Unfortunately, the show is only on once a week - for us, it airs on one of the PBS stations and it also airs on a regular cable station, but with the latter, it airs with ads, so we don't DVR that because my kids don't watch any commercial television. Each show has two episodes that are related to one science topic - for example, a recent episode had to do with rivers and tributaries. There is a "bad guy" who is more selfish than anything - he doesn't hurt anyone, but he'll try to cheat to win a race so that everyone will like him more. The Zula Patrol is a group of cute smart aliens that zoom in to save the day. Then there's pieces of the episode (like the Molto Moment - Molto is a brainy older character) where they go over the science part in a cute way. My 2 1/2 yr old loves the music, the animated characters, and space. My 5 yr old loves the same, plus the science, and they both really get it. It doesn't dumb down things for kids, so I think even a 7 yr old who likes space & nature would enjoy the show.
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Engaging sci-fi cartoon for preschoolers.
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for Ages 3 and Up
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About The Zula Patrol
Parents need to know that this imaginative sci-fi animated series is an ideal pick for youngsters. Even though the show doesn't always distinguish scientific fact from fiction, it does a great job of passing on other concrete lessons -- particularly related to tolerance and non-violence.
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- Families can talk about space science. What did kids learn from each episode? Are they interested in learning more about space? What do we know about our galaxy in general? Is Zula a real planet? Does life exist on other planets? If aliens do exist, what do you think they'd look like?
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- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
My kids (especially my 5 yr old) adore this and it's a good one.
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
Great intro to science, great values
I love this show. My daughter loves this show. There's a casual science component -- it feels like a natural, organic progression of the story line; and the emphasis on cooperation, critical thinking, and peace are so appealing to us. All this, and the theme song is great! :)
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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Another Spacey Show
I love this show, so good for all ages. This show is mainly meant to teach kids science topics, but yet, it can be absolutely funny!!! Like other spacey cartoons like Space Goofs (no longer airing, I want this show back) and Atomic Betty (how dare you Cartoon Network hooligans cancel this show, bring it back), Zula Patrol is also good and spacey (like SG and Atomic), not to mention, good wholesome (scientific) fun for all!!! I not letting ZP out of my sight, I don't want it to go the Cartoon Graveyard (where SG and Atomic ended up) too quickly.
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