Blippi Visits a Zoo And Learns About Animals! | Educational Videos for Kids

Flippy, the host, takes the audience on a tour of the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona. They encounter various animals, starting with a howler monkey named Bilbo, followed by Lulu the rhinoceros. A toucan with a banana-like beak is also spotted. Flippy introduces the concept of animal training, explaining how it's used for the welfare of the animals and staff, using the example of a tiger named Jay. The tiger demonstrates obedience as part of its training regimen.

The script continues with Flippy exploring the zoo, where they feed tortoises with carrots using tongs due to the animals' strong jaws. They learn about the tortoises' weight and age, and observe their behavior of standing on their legs to deter bugs. A Galapagos tortoise is introduced, and Flippy shares the animal's interaction with finches in the wild. An armadillo is also showcased, and its diet of mealworms is explained.

Flippy encounters Princess Buttercup, an Indian crested porcupine, and learns about the porcupine's quills, which serve as a defense mechanism. Moving on, they visit Stingray Bay, where they participate in feeding stingrays and learn about the zoo's efforts to mimic the ocean environment. Flippy gets to touch the stingrays and helps feed them shrimp and smelt.

The host goes on a camel ride, providing insights into the camel's hump and its ability to survive without food or water for extended periods. They also go behind the scenes of the native Arizona exhibit, where they see tools used for handling reptiles and discover various cages and aquariums.

Flippy explores a room filled with snake sheds and learns about the process of snakes shedding their skin. They overcome a childhood fear of snakes by handling a non-venomous snake. Later, they meet a horned lizard and learn about its unique features and behavior.

Flippy visits the Pasadena Humane Society to learn about animals in need of homes. They explore the shop, which offers a variety of pet supplies, toys, and food. The script highlights the importance of caring for pets and the joy they bring to people's lives.

The host interacts with cats named Lamb Chop and Pierre and a dog named Timmy, offering them treats and playing with them. They emphasize the importance of playtime for pets and the bond formed with pets like cats, dogs, and other animals.

Flippy visits the critter house, where they find guinea pigs, birds, and rabbits. They feed a rabbit and discuss the characteristics of different animals, such as the large ears of rabbits. The script concludes with a song about the joy and companionship pets provide.

The script shifts to a farm setting, where Flippy learns about growing food and flowers organically. They harvest garlic tops, plant snap peas, and explore the process of growing and harvesting strawberries and blueberries. The farm's organic practices are highlighted.

Flippy visits the chicken coop and learns about the chickens' diet and egg-laying habits. They also interact with pigs, offering them treats like bananas and animal crackers. The pigs' physical features and behavior are discussed, providing insight into farm animal care.

The host engages in the activity of making a bouquet by selecting and cutting various flowers. They describe the colors, textures, and scents of the flowers, emphasizing the beauty and joy of creating a floral arrangement from the farm's blooms.

Flippy finishes creating the bouquet by adding more flowers of different colors, including a vibrant red one for the center. They express their intention to surprise their mom with the bouquet, highlighting the personal and emotional connection with the activity.