Raising Zoboomafoo: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Zoboomafoo has no official US TV rating that we could confirm: we found no PBS page for it, and its Prime Video page shows only Amazon's own maturity badge, 7+, which isn't an official TV rating, plus a warning about flashing lights. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 3 and up and finds no violence, language, or consumerism. The live-action show starred Martin and Chris Kratt and a sifaka lemur on PBS Kids from 1999 to 2001. We found no UK BBFC rating for it.
Zoboomafoo at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
No official rating found - –Violence in rating descriptors
No official rating found - –Scary content in rating descriptors
No official rating found - –Bad language in rating descriptors
No official rating found - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
No official rating found - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
No BBFC or FSK rating found
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Live-action PBS Kids animal series with the Kratt brothers and a lemur, 1999–2001 source |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | No official rating page found; Prime Video listings show TV-Y (per the US listing as indexed by search) and Amazon's own 7+ badge source |
| Photosensitivity | Prime Video: "Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers" source |
| Common Sense Media | 3+ (an independent nonprofit's age guidance); parent reviews say 5+ |
| Episodes | 2 seasons, 65 episodes (January 25, 1999 – November 21, 2001) source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Zoboomafoo?
Short answer: A live-action animal show for preschoolers on PBS Kids, 1999 to 2001.
Brothers Martin and Chris Kratt, who later made Wild Kratts, host animal guests at the Animal Junction. Their friend Zoboomafoo is a real Coquerel's sifaka, a kind of lemur, who turns into a talking puppet. The real lemur, Jovian, died in 2014. The show ran 65 episodes and won a Daytime Emmy for directing in 2001.
Zoboomafoo: what's in it
Short answer: We found no official rating; Common Sense Media lists 3+.
- US: no official TV rating page found. Prime Video listings show TV-Y in search results, and the page itself shows Amazon's own 7+ badge.
- Flashing lights: Prime Video warns about strobing patterns.
- UK and Germany: no BBFC or FSK rating found.
- Common Sense Media: 3+; parent reviews say 5+.
Common Sense Media lists violence, language, sex, and consumerism as not present and says the characters get along. It notes one point that can confuse kids: Zoboo is a real lemur that becomes a puppet.
Where to watch Zoboomafoo
Short answer: Prime Video lists the series in the US, through the PBS KIDS channel or to buy, as of October 2026. We couldn't find a current PBS Kids page for the show.
The habit kids may copy: grabbing the animal
The hosts get close to animals, but always slowly and with an adult who knows them.
Try tonight: watch first
Next time you see a bird, a bug, or a dog outside, stop together and just watch for a minute. Say: "First we watch, then we decide." In our program, this is the lesson "The Pause Button": stop, breathe, choose.
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FAQ
What is Zoboomafoo rated?
We found no official rating page. Prime Video listings show TV-Y in search results, and Amazon's own badge on the page says 7+.
What age is Zoboomafoo for?
Common Sense Media lists it for ages 3 and up; parent reviews say 5+.
Is Zoboomafoo a real lemur?
Yes. Zoboomafoo was played by a real Coquerel's sifaka named Jovian, shown as a puppet when he talks.
Where can I watch Zoboomafoo?
Prime Video lists the series in the US as of October 2026.
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