Baby Genius - A Trip to the San Diego Zoo (w/ bonus music CD)

We bought this for our granddaughter as she likes zoo animals. She is only 15 months old but she likes to look at the animals and she is learning their sounds so we thought she might like this video. We were hesitate about buying it based on reviews about the classic music in the background so we thought we would watch it first before giving it to her. Watching it ourselves, we were impressed with all the animals that were included in the video. Yes, we were not able to actually hear the sounds that the animals make but the music that accompanies the video was not bad. There are children in the video who are enjoying the zoo and most kids like to see others children so it was fun to see the expressions on the children as they partake in the different parts of the zoo. Our son said our granddaughter liked the video and she did like watching the kids in the movie too. She was making or trying to make the animal noises as the animals came on the screen. I think this video is a fun, educational movie for kids as they learn about the animal kingdom.

This is my 13mth old's favorite thing to watch and has been since about 11mths. I enjoy it because while it is on it is just nice background music. There are lots of different animals and footage of small children viewing them at the zoo exhibits. No, the cartoon characters popping up aren't necessary, but he seems to like those too. Highly recommended for toddlers under 2yrs who do not benefit from flashy teaching material.

I nought this DVD to introduce animals to my now 12 month old daugther. I believe she was about 9 or 10 months old when I ordered it and I noticed how it didn't make much of an impact inher. In fact, she was more interested in the Mozart and Friends Sleepytime DVD.This video has animals but also cartoons. I still play it now that she is 12 months old and she just doesn't find it entertaining.

I agree with most of the other reviewers in that the Baby Genius series is not very educational.The images are very good, but the rapid pace between them doesn't allow such young viewers to distinguish or enjoy them. Before my son (2 yr 4 months) can recognize an animal and begin to say what it is, the video has already moved on to another animal and/or shot.Baby Einstein is clearly a higher quality product if you're looking for an educational video series.If you enjoy essentially a very fast slide show of animals with orchestral music in the background, then this video series is for you.

My son loves this DVD. It was to replace one I bought him before that was worn out. Very happy with this purchase.

The classical music in this vid is exceptional, and the animal scenes are awesome. This is by far my favorite Baby Genius vid, which are all pretty darn good. My toddler loves to watch the 'baby animals' as she calls them. Amazon prices are about 70% less than anywhere else you can find Baby Genius vids.

My toddler preferred a similar movie with more cartoon action. I prefer no cartoon 😉

Really not sure who is enjoying this more my 18mth old granddaughter or my first time dad & 26 year old son. In any case, they both seemed to love this video. It's a great daughter/son moment and that is priceless!

Annoying but great DVD lovely zoo

No matter how much I tried to "promote" this DVD, my son just couldn't get into it! Not at the age of 18 months, not at 2, not at 2half!Unfortunately this DVD was too slow in motion and didnt catch the attention! Just animals wondering around in the zoo and nothing else.Even the CD isn't as exceptional! It is the basically the soundtrack.If your child loves watching animals, then this is your DVD! Mine loves animals but not like this!

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