Characters include Georgina the Giraffe, Nelson the Elephant, Tickles and Giggles the Monkeys, Boris the Bear, and Molly the Hippopotamus.

Opportunities for learning: exploring language and vocabulary are enhanced by the use of intonation and expression in the character's voices and the themes of the animals' stories support social and emotional issues, including friendships and helping and caring for others.

The United States airings were redubbed with American accents, with some members of the original voice cast redubbing their own performances, including Ciara Janson as Lucy, Keith Wickham as Nelson, Anna Bentinck as Molly, and Lewis McCloud as Boris.

[8] In 2004, Maverick Entertainment signed a UK home video agreement with Millimages, and released three VHS/DVDs of the series.

[9] On August 26, 2013, Abbey Home Media released a DVD called "The Story of the Jungle Ball", containing nine episodes from the fourth season.