This DVD presentation is nostalgic on two levels – first, it features Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, now passed away. It also features Greg Page, the yellow Wiggle, now in retirement.
The Wiggles are off on an adventure in the Big Red Car – they’re going to Australia Zoo to see the animals. Who better to be their guides than Steve Irwin, his wife Terri, and their daughter Bindi? The Irwins are introduced into the show with a new song by the Wiggles called “The Crocodile Hunter.”
Steve takes the Wiggles on a tour of the zoo, and shows them many different animals. As the Wiggles meet the animals, they get to touch them and hold them. Steve tells us about each creature, where they live, what they like to eat, and whether or not they are dangerous. Some animals will let the Wiggles get right up close, like the dingos, but there are other animals that are best admired from a distance, like the snakes.
Sprinkled throughout the show are songs that teach us even more about the animals. In “Koala La La,” we learn about the sleeping habits of koalas, and we see Jeff take a nap while holding one. In “Wobbly Camel,” we learn that camels are very dependable in the desert and other hot regions, and we get to see Steve and Captain Feathersword riding them. “Cocky Want a Cracker” teaches us about cockatoos, which are quite a common bird in Australia. We then discuss, with Steve’s help, what kinds of animals make the best pets, and what pets need most, which is love, and follow up the discussion with “You Might Like a Pet.”
The Irwins take part in the song and dance numbers – I think Steve could have been an honorary Wiggle.
I really enjoyed this DVD for its educational value as well as entertainment. My two-year-old danced right out of his diaper, while the older children picked up animal facts. What a great way to remember two icons of children’s entertainment who, sadly, are no longer with us.
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