Ep 7. Call of the Mild / Zoo Hullabaloo
- April 28, 2003
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! is an animated television series that follows the adventures of a yellow, cat-like creature named Wubbzy, and his friends Widget, an eccentric inventor bunny, and Walden, a brainy, philosophical critter. In season 1 episode 7, titled "Call of the Mild / Zoo Hullabaloo," the gang explores the great outdoors and visits a zoo.
In "Call of the Mild," Wubbzy, Widget, and Walden decide to go camping in the wilderness. However, Wubbzy soon realizes that he's not as prepared as he thought. He forgot to bring his sleeping bag, his flashlight isn't working, and he's scared of the dark. Walden tries to reassure him by telling him about the nighttime sounds of nature, but Wubbzy can't shake his fear. When they hear a scary howling noise, Wubbzy is convinced that there must be a monster nearby. Widget saves the day when she creates a "monster-repelling flashlight" that scares away the source of the noise - a group of friendly wolves. Wubbzy learns that not everything in the outdoors is scary and starts to enjoy the camping trip.
In "Zoo Hullabaloo," the trio visits the local zoo. While exploring the different habitats, they quickly realize that the animals are acting strange. The monkeys are quiet, the lions are napping, and the penguins are hiding. Walden deduces that the animals are unhappy because they're bored. To fix this, Widget creates a series of games and challenges for the animals to play. The monkeys try a game of tug-of-war with their tails, the lions play a game of tag, and the penguins have a dance-off. The trio soon realizes that they have been so focused on the animals having fun that they forgot to have fun themselves. They join in on the games and everyone has a wonderful time. In the end, the trio learns that the key to happiness is making sure everyone is having fun.
"Call of the Mild / Zoo Hullabaloo" is a fun and educational episode that highlights the importance of facing your fears and having fun. It showcases the adventurous spirit of Wubbzy, Widget, and Walden, and introduces young viewers to the wonders of the great outdoors and the importance of animal welfare. With catchy songs and colorful animation, this episode of Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! is sure to delight children and adults alike.