64 Zoo Lane

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64 Zoo Lane is a children's cartoon created by An Vrombaut.

Synopsis

It features a 7 year-old girl named Lucy who lives at 64 Zoo Lane, next door to a Zoo. Each night she is told a story by the animals present there. Characters include Georgina the Giraffe, Nelson the Elephant, Tickles and Giggles the Monkeys, Boris the Bear, and Molly the Hippopotamus. The cartoon emphasizes friendship and responsibility. At the story's end, friendly morals are discussed, then bed-time is declared. Georgina deposits Lucy into bed via the bedroom window (later episodes show Lucy yawning then sleeping soundly in bed; in the original episodes she would be lulled to sleep by the storytelling itself).

There are many 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.^[1]

In the United Kingdom 64 Zoo Lane is shown on CBeebies, often as part of the lineup of the Bedtime Hour, and on Playhouse Disney. In the United States 64 Zoo Lane formerly aired on Nick Jr. at 1:00 AM & 1:30 AM, but currently longer.

In the U.S. version, Lucy's voice is given an American makeover, but the voices of the animals and the theme song remain with British accents. The British version features the voice of Alice Hearing as Lucy. It was a popular kid cartoon There is also a Scottish Gaelic version of 64 Zoo Lane, Rathad an Sutha, shown in Scotland on BBC Two Scotland. The Theme song is sung in Gaelic. It is produced by BBC Alba.

The creator of the TV series, An Vrombaut, also wrote and illustrated 6 64 Zoo Lane picture books, based on stories from the TV series.

In Australia, the show is shown on ABC2 on Saturday mornings at 13:00 PM.

Characters

• Lucy the 7 year-old human girl Voiced by Alice Hearing
• Nelson the Elephant Voiced by Keith Wickham
• Georgina the Giraffe Voice: Adrienne Posta.
• Herbert the Warthog Voice: Keith Wickham.
• Seamus the Stork Voice: Jonathan Guy Lewis (series1-2) Matt Wilkinson (series 3)
• Alan the Aardvark Voice: Keith Wickham
• Doris the Duck Voice: Adrienne Posta
• Toby the Tortoise Voice: Bob Saker
• Victor the Crocodile Voice: Keith Wickham
• Kevin the Crocodile Voice: Ann Bentinck
• Giggles and Tickles the Monkeys Voices: Adrienne Posta Anna Bentinck
• Ronald the Rhinoceros Voice: Keith Wickham
• Molly the Hippopotamus Voice: Anna Bentinck
• Eddie the Hippopotamus
• Benny the Bighorn Sheep
• Henrietta the Hairy Hippopotamus
• Isabel the Flamingo Voice: Adrienne Posta
• Maribelle the Flamingo
• Iribelle the Flamingo
• Cleopatra "Patsy" the Porcupine Voice: Anna Bentinck
• Boris the Bear Voice: Lewis McCleod (series 1-2) Matt Wilkinson(Series 3)
• Natalie the Gazelle Voice: Adrienne Posta
• Casper the Chameleon
• Granddad Chameleon
• Dennis the Dromedary
• Dr. Gordon the Gorilla
• Gary the Dromedary Voice: Keith Wickham
• Audrey the Ostrich Voice: Anna Bentinck
• Jack Big Claw the Crab
• Lily the Ostrich
• Doogal the Ostrich
• Ribbit the Frog
• Carrie the Cockatoo
• Phoebe the Koala Voice: Adrienne Posta
• Harry the Hyena Voice: Lewis McCleod, Matt Wilkinson
• Edna the Hyena
• Snowbert the Polar Bear
• Esmerelda the Snake
• King Snake
• Annie the Anaconda
• Adam the Armadillo Voice: Lewis McCleod, Matt Wilkinson
• Leopoldo the Llama
• Duddley the Sloth
• Jazz the Jaguar
• Taco the Toucan
• Tallulah the Toucan
• Pauline the Pelican
• Barbara the Bison
• Cousin Chuckles the Monkey
• Nigel the Elephant calf
• Thelma the Whale
• Gunner the Seagull
• Thomas, Sharon and Lewis the Puffins
• Small the Butterfly
• Alfie and Charlie the Chipmunks
• Zed the Zebra Voice: Lewis McCleod, Matt Wilkinson
• Hercule Moustache the Walrus Voice: Bob Saker
• Sidney the Seal Voice: Keith Wickham
• Joey the Kangaroo Voice: Keith Wickham
• Jimmy the Kangaroo Voice: Lewis McCleod, Matt Wilkinson
• Wally the Wombat Voice: Keith Wickham
• Mr. Platypus the Platypus
• Janet and Elvis the Kangaroos
• Melanie the Moose Voice: Adrienne Posta
• Beverley the Beaver Voice: Anna Bentinck
• Randolph the Raccoon
• Jamie the Puffin
• Rosie the Rhinoceros
• Reginald the Lion Voice: Lewis McCleod
• Petula the Parrot
• Mr. Spider the Spider
• The Bald Eagle
• The Owl
• The Orangutan
• The Hyena Twins
• The Snip Snip Bird
• The Ants
• The Dragonflies
• The Tadpoles
• The Salmon
• The Grasshoppers
• The Bees
• The Flies
• The Vulture on Table Mountain
• William the Weaverbird
• The Tic Tic Bird Voice: Bob Saker

Non-Characters

• Carmen the Orangutan
• Stanley the Chimpanzee
• Chris the Honey Badger
• Lucinda the Lemur
• Snortle the Anteater
• Pippa the Penguin
• Mindy the Meerkat
• Marvin the Meerkat
• Tony the Tiger
• Laura the Vulture
• Trevor the Tarantula
• Chandler the Chihuahua
• Bridget the Bat
• Peter the Panda
• Jerry the Cheetah
• Iris the Leopard
• Orlando the Pig
• Wagner the Wasp
• Terry the Toad
• Raisin the Rabbit
• Sampson the Mouse
• David the Dung Beetle
• Milo the Mongoose
• Wills the Wildebeest
• Paul the Octopus
• Hoot the Owl
• Cato the Cape Buffalo
• Violet the Vulture
• Edward the Eagle
• Eathan the Cricket
• Winnie the Wallaby
• Denzel the Dugong
• Ollie the Otter
• Rex the Reindeer
• Selena the Snow Leopard
• Uncle Waldo the Gorilla
• Tillie the Turkey
• Chester the Crow
• Benny the Mole
• Fred the Cougar
• Henrietta the Hen
• Rodney the Rooster
• Amy 'Amie' the Bee
• Asad the Bull
• Lance the Baboon
• Brian the Giant Panda
• Percy the Giant Panda
• Bob the Orangutan
• Stuart the Tiger
• Parry the Peacock
• Gary the Gaur
• Jack the Vulture

Episodes

Season 1

1. The Story of Nelson the Elephant - aired June 4, 2010
2. The Story of Kevin the Crocodile - aired June 11, 2010
3. The Story of Joey the Kangaroo - aired June 18, 2010
4. The Story of Snowbert the Polar Bear - aired June 25, 2010
5. The Story of Henrietta the Hairy Hippo - aired June 2, 2010
6. The Story of Giggles and Tickles - aired July 9, 2010
7. The Story of Zed the Zebra - aired July 16, 2010
8. The Story of Adam the Armadillo - aired July 16, 2010
9. The Story of Georgina the Giraffe - aired July 23, 2010
10. The Story of Herbert the Warthog - aired July 30, 2010
11. The Story of Pauline the Pelican - aired September 3, 2010
12. The Story of the Juicy Fruit Tree - aired September 10, 2010
13. The Story of the Elephant Bird - aired September 17, 2010
14. The Story of Toby the Tortoise - aired September 24, 2010
15. The Story of Ronald and the Tic Tic Bird - aired March 11, 2010
16. The Story of Audrey's Egg - aired October 8, 2010
17. The Story of Gary the Dromedary - aired October 15, 2010
18. The Story of Molly and Natalie - aired October 22, 2010
19. The Story of Wally the Wombat - aired October 29, 2010
20. The Story of the Jungle Clearing - aired November 5, 2010
21. The Story of Melanie the Moose - aired March 4, 2011
22. The Story of Beverly the Beaver - aired March 18, 2011
23. The Story of Doris the Duck - aired March 25, 2011
24. The Story of Esmerelda the Snake - aired April 1, 2011
25. The Story of Eddie's Big Adventure - aired April 8, 2011
26. The Story of Herbert's Birthday Party - aired April 15, 2011

Season 2

1. The Story of Reginald's Big Sleep - aired April 22, 2011
2. The Story of Phoebe the Koala - aired April 29, 2011
3. The Story of Hercule Moustache - aired May 6, 2011
4. The Story of the Dawn Chorus - aired May 13, 2011
5. The Story of Petula the Parrot - aired September 4, 2011
6. The Story of Kevin's Magic Trick - aired September 11, 2011
7. The Story of Isabel the Flamingo - aired September 18, 2011
8. The Story of the Watermelon of Doom - aired September 25, 2011
9. The Story of Alan the Aardvark - aired October 2, 2011
10. The Story of the Important Visitor - aired October 7, 2011
11. The Story of the Puffins of Mossy Bay - aired October 14, 2011
12. The Story of Ronald and Rosie - aired October 21, 2011
13. The Story of Natalie's New Neighbours - aired October 28, 2011
14. The Story of Casper the Chameleon - aired November 4, 2011
15. The Story of Seamus the Stork - aired January 6, 2012
16. The Story of Gary's Best Friend - aired January 13, 2012
17. The Story of Georgina's Bumbleberry Soup - aired January 20, 2012
18. The Story of Cousin Chuckles - aired January 27, 2012
19. The Story of Joey's Camping Trip - aired February 3, 2012
20. The Story of the Monster in the Forest - aired February 10, 2012
21. The Story of Boris the Bear - aired February 17, 2012
22. The Story of Melanie's Birthday Present - aired February 24, 2012
23. The Story of Victor the Crocodile - aired March 2, 2012
24. The Story of the Hyena's Holiday - aired March 9, 2012
25. The Story of Herbert's Peaceful Day - aired March 16, 2012
26. The Story of Annie the Anaconda - Last episode, aired March 23, 2012

Season 3

1. The Story of Nelson's Nephew Nigel - new episode, aired February 6, 2013
2. The Story of Georgina Queen of Fashion - aired February 7, 2013
3. The Story of Lily's Little Brother - aired February 8, 2013
4. The Story of The Big Billabong Wave - aired February 9, 2013
5. The Story of Toby's New House - aired February 10, 2013
6. The Story of Jamie The Littlest Puffin - aired February 11, 2013
7. The Story of Ronald's Swimming Lesson - aired February 12, 2013
8. The Story of the Puffin's Treasure - aired February 13, 2013
9. The Story of Victor's Bad Teeth Day - aired February 14, 2013
10. The Story of Snowbert's New Friend - aired February 15, 2013
11. The Story of the Play and Splash Pool - aired February 16, 2013
12. The Story of Melanie's Little Helpers - aired February 17, 2013
13. The Story of Joey's Sleepover - aired February 18, 2013
14. The Story of the Jungle Pie - aired February 19, 2013
15. The Story of Jazz the Carnival King - aired February 20, 2013
16. The Story of Patsy the Porcupine - aired February 21, 2013
17. The Story of the Together Stones - aired February 22, 2013
18. The Story of Thelma the Whale - aired February 23, 2013
19. The Story of the Best Christmas Ever - aired December 22, 2013
20. The Story of Alan's Catchy Tune - aired February 25, 2014
21. The Story of the Baby Bison - aired February 26, 2014
22. The Story of Zed The Hero Of Africa - aired February 27, 2014
23. The Story of Herbert's Watermelons - aired February 28, 2014
24. The Story of Doris' Precious Things - aired March 1, 2014
25. The Story of Leopoldo The Llama - aired March 2, 2014
26. The Story of Tallulah The Toucan - Last episode, aired March 3, 2014

References

External links

• Author's website
• Information on Millimages
• 64 Zoo Lane at the Big Cartoon DataBase
• HuffPost TV Episode Guide
• BBC Programme Information