The Wiggles: Wiggly Safari (2002)

The Wiggles: Wiggly Safari Poster

Wiggly Safari is the 14th album release from an Australian children's music group, The Wiggles. This is about when they all go on safari at Australia Zoo with Steve Irwin the crocodile hunter. The album was released in 2002 & was nominated for the Best Children's Album ARIA the same year but lost to Hi-5 Boom Boom Beat.

Film Overview
"The Wiggles: Wiggly Safari" is an Australian kids's movie released in 2002 as a direct-to-video discussion. The 55-minute movie is embeded in the unique area of the Australia Zoo. It is the 12th Wiggles video and includes tunes and music that successfully present children to various animals. Directed by Chisholm McTavish and produced by The Wiggles Pty Ltd, the movie includes the original members of the Wiggles team, who have made a reputation for instructional and interactive kids's home entertainment.

Plot Summary
The film focuses around the Wiggle group- Greg, Murray, Jeff, and Anthony, together with their dinosaur friend Dorothy. One morning, while on a walk, the Wiggles stumble upon a magic chest including a miniaturized variation of Steve Irwin from the Australia Zoo. Steve discusses that due to a mishap with his shrinking maker, he is stuck in his miniaturized state and looks for the Wiggles' aid to return to his normal size.

Encounter with Wildlife
Throughout the movie, while assisting Steve Irwin, the Wiggles and their audience explore the Australia Zoo and satisfy a range of indigenous wildlife like kangaroos, koalas, crocodiles, and snakes. Steve's enthusiasm for wildlife and conservation is palpable throughout the film. Each animal encounter is instilled with spirited and educational songs and dancing that engage the young audience while teaching them about wildlife.

The Wiggles put their analytical hats together to try different options to bring back Steve to his natural size. They interact with the animals while singing and dancing to their tunes, such as "Koala La La", "Crocodile Hunter", and "Australia Zoo".

Fix and Sing
While performing their mission to restore Steve, the wiggles engage the young audience with pleasure and instructional info through tune, dance, and storytelling. This process includes feeding a friendly emu called 'Em u,' meeting a wombat named 'Wags,' and running away from a pretend crocodile that scares Anthony.

Conclusion - The Happy Resolution
Lastly, by the end of the motion picture, the Wiggles manage to find out the technique to get Steve Irwin back to his full size. The solution comes by method of song, specifically the "Wobbly Camel". Steve, elated to return to his initial size, thanks the Wiggles and invites them to return and explore the Australia Zoo anytime they like. As the Wiggles quote goodbye, they introduce into a celebratory tune, "Wiggly Party", as a jubilant ending to their wiggly adventure.

Total Impact
"The Wiggles: Wiggly Safari" is an enjoyable movie that integrates the experience of exploring the Australian outback with the Wiggles' typical mix of songs, dances, and knowing. It pairs well with the educational message about wildlife preservation delivered by Steve Irwin, serving a dual function of home entertainment and enlightenment for the young audience, covered in the warm presence of the treasured Wiggles. The movie does an exceptional task of keeping kids engaged while teaching them important lessons about nature, wildlife, and the significance of preservation.

Top Cast

  • Greg Page (small)
    Greg Page
    Greg Wiggle
  • Anthony Field (small)
    Anthony Field
    Anthony Wiggle
  • Murray Cook (small)
    Murray Cook
    Murray Wiggle
  • Jeff Fatt (small)
    Jeff Fatt
    Jeff Wiggle
  • Bindi Irwin (small)
    Bindi Irwin
    Herself
  • Paul Paddick (small)
    Paul Paddick
    Captain Feathersword
  • Steve Irwin (small)
    Steve Irwin
    Himself
  • Terri Irwin (small)
    Terri Irwin
    Herself