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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Singing animals, global warming, and spanakopita.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Kids learn about the environment.

  • Messages:

    Encourages kids to get involved with the cause.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    The site sells ringtones and mobile phone wallpaper. There's a link to HippoWorks sportswear featuring the characters and slogans such as "Extinction Sucks." Also, many of the games end with donation links to worthy "save the animals" causes.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About HippoWorks

Parents need to know that some of the visuals here might disturb sensitive kids. The Extinction Game is like "Hangman." Players guess letters to complete a word. Winners "save" the cute Siberian tiger, while losers see an increasingly distressed animal turn into a pile of bones, one wrong letter at a time.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    kidteach
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I laughed and learned!

    This is a great site to teach kids about the environment. Funny and educational, but not preachy.

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  2. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    I laughed and learned!

    I think this is a great website for kids and people of all ages. The cartoonlets make you think about eco and animal issues without being preachy. I like the range of humor too--a lot of it is just for laughs.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    ngarello101
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 3.0

    not much to do

    There wasen't much to do.

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  5. Adult Reviewer
    elle317K
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Great wildlife website!

    As a teacher, I think this website is a great introduction to conservation issues. It entertains as it informs. Please be aware the site does have a "store" page where you can order merchandise.

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