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Travel the world with a famous animal expert.
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What's the Story?
JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES follows renowned animal expert Jack Hanna as he travels the world studying and interacting with various exotic animals. Whether he's swimming with a school of fish in the Caribbean or cruising the jungles of Africa in safari, viewers of all ages are guaranteed to be engaged by the information Hanna shares in each episode.
Is It Any Good?
Animal Adventures is somewhat lighter and breezier than other wildlife shows. Kids will find it sweet when Jack kisses a dolphin and may lobby for scuba lessons when they see him jump into a pool filled with colorful tropical fish.
One word of caution: Although the show has plenty of endearing moments, some episodes include a few graphic encounters as well. For example, young viewers might find it scary when a group of sharks goes into a feeding frenzy and a local diver gets bitten on the ankle in the fray. But overall Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures is a great pick for kids looking to learn more about the world and the creatures who make it interesting.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about animals and their habitats. What parts of the world does Jack explore? How are the places he visits similar to where you live? How are they different? Would the animals featured in the show make good pets? Why or why not? Which animals live in the wild? Which ones live in an aquarium or at the zoo?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 1, 1993
- Cast : Jack Hanna
- Network : Syndicated
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : STEM , Animals ( Wild Animals )
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- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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