Opportunities for learning: exploring language and vocabulary are enhanced by the use of intonation and expression in the character's voices and the themes of the animals' stories support social and emotional issues, including friendships and helping and caring for others. [4] The creator of the TV series, An Vrombaut, also wrote and illustrated six 64 Zoo Lane picture books based on stories from the TV series. a b "Preschool TV series". Millimages. Millimages. Archived from the original on 22 March 2014 . Retrieved 21 April 2015. Georgina the Giraffe". 64 Zoo Lane. Season 1. Episode 9. 11:00 minutes in . Retrieved 21 April 2015. Jimmy the Kangaroo (voiced by Lewis McLeod and Matt Wilkinson) – A young kangaroo who used to bully Joey, but later they became friends. The series has aired on CBBC, Disney Channel, CBeebies and Sky Kids in the UK. Internationally, the series was aired on Fox Family (now Freeform), Noggin and Sprout in the United States, ABC for Kids in Australia, and France 5 in France. In Canada, TFO still airs it. [6] It is part of the Club Junior lineup.

Should your child (or grandchild) be an avid viewer of CBeebies then they are probably familiar with the TV show “64 Zoo Lane”. If they love the TV show then getting this book, or one of the others in the series, is a no-brainer.On August 26, 2013, Abbey Home Media released a DVD called "The Story of the Jungle Ball", containing nine episodes from the fourth season. [10] United States Snowbert the Polar Bear (voiced by Dan Russell) – A polar bear who is Boris' northern cousin. He used to live alone until he met Sidney the Seal. He likes making ice sculptures. DVDs of the series have been released by companies like France Télévisions Distribution (through Warner Home Video) and Millimages themselves (through Paramount Home Entertainment). Randolph the Raccoon (voiced by Dan Russell) – A raccoon who grows a yield of mushrooms. He speaks with an Gain Southern Drawl accent. Lucy (voiced by Ciara Janson, later Alice Hearing, later Lara Wollington) – A 7-year-old human girl. [5]

A VHS release from Buena Vista Home Entertainment was planned for release in 2001, but was cancelled for unknown reasons. [8] Melanie the Moose (voiced by Adrienne Posta) – A female moose with antlers. She is clumsy, but kind. Pauline the Pelican (voiced by Adrienne Posta) – A pelican who is fond of fish. She is a little clumsy but also very nice and friendly. Toby the Tortoise (voiced by Bob Saker) – A blue-coloured tortoise who is a little self-conscious because of being slow.

On April 26, 2012, BBC Worldwide acquired the worldwide licensing rights to the series outside France from Millimages. [7] Home media France Zoo Lane (French: 64, rue du Zoo) is an children's animated series created by Belgian-born English author An Vrombaut. The series is co-produced by French animation studio Millimages and British-based Zoo Lane Productions in association with ZDF and ZDF Enterprises (Series 1-2). La Cinquième, The Itsy Bitsy Entertainment Co. (Series 2), Sofica Cofanim and CBeebies (Series 3-4), with the participation of France 5 (Series 3)/ France Televisions (Series 4). [1] The first two seasons aired from 1999 to 2003. After a seven-year hiatus, the series returned in 2010 for another two seasons, ending in 2013. A total of 104 episodes were produced. [3] Synopsis

Casper the Chameleon – (voiced by Matt Wilkinson) – Casper is a cheeky chameleon who likes to camouflage. Ignoring Granddad Chameleon's warning, he gets into trouble. Phoebe the Koala (voiced by Adrienne Posta) – A young koala who is friends with Jimmy and Joey. She is very shy and self-conscious. Esmerelda the Snake (voiced by Adrienne Posta) – A snake who collects shells and likes having everything clean.