---
title: "Zoboomafoo"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/zoboomafoo-1999"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 4217
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 65
runtime_minutes: 27
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "TV-Y"
---

# Zoboomafoo (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/zoboomafoo-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Zoboomafoo is a television series first released in 1999. Catalogued under Comedy, Kids, Documentary. Produced and broadcast by TVOntario, PBS Kids. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 65 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Join the Kratt brothers and a talking lemur in Animal Junction to explore wildlife."

### Why Watch
- features real wild animal guests
- hosted by the Kratt brothers
- engaging for children

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited to sixty-five episodes
- older broadcast dates
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is family-friendly and suited for children.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: educational, playful, family, lively

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/zoboomafoo-1999#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Chris Kratt, Martin Kratt, Leo Eaton
- **Networks / Studios**: TVOntario, PBS Kids

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chris Kratt** as *Chris*
- **Martin Kratt** as *Martin*
- **Gord Robertson** as *Zoboomafoo*
- **Samantha Tolkacz** as *Jackie*
- **Genevieve Farrell** as *Amy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did Zoboomafoo air?
The series aired from January 25, 1999, to April 28, 2001.

### Q: How many episodes were made?
A total of 65 episodes were aired.

### Q: Who created the show?
The series was created by the Kratt brothers.

### Q: Who is Zoboomafoo?
Zoboomafoo is a talking Coquerel's Sifaka, which is a type of lemur also known as Zoboo.

### Q: Where does each episode begin?
Every episode begins in Animal Junction, a peculiar place where wild animals visit and play.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Zoboomafoo — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/4217)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*