insects, and giant crocodiles. The animals are shown in re-created versions of their natural habitats and at actual size (proportional to humans), and they're often aggressive toward humans and vicious with each other (biting, goring, and eating what gets in their way). Although the graphics aren't first-rate, the result is real enough to frighten young viewers and sensitive older ones. On the flipside, the show does allow viewers to visualize the world and its inhabitants as scientists theorize it may have been millions of years ago.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the extinction of prehistoric animals. What does it mean to be extinct? What would life be like if some of the prehistoric animals (dinosaurs, giant crocodiles) still existed? What are the different theories behind extinction? Which theories seem the most likely to be true?
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
It's educational, but it may not be fun to watch for long.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Fantastic!
There is some violence (creatures hunt and eat another, they might attack the explorers leaving them cut or bruised, some animals might fight each other) but it,s all the same stuff ya find in comic books. Some animals give birth to young after mating.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I like this show, very entertaining!
This is really fun to watch and rather educational. He goes back in time to capture Dinosaurs and bring them back to his "Theme Park" so to speak. Though it is rather unrealistic, i.e. he has a time machine, which is TOTALLY impossible. It'a sorta violent, 'cause animals like T-Rex & Saber-Tooth cats kill and eat other animals. Other than that, It's great! Much better than Orangutan Island(read my review for that show, you'll understand)!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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