''Bindi the Jungle Girl'' is an Australian children's television

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series, presented by Bindi Irwin, the daughter of Steve and Terri Irwin. The series was produced and shot in Queensland by The Best Picture Show Company for

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and the

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. The series aired from 9 June 2007 until 25 October 2008 on American networks

and simulcast on

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and on

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in Australia from 18 July 2007. The series also features Bindi's mother Terri, her younger brother

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, and Steve Irwin's "best mate" and director of Australia Zoo, Wes Mannion. Bindi performs songs and dances with a group called the Crocmen, and answers questions from viewers in the "Bindi's Blog" segment. Steve Irwin appeared in several episodes filmed prior to his

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in 2006. The second series was produced after his death, but he appears in archive footage in a segment named "Croc Hunter Unplugged", generally spoken of transcendentally in the present tense.Freeman-Greene, Suzy
Despite the facts, Steve Irwin is still alive for Bindi's fans
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'', 14 July 2008.

Plot

Bindi Sue Irwin and her late father, "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, try to spread the idea of conservation by teaching the world about many different types of animals and explain why they are important.

Cast

* Bindi Irwin as herself * Terri Irwin as herself * Robert Irwin as himself *

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as himself * Macaila Fernandes as Girl with Cat * Dani Hagan as Hamster Care Educator * Johnny Maio as Boy with Guinea Pigs

Episodes

Season One

Season Two

Related special

The series was introduced along with Bindi Irwin's first solo television program, ''

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'', a documentary/memorial of Steve Irwin that aired on

. It also talked about Bindi and her blooming career.

Merchandise

Australia Zoo produce an extensive range of Bindi merchandise including Bindi dolls, bracelets, stickers and clothes. Bindi Wear is an exclusive range of children's clothes designed by Melanie Berry and Palmina Distasi. The clothing range features a collection of shirts, shorts, skirts and accessories for young girls and boys. The Bindi Wear concept is developed and managed by Steve's sister, Joy Muscillo. Bindi Wear International is a range of apparel, footwear and accessories designed for children up to the age of 10 years. Designers, ''The 3 Monsters'', have worked closely with Australia Zoo to ensure the clothing range upholds the Irwin's strong conservation beliefs and values.

DVD releases

The complete series has been released by ABC (Australia) on

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Region 4 DVD.

References

External links

* {{ABC Television 2007 Australian television series debuts 2008 Australian television series endings 2000s children's television series 2000s documentary television series Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming Australian children's education television series Australian non-fiction television series English-language television shows Television series about animals Television series about children Television shows set in Queensland Discovery Kids original programming Steve Irwin