Animal Planet Zooventure

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Animal Planet Zooventure
Presented by J. D. Roth
Country of originUnited States
Production
Running timeapprox. 26 minutes
Original release
Network
ReleaseMarch 31, 1997 (1997-03-31) 
2000 (2000)

Animal Planet Zooventure is an American children's television game show which originally broadcast on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel from March 31, 1997 to 2000. The show was taped in the San Diego Zoo, and was hosted by J. D. Roth. In the show, four child contestants competed in a series of animal-themed stunts for the grand prize, which is to be a zookeeper for a day. [1] [2]

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References

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  2. "Youngsters toss around trivia, food Children test aptitude for animals and get messy in the process during "Animal Planet Zooventure."". Fort Worth Star Telegram. June 24, 2001. ProQuest   273898537 . Retrieved May 29, 2022.