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Kratt Brothers: 3 Decades of Creature Adventures
23 Jan
Summary
- The Kratt brothers began their TV career with Kratts' Creatures in 1996.
- Zoboomafoo, featuring a real lemur named Jovian, aired from 1999 to 2001.
- Their longest-running show, Wild Kratts, has aired consistently since 2011.
Chris and Martin Kratt, known for their engaging wildlife programs, have built a lasting legacy since their early days.
Their television journey began in 1996 with Kratts' Creatures, a show that evolved into the beloved preschool series Zoboomafoo. This popular show, which aired from 1999 to 2001, featured the brothers interacting with a real Coquerel's sifaka lemur named Jovian, alongside animated segments and songs.
Jovian, the charismatic lemur who played Zoboomafoo, passed away in 2014 at the age of 20.5 years. The Kratt brothers continued their educational mission with Be the Creature from 2003 to 2007, focusing on animal habitats.
Since 2011, their animated series Wild Kratts has become their most enduring show. It consistently airs and is now being shared by the original viewers with their own children. The brothers also founded the Kratt Brothers Creature Hero Foundation to promote wildlife conservation.
