backyard safari

• Sunny Side Up Gardens
• Grow Gardens
• Spices and Seasonings
• Create Account

FREE SHIPPING ON ALL RETAIL ORDERS OVER $50 !!

• Site navigation

The Backyard Safari Company was founded in 2010 by husband and wife team Clyde & Sherri Hutchison. Located in Covington, Georgia, the company’s philosophy is all about spending less time in the kitchen and more time outside having fun!

 Clyde and Sherri found that after selling their chocolate factory and moving to the country, they made more and more excuses to stay and entertain at home. 

Gardening and butterflies, became a passion for Sherri and most days Clyde can be found tromping through the woods, camera in hand, with their dog, Jackson, identifying plants and trees and photographing the amazing scenes found in nature.

A perfect weekend, is hanging out with friends and family, throwing some burgers on the grill, and watching the kids play in the yard. Gathering together to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

They created The Backyard Safari Company as a reflection of their love of nature and the coming together of friends and family; sharing a sense of community and realizing what matters most in life.

So, whether it's spending time together around the dinner table with family or chatting with friends over the garden fence, it’s the people around us that make the difference. So celebrate life, enjoy every moment and discover the adventure in your own backyard!

  Co-Founders  - Clyde & Sherri Hutchison (& Jackson)

  Awards:         

New York Fancy Food Show - Gold sofi™ Winner

Dinner Black Bean Tortilla Chili Mix                                                                         

Soup, Stew, Bean or Chili Category

Dinner Tonight White Bean Chili Mix                                                                          

Dallas Mart - Gourmet Gold Winner

Dinner Tonight White Bean Chili Mix                                                                           

Best Chili or Soup           

Atlanta Americasmart ICON Honors

Sunny Side Up Egg Carton Gardens

Best Innovative Product Design

Meet our team

 Peggy, with her adventurous spirit and addiction to outrageously spicy foods, is the friendly voice you hear when you call us. Her motto of living each day to the fullest and belief that there is a new adventure around every corner, keeps us laughing and makes working with her so much fun!

Married 46 years to her high school sweetheart, Nancy is an accomplished chef whose passion is authentic southern cooking. And her critical eye for detail insures that our products are the very best that they can be! She keeps our whole team, on track and on our toes!

Cathy is a master puzzler, who can fit any combination of products in to the smallest box possible! She is always thinking of our customers, and tries to save on shipping charges whenever she can. Her optimistic personality and inner light shines brightly and she brings great joy to our team!

 Pam helps us keep everything in perspective, when the going gets crazy.  And with her amazing juggling skills, she makes sure that we never miss a deadline! Our energizer bunny extraordinaire!

Social Media Director - Wendy Johnston

Wendy is one of the most joyful people we know! Her energy and passion for sharing our products with our Facebook & Instagram family is contagious! And her Backyard Safari Contests are legendary! So if you see a post or receive an email from us...It's Wendy!! We are so blessed and love having her on our Backyard Safari team!

• GET OUTSIDE

Take kids on a backyard safari

These tips will inspire kids to be bug explorers.

To a kid, a backyard is a place to play. But they might be surprised at how many critters they’re sharing their play space with.

Entomologists (otherwise known as bug scientists) conduct something called a bioblitz to get a general count of how many bugs live in an area. They turn over rocks, peer under logs, and pull bits off trees to check out the number of critters in a place. Children can try something similar using observation skills and—yes!—math; the activity also helps foster exploration.

“Spending time in nature and specifically looking for insects or other creatures as part of a bioblitz activity can expose children to the amazing diversity of life around us,” says entomologist Patrick Liesch of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “It can also teach about the life cycles and ecological roles of these creatures.”

Luckily a bioblitz doesn’t mean your kid has to count every single critter in your backyard. (Unless, of course, you’ve got a really long video meeting coming up.)

"When biologists want to know how many animals live in an area, they can’t count every single bug, every animal,” says Sophie Gilbert, assistant professor of wildlife ecology and management at the University of Idaho. “We’ve come up with a way to take a small sample and extrapolate to get a good estimate of how many animals live in a given area.”

Here’s how to get kids crawling around your backyard.

Getting started

First, gather supplies:

—notebook for observations; kids will use this to list bugs and note things like size, color, location, etc.

—4 sticks and string, a Hula-Hoop, or an empty box for marking off the area to be sampled; scientists call this a “quadrat”

—measuring tape to figure out the area of your sample

—magnifying glass

—smartphone to help take photos and identify creatures

Building the bioblitz

If kids are using sticks and string for the quadrat, place the sticks in the ground so that they form a square or rectangle. Loop the string around each stick until the square or rectangle is connected, and tie off tightly. (This way, the quadrat will always be the same size if it’s moved to another part of the yard.) If kids are using the Hula-Hoop or box, have them place it on the ground. ( Get kid-friendly instructions for making a Hula-Hoop. )

Using the magnifying glass, count every insect inside the quadrat. Don't forget to look in between grass blades, on flowers, and under rocks. If kids are using a bigger stick-and-string quadrat, check out bushes and trees inside the space as well. “Different animals live in the grass than on the rosebush,” Gilbert says. Critters such as ants, beetles, and worms favor dark, damp areas like under rocks and fallen branches. On flowers and bushes, you might find aphids, ladybugs, and bumblebees.

Count the number of bugs inside the quadrat several times, and help kids take an average. Then move the quadrat to a different place in the yard and repeat. Do this in many sections of your yard. Make sure to write down all the data in the notebook.

Once kids have the average number of bugs per section of yard they sampled, help them average the sections together so you get one number: the average number of bugs in one quadrat. So perhaps a kid has sampled and averaged 10 sections of the yard. Add those averages and divide by 10 to get the average number of bugs in one quadrat. (Let’s say 40 bugs in this case.)

Now have kids use the measuring tape to figure out how many square feet are in the quadrat. For example, if the quadrat is 2 feet by 2 feet, your quadrat is 4 square feet. Divide the average number of bugs per quadrat (40) by the quadrat’s square footage (4). That means 10 bugs per square foot of yard.

Next, use the measuring tape again to help kids find the area of your yard. (Let’s say it’s 100 feet by 100 feet, so 1,000 square feet.)

Now just have children multiply the yard’s square footage by the number of bugs per square foot: 1,000 x 10 = 10,000 bugs in your yard!

Other options

If children don’t feel like doing all that math, that’s OK. Instead have them simply take notes on the creatures they find inside the quadrat. They can write down names, numbers, and details in their notebooks. Liesch also recommends watching a bug for a few minutes to observe how it behaves. Does it crawl around a lot? Does it wash itself? What path does it take?

Another bioblitz option is to be on the lookout for bigger animals with fur or feathers. The trick is finding an observation station where the animals won’t notice the humans. And instead of counting in a quadrat, they’ll count animals during a certain time. “Rather than sampling space,” Gilbert says, “you’re sampling time.”

Whether kids are looking for bugs, birds, or four-legged creatures, Liesch recommends sampling throughout the day since animals are active at different times. Birds are plentiful at daybreak. Fireflies, bats, and owls are active at dusk. Later at night is a good time for bug counting. That’s when Liesch checks for insects while he takes his dogs out just before bedtime. “It’s amazing how many different insects are attracted to outdoor lights,” he says.

Related Topics

• CITIZEN SCIENCE

You May Also Like

Why a little risk in kids' playtime might be just what they need

Picking up trash + boating = 'ploating'?

How extreme heat might change your kid's summers

Scary fun: Why kids should play in the dark

• Terms of Use
• Privacy Policy
• Your US State Privacy Rights
• Children's Online Privacy Policy
• Interest-Based Ads
• About Nielsen Measurement
• Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
• Nat Geo Home
• Attend a Live Event
• Book a Trip
• Inspire Your Kids
• Shop Nat Geo
• Visit the D.C. Museum
• Learn About Our Impact
• Support Our Mission
• Advertise With Us
• Customer Service
• Renew Subscription
• Manage Your Subscription
• Work at Nat Geo
• Sign Up for Our Newsletters
• Contribute to Protect the Planet

Copyright © 1996-2015 National Geographic Society Copyright © 2015-2024 National Geographic Partners, LLC. All rights reserved

Top 10 Best Toys for a Fun Backyard Safari Adventure

• Collect insects without touching them
• Easy to carry and operate in the field
• Requires 4 "AAA" batteries (included)
• Includes mini bug vacuum with detachable nozzle, batteries and magnifying glass
• Recommended for children 5 years of age and older

• Everything in One Box: This exploration set will fulfill all your child's needs for outdoor exploration, the explore kit comes with high-quality a Safari Vest, Hat, Binocular, Butterfly Net, Inset Tweezer, Magnifying Glass and Bug Containers. Kids can always bring this gear ready to go and explore the mysteries of nature!
• Multifunctional adventure Kit: This outdoor adventure set includes accessories for bug catching and exploring, so that your child can freely explore all of nature in the outdoors, catching and observing, and watching birds and birds from afar, and the vest and hat can protect your child from the sun and other injuries. The outdoors is the best teacher for children, children can get better exercise in the outdoors to grow and learn!
• Portable & practical exploration gear: This explore set is portable, with practicality and no more heavy and useless accessories, so that your child's outdoor journey is no longer tired but full of joy. Kids can always ready to go, ready to explore!
• Educational and developmental Value: Ideal for parents and children to enjoy outdoor activities together and enhance bonding. Outdoor learning including bug catching and binocular obeservation can improves child development and academic performance, also it's beneficial to kids' health.
• Ideal Gift for All Ages: Suitable for a variety of occasions to give kids gifts, like Birthday present, Christmas gift. It's only for outdoor but also for indoor children's costume dress up play!

• 6 quick release field tools
• Perfect accessories for outdoor expeditions
• Dig, brush, grab, or probe
• Includes tool ring, telescoping magnet, angling mirror, 4 inch field tongs, Mini shovel, brush and a whistle

• COMPLETE EXPLORER KIT FOR KIDS - Loscola bug catcher kit for kids includes everything kids need for outdoor activities and adventures. 15 pcs camping toys contains kids safari vest & hat, 2 in 1 kids binoculars with campass, flashlight projector, 3 incect specimens, whistle, bug tongs, bar jar, map, note card, magnifying glass, tweezers, backpack.The fun kids explorer kit is perfect for active outdoors and nature exploration, wonderful outside toys for kids ages 4-8.
• FUN KIDS BUG CATCHING KIT - Our bug catching kit nurtures children's curiosity and connection with the natural world. With the tweezers and bug tongs, little explorers can collect insects and observe them up close using kids binoculars and a magnifying glass. Even when outdoor adventures are halted by rainy weather, the fun continues indoors with 3 included insect specimens. This is an ideal bug catcher for kids, providing endless joy and fostering a love for exploration.
• INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION TOY - Worried about rainy afternoons ruining playtime? No fear, indoor learning about insects is possible. Our flashlight projector for kids offers various insects for study. It doubles as an educational tool and a shadow game toy. Just insert the reel and learn about insect. The three realistic insect specimens boost learning and observation skills, making it a great camping toy for boys and girls aged 3-8. Notice: Reels are randomly sent and batteries are needed.
• PERFECT SAFARI SET FOR KIDS - The kids safari vest and hat are crafted from durable fabric, an must-have safari costume for kids and camping essentials for kids when having exploration. Not just explorer costume, but also kids zookeeper costume and paleontologist costume. The included backpack makes it easy to carry, encouraging exploration and learning whether on indoor or outdoor adventures. A perfect gift for boys and girls aged 3-8.
• ADORABLE CAMPING GEAR FOR KIDS - This educational safari costume set is perfect for exploring, birdwatching, zoo keeping, insect collecting, hiking, kids camping, and imaginative adventures. Ideal kids camping toys to help kids explore nature. When kids venture out, they will discover insects and nature, sparking their curiosity and interest in the natural world with Loscola outdoor explorer kit for kids. This explorer kit fosters self-learning, gain inspiration and knowledge through play

• Provides instant light within reach
• Can be clipped, carried or hung
• Requires 3 AAA batteries, which are included
• Includes a water resistant mini lantern with carabiner clip
• Recommended for children 6 years of age and older

• Children's binoculars with 5x30 magnifying power
• Adjustable focus and soft, safe rubber eye cups
• Rubberized hand grips perfect for little hands
• Includes binocs and a lanyard

• Rugged poly-twill fabric with reinforced detail
• Enough pockets and rings to carry all of your essential field gear
• 2 cargo pockets with Velcro enclosures, zipper pocket with mesh outer pouch, 4 sturdy D rings and a clear front pocket
• Includes a vest and an adventure guide

• Breathable mesh fabric to keep critters safe
• Expands to 8 inches tall by 5 inches wide
• Collapses for easy transport
• Includes a field habitat and a carabiner

• 🏕️ Complete Kids Adventure Kit - INNOCHEER Kids Exploration Kit and Adventure Set comes with all items necessary for your little one to discover a new world in the wild. Including Safari Cargo Vest x1, Safari Hat x1, Binocular x1, Kids Backyard Bugs Book x1, Telescopic Butterfly Net x1, Magnifying Glass x1, Whistle x1, Bug Collector with Magnifier x1, Tweezer x1, Mountaineering Buckle x1, Organization backpack x1. Total: 11 pieces.
• 🌞Breathable Explorer Hat and Vest - This Kids explorer costume set color in Camouflage Pink/ Green. Made from durable fabric which is capable of withstanding rough outdoor use. The hat keeps your little ones cool under the hot sun, the jacket is loaded with pockets for storing everything. You can allow your kid to dress up as their favorite outdoor adventurer on TV or even like a paleontologist, park ranger, or zookeeper, etc.
• 👒Essential Bug Catcher Exploration Tools for Young Adventurer - A 5*30mm binocular with which kids can explore nature at a distance, a telescopic butterfly net allows them to play with many insects that adorn the parks and fields, a whistle with compass teaches a sense of direction and calling for signaling and help, bug collector with magnifier/ magnifying glass/ tweezer allowing kids to explore and observe insects up close and personal.
• 💡Additional Backyard Bugs Book for Kids - It has everything you'd want in bug books for kids: pictures of various inserts, how to know about them, their life cycles, and activities combined. Nature-loving kiddos will fall in love with this fully illustrated wildlife learning book. Say Goodbye to TV and Video Games! Let your child safely and happily enjoy outdoor adventure time.
• 🎁Great Gift for Kids 3-12 Years Old - This outdoor kids explorer kit encourages scientific exploration and a love of nature and is great for discovering games. Perfect for indoor or outdoor adventure paleontologist and safari play, exploring, paleontology for kids, and park ranger. A great gift for birthday party, Christmas and any other occasion.

• PERFECT BACKYARD ACCESSORY: Measuring an extra large 68 Inches in diameter, this safari sprinkler mat is guaranteed fun for hours while also staying cool - perfect for parties, to entertain the kids, and for heatwaves.
• SUPER EASY SETUP: Simply unroll, attach your garden hose, and let the fun begin! Compatible with standard hose attachments.
• SAFETY FIRST: The safari sprinkler mat features an extra shallow design in order to minimize safety risk, so you can focus on having fun in the water.
• DURABLE, PVC DESIGN: Constructed with high quality, durable, UV resistant vinyl with a patch kit included. It’s easy to wipe down, roll up, and store.
• DIMENSIONS: Measures 68 Inches in Diameter. Improved flow technology for super strong sprinkling action.

What is Backyard Safari?

What kind of toys does backyard safari offer, how can backyard safari help kids learn about the outdoors.

Mommy University

Where parents come to learn.

Explore the Great Outdoors with Backyard Safari

In full disclosure, we received backyard safari products from alex brands in exchange for this article. affiliate links are also included..

My boys love being outside. They love walking through the woods, going on nature scavenger hunts and finding cool bugs. What I love as a parent is that they are introduced to math and scientific concepts while exploring. My boys are learning through play outdoors which not only builds academic and cognitive skills, it also encourages a healthy and active lifestyle.

At Mommy University, we are always looking for toys that encourage learning through play. We want toys that will help kids explore, discover and investigate the world around them. Since my boys love playing outside, I wanted to find toys that offer this experience in the great outdoors. My research brought me to a brand called Backyard Safari. With a name like that, of course it offers everything I was looking for and more!

At Toy Fair NYC, we were introduced to many products in the Backyard Safari line!

I have purchased Backyard Safari toys as birthday gifts for friends in the past and we recently saw their products at Toy Fair NYC, but we had not explored this line ourselves yet. Since we are going camping this summer, I felt it was the perfect time to see what they had to offer. Backyard Safari, which is under the umbrella of Alex Brands, is the perfect line for your little camper, explorer, scientist and nature enthusiast! They have a wide variety of outdoor gear that kids will LOVE. In this article, I would like to focus on the products I feel help encourage a love of camping and exploring the great outdoors!

5 Backyard Safari Toys Perfect for Camping

Field binocs.

You can’t explore the great outdoors without a good set of binoculars, right? Backyard Safari offers the Field Binocs that have 5 x 30 power optics and rubberized hand grips. The eye cups are also soft and flexible making it easier for kids to use for hours of adventures. The attached lanyard allows kids to wear their Binocs which decreases the chance of losing them. The Field Binocs are adjustable and waterproof making them perfect for any outdoor adventure. Whether it’s in your backyard, campground or the park, these binoculars will allow kids to see nature in a whole new way! You can purchase your own Field Binocs using this Amazon affiliate link .

Field Canteen

Exploring nature involves physical exercise. Whether its hiking through the woods, climbing over rocks or kayaking through a river, kids (and parents) can work up a sweat. It is very important to stay hydrated while exploring so the Backyard Safari Field Canteen is the perfect thing to take on your journey. With an extra long carrying strap, kids can keep their canteen close during long journeys through the wilderness. It holds 22 fl oz of water so they will always be hydrated, and the “no-lose” cap means they won’t be spilling their water with each step they take.

What’s even cooler about the Field Canteen is that it comes with a Pop-Up Field Guide and special patch (Hydration Expert). The guide focuses on “5 Essential Steps to Stay Hydrated.” This offers an additional learning piece that helps kids become safer and more successful explorers. Let the fun and learning begin for your explorers by purchasing your own canteen using this Amazon affiliate link .

Campfire Glow Lantern

Hiking, swimming and fishing are fun daytime adventures, but the nighttime offers a whole new set of experiences. What camping trip would be complete without ghost stories? With the Backyard Safari Campfire Glow Lantern, families can sit around and tell stories while roasting marshmallows over the fire. The lantern is also perfect for finding your way to the bathroom or nighttime activities at the campground. Want to see what critters crawl around at night? Use your lantern to light the way during your late night nature walk!

The Campfire Glow Lantern features LED lamps and a carry handle for easier transport. It is also water-resistant making it a great addition to your camping and hiking gear. The Campfire Glow Lantern comes with a Pop-Up Field Guide for even more learning fun! So light up your adventure by getting your own Campfire Glow Lantern on Amazon .

Camo Jungle Vest

Now you need a place to carry all this gear so why not try out the Backyard Safari Camo Jungle Vest? It’s perfect for a day of hiking through the woods or fishing by the river. The vest features 2 cargo pockets, 1 zipper pocket and clear pocket. It also has 4 D-rings perfect for holding a small Backyard Safari Mini Lantern , Field Tools and Field Compass . The Camo Jungle Vest comes with an Adventure Guide with 6 steps for a fun exploration. Kids can also find important safety tips. You can get your own Camo Jungle Vest for under $30 on amazon.com . The vest can also be found in the Cargo and Desert styles.

Base Camp Shelter

No camping trip would be complete without a cool shelter, right? This Base Camp is great for camping in your backyard or placing it next to your big tent in the woods. Base Camp Shelter comes with one shelter, one carry bag and 3 poles. It is a sturdy and weather resistant structure so kids can enjoy hours of outdoor fun and exploration. Inside the tent there are 4 expandable storage pockets where kids can store their additional gear like the Field Binocs mentioned above. There are also clips to hold a lantern to light up the shelter at night. The shelter is easy to assemble and made to withstand the elements. It is also great for creating shade on hot days.

This set also comes with a Pop-Up Field Guide and collectible patch (Base Camp Expedition). The guide offers 5 Missions for Setting Up Base Camp. Each mission helps kids develop different survival, academic and life skills. It also encourages kids to explore nature as well as take care of any critters they collect. What I love is that the Base Camp comes in an easy to transport case making it possible to bring the learning with you! You can purchase your own base camp for under $50 on amazon.com .

Backyard Safari gear is well-made and perfect for year-round exploring. What I also LOVE is their Patch Program . As you may have noticed above, certain Backyard Safari products come with pop-up field guides and collectible patches. Once your little explorer completes the mission, you can iron the patch on to his cargo vest. If you don’t have the vest, you can also iron them onto a shirt or blanket! It is something they will show off with pride!

We are so excited to play with all our new outdoor gear. Although we wanted this gear for our upcoming camping trip, I know it will also be perfect for nature walks, exploring the woods and just playing in the backyard. We can’t wait to get outdoors and explore!

You may also enjoy:

10 Benefits of Camping

Play and Learn Outdoor Toy Guide

10 Benefits of Fishing

• StumbleUpon 0
• Facebook 18
• Pinterest 17

One Comment

August 31, 2017 at 1:55 am

I love backyard safari outdoors gear. These gear are really helpful and used friendly who prepared your gear backpack outdoor trip. These gear looking nice and gorgeous. I like especially Field Canteen and Campfire Glow Lantern. I had used backyard safari base camp shelter. It’s easy to carry and great service. I pleased to backyard safari and also thank your great efforts on this post.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Notify me of follow-up comments by email.

Notify me of new posts by email.

Backyard Safari (found PBS children's educational series; 1997)

Title card.

Status: Found

Date found: 19 Nov 2023

Found by: Funny Comedy Master (Episode 3) CrazyIndianBoy95 (All episodes)

Backyard Safari is a children's educational series produced by Lancit Media that aired for 13 episodes on PBS in 1997. The series starred Cecilia Arana (as the show's presenter), Stephen Singer and an animated character named Crinkleroot (voiced by Rex Everhart), where they help children have a better understanding about natural science within a more inclusive environment. [1]

• 1 Availability
• 3 Episode List
• 6.1 Bumpers
• 6.3 PBS Kids
• 7 External Links
• 8 References

Availability

A few years after the series concluded, the show was available on Comcast's On Demand services until the early 2000s. In 2011, the full series was uploaded onto Kentucky Educational Television (KET)'s website until it was removed in 2021. [2]

Outside of KET's website, the only other footage of the series available was a segment from the episode "Rocks and Minerals" uploaded by YouTuber Joe Woo in 2012.

On August 23rd, 2023, the episode "Butterflies" was found by YouTuber Funny Comedy Master after buying a DVD copy from Ebay that had the episode on it and uploaded it to their channel. Since then, any more footage of the series has yet to resurface.

On November 18th, 2023, the user CrazyIndianBoy95 obtained all 13 episodes of the series on a DVD sold on eBay and has plans to upload the episodes to archive.org.

On November 19th, 2023, CrazyIndianBoy95 posted all episodes on YouTube, and also sent a link to Google Drive where all of the episodes are stored, rendering the series completely found.

Episode List

A screenshot of the show's presenter, Cecilia Arana.

A screenshot of Crinkleroot.

• Bookworm Bunch (partially found interstitials from PBS Kids channel block; 2000-2001)
• PBS Kids (partially lost schedule bumpers and interstitial material of TV channel block; 1999-present)
• PBS Kids Vote-A-Rama (lost bumpers of "Arthur" themed marathon; 2002)
• Someday School (partially found PBS Kids channel block; 1998-2000)
• Adventures with Kanga Roddy (partially lost PBS children's series; 1998-2000)
• Barney & Friends "Season 9" (partially found alternative version of PBS children's series; 2004-2005)
• Christmastime with Mister Rogers (found holiday TV special; 1977)
• Lamb Chop's Play-Along (partially lost PBS children's puppet series; 1992-1995)
• Mister Rogers' Neighborhood "Mister Rogers Talks About Conflict" (found episode arc of PBS children's educational series; 1983)
• The Puzzle Place (partially found PBS puppet series; 1994-1998)
• Reading Rainbow (found Johnny Kemp opening sequence for PBS children's educational series; 1999)
• Shining Time Station (found season one intro of PBS series; 1989-1990)
• Storytime (found PBS children's reading series; 1992-1998)
• Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego? "Auld Lang Gone" (non-existent episode of PBS children's game show; 1992)
• Zoom (found pilot of revival of 1972 PBS children's series; 1995)
• Zoom (partially lost revival of PBS children's series; 1999-2005)
• The Charlie Horse Music Pizza (partially lost PBS Kids "Lamb Chop's Play-Along" spin-off series; 1998-1999)
• Curious George (lost test pilot of PBS Kids animated series based on books; existence unconfirmed; 2004/2005)
• Cyberchase "The Poddleville Case" (found test pilot of PBS Kids educational animated series; 1999)
• Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood (lost pitch pilot of PBS Kids animated musical series; 2006-2008)
• Dragon Tales "One Small Step for Cassie" and "Circle of Friends" (lost pilots of PBS Kids animated series; 1999)
• The Good Night Show with Melanie/Leo (partially found PBS Kids Sprout series; 2005-2006)
• The Good Night Show with Nina & Star (partially found PBS Kids Sprout series; 2006-2017)
• Jet Propulsion (partially found pitch pilot of "Ready Jet Go!" PBS Kids CGI-animated series; 2013)
• Kratts' Creatures (found PBS children's educational series; 1996)
• Make Way for Noddy (partially found PBS Kids version of British children's TV series; 2005)
• Molly of Denali (partially found pitch pilot of PBS Kids animated series; 2018)
• Nature Cat (lost pitch pilot of PBS Kids educational animated series; early 2010s)
• Peg + Cat (partially lost pitch pilot of PBS Kids educational animated series; 2011)
• Preschool Musical... On a Stick (partially lost PBS Kids Sprout "High School Musical" parody; 2008)
• Seven Little Monsters (found episodes of PBS Kids animated series; 2000-2004)
• Space Race (partially found PBS Kids web series; 2011)
• Super Why! (partially found British dub of PBS Kids CGI animated series; late 2000s-2010s)
• What's The Big Idea? (non-existent pitch pilot of "Sid The Science Kid" PBS Kids CGI animated series; 2007)
• WordGirl (lost pitch pilot of PBS Kids educational animated series; existence unconfirmed; 2005)
• WordWorld (found test pilot of PBS Kids CGI animated educational series; 2005)

External Links

• Google Drive folder with all episodes and teacher PDFs.
• Crinkleroot's website.
• ↑ A summary of Backyard Safari . Retrieved 07 Sep '23
• ↑ Kentucky Educational Television's website listing of the series (archived). Retrieved 07 Sep '23
• Found media

Safari Tours

Take a Tour of a Wildlife Safari Zoo in Central Pennsylvania

Guided safari tours in central pennsylvania.

The dry plains of Africa and the woodlands and forests of Australia have never felt closer thanks to the incredible safari tour at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park. Like our other amazing attractions , the safari allows you and your family to see first-hand the various animals native to those lands and learn about their natural habitats. Discover more about our animal safari in Central Pennsylvania and all you can expect to see on your journey.

Guided Safari offered May thru October.

Self Drive-Thru Safari Available Only in April and November

Guests who wish to enjoy our safari tour from the comfort of their vehicles can do so with our self drive-thru option. VEHICLES WITH HARD DOORS AND HARD TOP ROOFS ONLY. Those interested in this experience should first read the Self Drive-Thru Rules to ensure their safety and the wellbeing of our animals. You will be required to sign a vehicle waiver prior to entering the safari fields.   

SELF DRIVE-THRU RULES AND INFORMATION PER USDA:

All vehicles MUST have hard tops and doors. Sunroofs and trunks must be closed-USDA requirement (Mesh doors on jeeps are not permitted).

Strict 5 mph speed limit (USDA requirement for animal safety).

You MUST remain in your vehicle during the entirety of the tour.

Pets are not permitted in vehicles.

No riding in the bed of pickup trucks.

No motorcycles, motor homes, buses, or trailers are permitted.

Touching animals is not encouraged.

Feeding animals is prohibited.

LOUD NOISES --honking horns, music and yelling--are not permitted.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The drive-thru trail is an unpaved dirt trail with loose stones, possible animal dung, and occasional mud puddles.

Some animals may not be visible on every drive-thru.

No refunds will be given for any reason after entering the safari fields.

ZOO EXHIBITS ARE NOT AVAILABLE  during the weekends of the self drive-thru.

Admission for the self drive-thru will be $9/person ages 3 through adult.

The Self Drive-Thru Safari pre-season/post-season option is available on select weekends only in April and November

from 10:00 a.m.  to 3:00 p.m.  

Please note: Only the Safari Tour Fields are open for the Self Drive-Thru option. Zoo exhibits are open during our regular season May 1st through October .

Adventure Awaits at Our Wildlife Safari Zoo

Say Hello to Our Animals

One of the best parts about our safari zoo in Pennsylvania is all the different animals you may see. More than 500 animals roam the safari fields freely at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park. You may meet curious critters that are just as interested in you as you are in them — it is common for animals to approach the tour bus and get close enough for guests to reach out and touch them. Interacting with these animals is sure to be an unforgettable and highly beneficial experience for your party.

Our New Safari Station

Dedicated to providing our guests with the best possible experience, we are happy to introduce our safari station. Built and launched in 2015, the safari station includes the following:

• A comfortable holding area large enough to fit guests as they wait for their turn to hop aboard the cruiser
• A snack shop where you can grab a drink, some food for the ride, and even feed to give the animals while on the tour
• Well-maintained restrooms for your convenience

Things to Keep in Mind for Your Next Safari Tour

To help guests get the most out of their animal safari in Pennsylvania, we encourage all to be mindful of when the tours begin. Rides go out right when the park opens, and guests are welcome to come early to avoid crowds or waiting in long lines. Our tours last around 45 minutes, providing plenty of time to take in the entire tour without tiring out the youngest in your group. The last tour departs our Safari Station one hour before closing.

Please be advised that we do not accept reservations for our tours as they are offered on a first come, first serve basis. However, even if you miss your preferred time, another is coming up shortly!

Plan Your Visit Today to Our Safari in Pennsylvania

Lake Tobias Wildlife Park welcomes guests from Central Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas to enjoy a first-hand experience with animals from six continents. Our safari tour allows visitors to witness a variety of majestic animals and gain insight into their way of life. Contact us today to learn more about our Pennsylvania safari tours and rates , or to view our park hours .

Safari Times

• Safari tours begin when the park opens.
• Tours last approximately 45 minutes.
• Last tour goes out one hour before closing.
• Tours are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and depart multiple times per day.

Attractions

Zoo Exhibits

Petting Zoo

Reptiles & Exotics

Baby Animal Program

J.R. Tobias Museum & Education Center

Catch & Release Fishing

Dining & Food

New Giraffe Exhibit

Visitor information.

Directions/Parking

Handicapped/Accessibility

Table Reservations

Groups & Parties

Accommodations

About/History

Educational Outreach

ZooVenture Summer Camp

Affiliations

Site Map |  Employees

Search LakeTobias.com

Backyard Harvest

Backyard Harvest is a nonprofit (501c3) organization based in Moscow, Idaho.  We connect low income families, seniors, and individuals with fresh, local produce.  Backyard Harvest relies on volunteers who share their backyard bounty and extra fruit to help make sure that everyone in our community has healthy food to eat.

PO Box 9783 Moscow, ID 83843

• Toys & Games
• Novelty & Gag Toys
• Prisms & Kaleidoscopes

Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime Try Prime and start saving today with fast, free delivery

Amazon Prime includes:

Fast, FREE Delivery is available to Prime members. To join, select "Try Amazon Prime and start saving today with Fast, FREE Delivery" below the Add to Cart button.

• Cardmembers earn 5% Back at Amazon.com with a Prime Credit Card.
• Unlimited Free Two-Day Delivery
• Streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows with limited ads on Prime Video.
• A Kindle book to borrow for free each month - with no due dates
• Listen to over 2 million songs and hundreds of playlists
• Unlimited photo storage with anywhere access

Important:  Your credit card will NOT be charged when you start your free trial or if you cancel during the trial period. If you're happy with Amazon Prime, do nothing. At the end of the free trial, your membership will automatically upgrade to a monthly membership.

Return this item for free

We offer easy, convenient returns with at least one free return option: no shipping charges. All returns must comply with our returns policy.

• Go to your orders and start the return
• Select your preferred free shipping option
• Drop off and leave!

Return instructions

Image unavailable.

• To view this video download Flash Player

Backyard Safari Company Sunny-Side Up Gardens, Little Bunny Garden

Purchase options and add-ons.

• Product Type: WRITING INSTRUMENT
• Package length: 7.62 cm
• Package width: 10.16 cm
• Package height: 30.48 cm

Frequently bought together

Similar items that may ship from close to you

Product information

Warranty & support, product description.

A veggie garden, perfect for little bunny gardeners! Egg Carton Gardens Include: 6 packages of heirloom seeds, starter soil, wood plant ID stakes, growing instructions, growing journal, pencil and 100% recycled fiber egg carton planter! Seeds: Green Beans, Yellow Summer Squash, Sweet Baby Carrots, Crunchy Red Radishes, Baby Watermelon and Little Leaf Cucumbers

From the manufacturer

The Backyard Safari Company was founded in 2010 by husband and wife team Clyde & Sherri Hutchison. Located in Covington, Georgia, the company’s philosophy is all about spending less time in the kitchen and more time outside having fun! Gardening and butterflies, became a passion for Sherri and most days Clyde can be found tromping through the woods, camera in hand, with their dog, Jackson, identifying plants and trees and photographing the amazing scenes found in nature. They created The Backyard Safari Company as a reflection of their love of nature and the coming together of friends and family; sharing a sense of community and realizing what matters most in life.

Looking for specific info?

Customer reviews.

Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.

Customers say

Customers like the ease of growth, fun, quality, taste and everything you need about the outdoor living product. They mention that the seeds grow well, it's a fun family activity and that it comes with everything you needs.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Customers find the seeds and plant starts in the garden kit grow well and quickly. They also say the gardens grow great and the kids are excited. Customers also appreciate the growth chart and plant marker sticks.

"...I'm not exactly a green thumb, but all the plant starts grew quickly and lived to be transplanted in the garden where they really took off...." Read more

"...My daughter loves to see the results each day - all of our seeds have grown well besides the watermelon but we are giving it a little time...." Read more

"...The kit comes with everything you need . They significantly grow daily ." Read more

"...were actually very excited about, and it was neat that it came with the growth chart and plant marker sticks- everything you need really is in there...." Read more

Customers find the product fun for children, a fun project, and a great family activity that gets kids outside. They also say it gets kids excited about growing veggies and is a fabulous introduction to learning about seed to table.

"...This is a great value and fun family activity that gets your kiddos outside." Read more

"This product has been more fun and performed better than I thought it would...." Read more

"...Gets kids excited about growing veggies. Seeds grow well. Fun measuring chart . One star off because it's pretty expensive for what you get." Read more

"...What a fabulous introduction for these children to learn about seed to table and the benefits of taking care of their little gardens...." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the outdoor living product. They mention that it's a great project, very healthy, and came up wonderful.

"...Very healthy and came up wonderful ." Read more

"Awesome! Fun and educational !" Read more

" Great project !!..." Read more

" Awesome and fast sprouting!..." Read more

Customers are impressed with the taste of the plants. They say the plants are strong, and they are enjoying lots of tasty radishes, carrots, green beans, squash, and cucumbers. Customers also mention that the kit is cute and fun, and is adorable as spring gifts.

"...We've been enjoying lots of tasty radishes , carrots, green beans, squash, and cucumbers...." Read more

"...They are so adorable as spring gifts ...." Read more

"...recently also taken off quickly and the one we've eaten so far was pretty yummy . The watermelon are slow but have recently started to bloom...." Read more

" Super cute and fun. Everything you need. Gets kids excited about growing veggies. Seeds grow well. Fun measuring chart...." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the kit comes with everything they need for outdoor living.

"...The kit comes with everything you need , including the soil and a little log to record watering, plant growth, etc...." Read more

"Super cute and fun. Everything you need . Gets kids excited about growing veggies. Seeds grow well. Fun measuring chart...." Read more

Customers find the gift a great little gift and a spring gift for kids.

"This was a perfect little Easter gift for great grandsons. They are having fun watching their vegetables grow and watering every day." Read more

"... Great little gift !" Read more

" Great spring gift for kids ..." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the outdoor living product. They mention that it performs better than they expected, and works great.

"This product has been more fun and performed better than I thought it would ...." Read more

"Planted. Great results so far . Using it in Pre-K class for lessons on creation." Read more

" Works great !" Read more

Reviews with images

• Sort reviews by Top reviews Most recent Top reviews

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. please try again later..

• Amazon Newsletter
• About Amazon
• Accessibility
• Sustainability
• Press Center
• Investor Relations
• Amazon Devices
• Amazon Science
• Sell on Amazon
• Sell apps on Amazon
• Supply to Amazon
• Protect & Build Your Brand
• Become an Affiliate
• Become a Delivery Driver
• Start a Package Delivery Business
• Advertise Your Products
• Self-Publish with Us
• Become an Amazon Hub Partner
• › See More Ways to Make Money
• Amazon Visa
• Amazon Store Card
• Amazon Secured Card
• Amazon Business Card
• Shop with Points
• Credit Card Marketplace
• Reload Your Balance
• Amazon Currency Converter
• Your Account
• Your Orders
• Shipping Rates & Policies
• Amazon Prime
• Returns & Replacements
• Manage Your Content and Devices
• Recalls and Product Safety Alerts
• Conditions of Use
• Privacy Notice
• Consumer Health Data Privacy Disclosure
• Your Ads Privacy Choices