Emmy®-Winner Bindi Irwin Returns for a Second Season of Her Hit Show, Bindi the Jungle Girl
New Episodes Begin Saturday, September 27, at 5:00 PM ET/PT on Discovery Kids
September 17, 2008
(Silver Spring, MD) – Bindi is back! The Emmy® winner for outstanding performer in a children’s series returns to Discovery Kids this fall for the second season of BINDI THE JUNGLE GIRL. In this season, Bindi travels from her treehouse to exotic locations around the globe to track down some of Earth’s most incredible natural wonders. Bindi brings viewers up close and personal with all kinds of amazing animals–from the cute to the not-so cute–to explain why all creatures are worthy of respect, protection and love. Season 2 of BINDI THE JUNGLE GIRL premieres on Saturday, September 27, at 5 PM ET on Discovery Kids.
Blessed with the boundless energy and passion she inherited from her father, the late Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, this dynamic ten-year-old has become an international phenomenon. BINDI THE JUNGLE GIRL furthers Steve’s mission of wildlife conservation by educating viewers on the wonders of the natural world–and informing them of their personal impact on it.
In the season premiere, Bindi experiences an American Roadtrip when she journeys across the desert states with her mother Terri, little brother Robert and family friend Wes Mannion. In between rafting down the Colorado River and exploring the Grand Canyon, Bindi examines the resilient native creatures that reside in the hottest parts of the United States. In later episodes, Bindi and Terri travel to exotic international locales in Indonesia including Bali and Singapore, and experience every animal lover’s dream adventure–an African safari.
When she is back in the treehouse, Bindi connects with other kids and answers questions in the “Bindi’s Blog” segment. Season 2 also includes the popular segment “Croc Hunter Unplugged,” where Bindi reminisces about her father’s adventures and shows highlights from some of his most amazing escapades.
BINDI THE JUNGLE GIRL is produced by Best Picture Show Company for Discovery Kids Channel. John Stainton is executive producer for Best Picture Show Company, and Wendy Douglas is executive producer for Discovery Kids Channel. Carole Tomko is president and general manager of Discovery Kids Media.
The Discovery Kids Channel lets kids of all ages (from preschoolers to tweens and teens) explore their world from their point of view. This 24-hour digital cable channel, reaching more than 58 million households throughout the U.S., provides entertaining, engaging, and high-quality real-world programming that kids enjoy and parents trust. Every day, kids can learn about science, adventure, exploration and natural history through documentaries, reality shows, scripted dramas and animated stories. With multiple Emmys as well as awards for quality children’s television, Discovery Kids is committed to satisfying kids’ natural curiosity about … well … everything.