Zoboomafoo

Zoboomafoo was a fun TV show about wild animals. The star was a leaping lemur named Zoboo who could talk. Two brothers, Chris and Martin Kratt, hosted the show. Together they taught kids about creatures from around the world.

Meet Zoboo

Zoboomafoo, or Zoboo for short, is a Coquerel's sifaka lemur. Lemurs come from the island of Madagascar in Africa. In the show, Zoboo turns into a puppet who can speak. He loves to hop and bounce with the Kratt brothers. Zoboo also enjoys eating treats called Zoboo Snacks.

Learning About Animals

Each episode showed real animals doing real things. Kids met elephants, snakes, monkeys, and many more. The Kratt brothers explained how each animal lives and eats. They taught viewers to respect nature and wildlife. The show made science fun and exciting.

Fun Facts

• Zoboomafoo first aired on PBS in 1999.
• The real lemur in the show was named Jovian.
• Chris and Martin Kratt later made another popular show called Wild Kratts.

Did You Know?

Sifaka lemurs cannot really walk on the ground like other animals, so they hop sideways on two feet.