Moose and Zee

Moose and Zee were the mascots of Noggin's preschool block, introduced in April 2003. They followed Noggin's first (Phred) and second (Feetface) mascots, in the UK, Moose and Zee also appeared on Noggin block on TMF (and later VIVA) in 2006 and again from 2009 until March 2010, and later on the Nick Jr. Channel in 2010, with Moose being voiced by David Holt.
In March 2015, the Noggin brand was revived with the Noggin mobile app. Moose and Zee were brought back as the hosts of this streaming app. Moose's voice guided users through the app's shows and games, and brand-new animations were made with Moose and Zee. 
Moose and Zee appeared in new material for the Noggin streaming service until 2019, when the app was redesigned. Their presence was limited to a single folder on the app, which remains as of 2024.
Paramount+ announced Moose & Zee would be returning in a CGI 3D Action Drama Movie After Noggin Got Shut Down In 2024.
== History ==
Moose and Zee's first-ever appearance was in a commercial where Noggin's previous host, Feetface, introduced them. This commercial ran from late February to April 2003. Moose and Zee officially started hosting the daytime block on April 7, 2003.
Although Moose and Zee never had their own show, they were popular with audiences, and a few online-exclusive toys were made in their likeness.
In September 2009, the Noggin channel rebranded (and left the name dormant for a few years) to a 24-hour Nick Jr. Channel. However, the branding, programming, package shows, and Moose and Zee segments/shorts were still kept until early 2012 (January 2013 in the UK). The rebranding in March 2012 caused some controversy with viewers and parents because of the mass rescheduling and unannounced departure of Moose and Zee. The Nick Jr. article about the rebrand hinted "new plans" for the characters, which eventually materialized as the streaming app in 2015. In comparison, the departure of Moose and Zee generated almost no controversy in the UK, due to their relatively unknown status and low runtime.
When the Noggin brand was brought back with a streaming app in 2015, Moose and Zee returned as the "hosts" to guide users through the app. In 2019, the app went through a major overhaul. Moose and Zee were removed as the app's guiding hosts, but their shorts are still available on the app.
== Characters ==
==== Moose ====
Moose A. Moose (voiced by Paul Christie, who also voiced Stick Stickly for the Nick in the Afternoon block), and comedian David Holt in the UK (who also voiced Face in the UK from 1995 until 2004) is the on-air teacher of Noggin. He has yellow fur and brown antlers. Moose engages his young audience by curating experiences, facilitating discovery, and asking questions. As the teacher figure, he is knowledgeable but almost Socratic in his eagerness to see the audience figure things out for themselves. He often delivers information by asking a question. Moose is a great instructor, sharing in his audience's enthusiasm and curiosity.
==== Zee ====
Zee D. Bird is a small and silent bird, as well as Moose's on-air sidekick. She has blue feathers, pink feet, and a yellow beak. Although unable to speak, Zee communicates astonishingly well via the odd blink, wing flaps, and blank looks. Zee represents the audience: she knows what the audience knows and sees what the audience sees.
== Segments ==
Over 100 animated shorts were produced featuring Moose and Zee. Most of them originally aired with wraparound segments announcing upcoming shows on Noggin's schedule. 46 of these shorts have been released as part of the Noggin subscription service as of November 11, 2015, with the wraparound segments removed. Most of these shorts also still aired on the Nick Jr. Channel until 2012 when the hosts were temporarily abandoned, though some segments that didn't include them were still airing on the channel after 2012, albeit repackaged. The segments aired until 2015.
=== Recurring segments ===
* Mighty Fine Art – Moose and Zee discuss a painting or artist at the art museum.
* Puzzle Time – Moose asks the viewer to solve a puzzle by finding shapes, matching two images, or spotting the difference in a group of pictures.
* Music Video – Moose sings about a season, holiday, or concept. Formerly, it was named Move to the Music and featured music videos from Laurie Berkner or a different Nick Jr. show. It used to air on Noggin from 2003 until 2009, when it still aired when Noggin was relaunched as the Nick Jr. Channel in 2009, until February 29, 2012.
* In Other Words – A specific word is introduced and explained to the viewer.
* Show and Tell
* Critter Corner
* Field Trip
* Class Pet Time – The life of an animated, hamster-like pet named "Chip-Chip" is presented. The shorts are narrated by Moose, with children's voices commenting on Chip-Chip's actions.
* Story Time – A well-known story is read aloud, occasionally by Moose himself. He said what happens next, and is responded to by the kids. Originally, the segment was named And Then What Happened?, first airing in 2002, a year before Moose and Zee, when Feetface was hosting. It was renamed a year later. In 2012, the shorts were repackaged and put to the Nick Jr. Bedtime segment.
* Little Green Fingers – A live-action segment featuring a type of plant. These shorts were only aired in the United Kingdom (until being added to the Noggin app under the title "Zee's Garden"). The shorts started airing on the Nick Jr. Channel in 2012, packaged as a science segment. These still aired until 2015.
* Zee's Bookshelf – Zee introduces a then-upcoming television program. Ebb and Flo was aired exclusively between these segments.
== Also See ==
Moose & Zee: The Movie
== References ==
# ↑ Nick Jr. The Smart Place To Play. nickjr.com (March 1, 2012). Retrieved on March 3, 2012.
# ↑ Nickelodeon Launches Noggin--New Mobile Subscription Service for Preschoolers - Business Wire. businesswire.com (February 25, 2015). Retrieved on July 26, 2015.
#↑ Moose And Zee Is Back To Getting a Drama Action Movie On Paramount+ Retrieved on April 26, 2025.
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