App Review: Zoo Champs - Sports Guide for Kids

Reviewed by Krista – I am a stay at home mom of 3 amazing boys- ages 2, 5, and 7. My 2 year old has a speech disorder called Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). We enjoy using apps for therapy and education as well as entertainment.

Details

Zoo Champs covers everything from archery to wrestling. There are more than 30 interactive animated pages to teach children ages 4-8 about Olympic events. The book pages are fully voice with additional text only in depth facts and Q&A’s for each sport. In a fun twist friendly animals participate in sporting events. Giraffes play basketball while kangaroos box, tigers cycle, gorillas fence, and octopi play tennis. Kids learn fun animal facts alongside sports trivia such as who would win in a race between an ostrich and Usain Bolt- the fastest man in the world.

What Krista Liked

I was searching for an app to help engage my children in the Olympic Games when I found Zoo Champs. My kids were immediately enthralled by this beautifully illustrated book app. They loved to see animals take part in their favorite events and learn about unfamiliar sports. The trivia facts included were enlightening to the whole family. We found the origins of the Marathon fascinating. Who knew that hippos couldn’t swim or that gymnastic vaulting was originally preformed on the back of a live bull!? My 7 year old’s favorite is Taekwondo and the 5 year old likes the diving events and athletics. Zoo Champs has enhanced my entire family’s enjoyment of the Olympic Games.

Suggested Enhancement

I would love if the extra text/ and questions on each sport had a voice option as nonreaders miss out on these amazing facts. Sometimes the hidden answers are hard to “rub” to reveal. I am hopeful that the winter sports are in the works and would be X-tra Xcited to see and X Games version in the future.

Overall

Zoo Champs – sports guide for kids, by Bookva is a gold medal contender in Olympic companion apps. This app will keep the fun and excitement going long after the closing ceremony.