7.6 /10 1 Votes
8/10 TV No. of seasons 2 Final episode date 25 October 2008 | 7.2/10 IMDb Composer(s) Mark McDuff Original language(s) English First episode date 9 June 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Genre DocumentaryAdventureFamily Starring Bindi IrwinTerri IrwinRobert Clarence IrwinSteve IrwinMacaila FernandesDani HaganJohnny Maio Similar Croc Files, The Crocodile Hunter, The Crocodile Hunter Di, Jim Henson's Animal S, Wild Kratts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bindi the jungle girl
Bindi the Jungle Girl is an Australian children's television nature documentary series, presented by Bindi Irwin, the daughter of Steve and Terri Irwin. The series is produced and shot in Queensland by The Best Picture Show Company for Discovery Kids and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The first series was scheduled for 26 episodes, and ran from 9 June 2007 until 31 May 2008 on American networks Discovery Kids and simulcast on Animal Planet and on ABC1 in Australia from 18 July 2007. Also appearing on the show are Bindi's mother Terri, her younger brother Robert, and Steve Irwin's "best mate" and director of Australia Zoo, Wes Mannion. Bindi performs songs and dances with a group called the Crocmen, and answers questions from viewers in the "Bindi's Blog" segment.
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- Bindi the jungle girl
- Bindi the jungle girl discovery kids
- Plot
- Cast
- Related special
- Merchandise
- DVD releases
- References
Steve Irwin appeared in several episodes filmed prior to his death in 2006. The second series was produced after his death, but he appears in archive footage in a segment named "Croc Hunter Unplugged", and is generally spoken of transcendentally in the present tense.
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Plot
Bindi Sue Irwin and her late dad, "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, try to spread the idea of conservation by teaching the world about many different types of animals and explain why they are important.
Cast
Related special
The series was introduced along with Bindi Irwin's first solo television program, My Daddy, the Crocodile Hunter, a documentary/memorial of Steve Irwin that aired on Animal Planet. It also talked about Bindi and her blooming career.
Merchandise
Australia Zoo produce an extensive range of Bindi merchandise including Bindi dolls, bracelets, stickers and clothes.
Bindi Wear is an exclusive range of children's clothes designed by Melanie Berry and Palmina Distasi. The clothing range features a collection of shirts, shorts, skirts and accessories for young girls and boys. The Bindi Wear concept is developed and managed by Steve's sister, Joy Muscillo.
Bindi Wear International is a range of apparel, footwear and accessories designed for children up to the age of 10 years. Designers, The 3 Monsters, have worked closely with Australia Zoo to ensure the clothing range upholds the Irwin's strong conservation beliefs and values.
DVD releases
The complete series has been released by ABC (Australia) on PAL Region 4 DVD.