Our resident Kanopy fan Henry shares some of his favourite nature, wildlife and outdoor shows for kids to enjoy!
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Henry’s review:
Have you tried out ‘Kanopy Kids’? You’re presented with a dashboard where you can Go Wild across a thoughtfully curated catalogue, and furthermore everything on Kanopy Kids takes zero tickets off your account!
Amongst this catalogue is a quality selection of BBC Studios-produced entertainment (fully streamable without a license required), and at the top of Henry’s list of their nature-themed shows is Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest.
The beloved wildlife presenter Ranger Hamza takes the viewer on his ‘Eco Quest’, showing us a range of natural yet everyday wonders from Allotments and Acorns to Seals and Woodpeckers. It thoughtfully focuses on one facet of nature in each episode in a framing that shows how deep one’s appreciation can be in even the smallest of places.
It also covers a range that means those in Rural, Coastal and Urban areas can connect with it, the ‘Dandelion’ episode being a personal favourite. Hamza has a very well-measured style that manages to convey his subject with approachable clarity without a hint of condescension, which can often be made to look easy when done particularly well.
Whisper it quietly out of due veneration, but it’s my opinion the BBC might have a worthy successor to Attenborough on their hands…
Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest
Join Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers on an eco quest to discover one of nature’s wonders and the important role it plays in our environment. Everything in nature has a purpose. From the tiniest seed to the muddiest puddle.
Using his extensive knowledge of UK wildlife, conservation expert Ranger Hamza and his team of young Ramblers search for new ‘Eco Heroes’ to discover the important part they play in conservation and sustainability.
Andy’s Aquatic Adventures
Andy works at Safari World, the biggest and best safari park on the planet.
But when disaster strikes, he jets off in search of the animal that will help him put things right.
It could be a blue whale, a bottlenose dolphin, a pygmy gecko… or a sarcastic fringehead!
Aneeshwar and Lizzie Go Wild
Explorer and wildlife presenter Lizzie lends her wealth of animal knowledge to Aneeshwar’s insatiable enthusiasm during fun-filled adventures at Chester Zoo and West Midlands Safari Park.
The pair aim to help children discover how even the most unusual animals from across the world are connected to one another.
Lizzie and Aneeshwar also share practical conservation and sustainability tips with their younger audience.
Garden Tales
Garden Tales follows the antics of familiar and friendly animal companions!
Set across the sprawling woodlands, meadows and waterways of a classic English rural estate, featuring a huge cast of adorable characters, from Harry & Henry the hedgehogs to superstar singer Jago robin.
Shaun the Sheep
One of Aardman Animations’ best-loved characters stars in his own series. Set on a remote rural farm, Shaun’s flock live a peaceful life under the watchful eye of their sheepdog Bitzer.
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