Zoobilee Zoo

Zoobilee Zoo, a children's television program featuring costumed performers dressed as animal characters, aired from 1986–2001 on several television channels including commercial network television stations, public television stations, The Learning Channel, and the Hallmark Channel. Only 65 episodes of the show were made. While it was shown for 15 years in syndication, it is not currently airing on any television station as of 2005. The original 65 episodes are currently owned by Hallmark.

Generally the plot of each episode consists of the main characters, called Zoobles, encountering difficulties common to young children and learning a moral lesson about dealing with such problems. Each character has a certain gimmick in his behavior or interests that gives him a unique view on each problem faced (i.e. Bravo Fox is a showman, Talkatoo Cockatoo is a chatterbox, Van Go Lion enjoys art, etc.)

The show is widely remembered among older viewers for its costumes.

The show is still available on a wide array of videocassettes, the most recent series released in 1997. A revival, which spawned new direct-to-video episodes and soundtracks was released in 2000, and a stage show, "Zoobilee Zoo Live!" toured briefly. A book is currently in the works, with input from all cast members and some of the crew, with a projected release in 2007.

Cast and characters

* Sandey Grinn as Bill Der Beaver
* Forrest Gardner as Van Go Lion
* Karen Hartman as Talkatoo Cockatoo
* Michael B. Moynahan as Lookout Bear
* Gary Schwartz as Bravo Fox
* Louise Vallance as Whazzat Kangaroo
* Ben Vereen as Mayor Ben

External links

* Zoobilee Zoo Official Website