Ep 1. Save the Dolphin!/Save the Chimp!
- TV-Y
- March 2, 2006
- 23 min
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7.5 (6)
The show "Wonder Pets" follows the adventures of three classroom pets, Linny the Guinea Pig, Ming-Ming Duckling, and Turtle Tuck, who are also secretly superhero animals that travel the world helping animals in need. In season 1 episode 1, "Save the Dolphin!/Save the Chimp!" the Wonder Pets receive a call from a classroom in Arizona where a group of students have been learning about dolphins. The class has discovered a stranded baby dolphin and needs the Wonder Pets to save it.
Linny, Ming-Ming, and Tuck spring into action, utilizing teamwork to save the baby dolphin. They sing a special song that inspires the baby dolphin to keep trying to swim back to its family. The Wonder Pets also enlist the help of a friendly pelican named Pete to transport the dolphin back to its family. Along the way, they learn about the important role that dolphins play in the ocean and how they communicate with each other using echolocation.
After their successful dolphin rescue, the Wonder Pets receive another call from a classroom in Africa. The class has been studying chimpanzees and has discovered a baby chimpanzee in danger. The Wonder Pets immediately head to Africa to save the baby chimp and reunite it with its family.
Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including a snake that wants to eat the baby chimp. The Wonder Pets work together to outsmart the snake and keep the baby chimp safe. They also learn about the importance of preserving wildlife habitats and how humans can have a negative impact on the environment.
Overall, "Save the Dolphin!/Save the Chimp!" sets the stage for the rest of the series, showcasing the Wonder Pets' determination to help animals in need and their ability to work together to solve problems. It also introduces important environmental themes and explores the unique characteristics of different animal species.