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Wild Kingdom

(Rated TV-G, Educational, Where to watch: Animal Planet)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Revamped classic brings nature's wonders up close.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show encourages an emotional attachment to animals and raises awareness about environmental issues that threaten their survival.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Predatory animals hunt and kill for food.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Wild Kingdom

Parents need to know that this educational series offers a realistic view of life among wild animals in their natural habitats. Ecological and environmental concerns are central to each episode as viewers learn about endangered wildlife and forestland. Some young viewers may be upset by scenes of predators hunting and killing their prey. Be prepared to answer kids' questions about the animals and their behavior.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about preserving nature. How do animals end up on the endangered species list? What might be the outcome of losing natural forestland? How have humans affected the lives of wild animals? What can we do to ensure their continued existence and the health of their environments?
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    This show is great, but...

    Well, It's a great show, an' I watch it a lot, but it's not that good for kids under 7. There are a lot of hunting and killing scenes which may scare really young kids, like three or five year-olds. It's really good, but still can't measure up to shows like Meerkat Manor or the new show Lemur Kingdom, wich is almost(I SAID ALMOST!!!) as good as Meerkat Manor, and WAAAAAAAAY better than Orangutan Island.

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