Ep 18. Feeling Good

Zoboomafoo is an educational children's show that aired on PBS Kids from 1999 to 2001. The show revolves around the Kratt brothers, Chris and Martin, who are hosts of a creature adventure show. They are joined by their lovable lemur friend, Zoboomafoo, who helps them learn and discover new things about animals and the environment around them. Each episode focuses on a specific animal or topic, and the hosts engage the audience through fun facts, skits, and songs.

In season 1 episode 18 titled "Feeling Good," Chris and Martin explore the world of animal senses. They start off at Animal Junction, where they find Zoboo enjoying the smell of some flowers. Martin and Chris explain that animals have different senses, just like humans, and they use these senses to navigate their environment and communicate with one another.

They decide to visit some animals around the world to learn more about their senses. First, they head to the African savannah to meet a lion. They explain that lions have a keen sense of smell, which they use to track prey. Martin sprays perfume on himself to see if the lion can smell it, but luckily, the lion is more interested in sleeping than hunting.

Next, they visit a group of bats in a cave. Chris explains that bats have a unique sense called echolocation, which they use to navigate and find food in the dark. Martin and Chris can't hear the bats' high-pitched sounds, but Zoboo can, and he demonstrates how bats use echolocation to find their way around.

After their bat adventure, Martin and Chris head to the Arctic to meet some walruses. They explain that walruses have sensitive whiskers, which they use to detect vibrations in the water and find food. Chris tickles the walrus's whiskers, and Martin demonstrates how humans have a sense of touch too.

Finally, they head back to Animal Junction to wrap up the episode. They talk about how animals and humans have different strengths and weaknesses when it comes to senses, but that we can all learn from each other. They play a game to test their own senses, and encourage the audience to try it too.

"Feeling Good" is a fun and informative episode of Zoboomafoo that teaches children about the importance of animal senses. Martin and Chris are engaging hosts, and Zoboo adds his usual charm and humor to the show. The animal adventures are exciting and the facts are presented in a way that is accessible to young children. Overall, "Feeling Good" is a great example of how Zoboomafoo effectively combines education and entertainment to create a show that kids will love.