“Gorilla in the Greenhouse” is an action-packed animated web show that inspires kids to take real-world steps towards a healthier environment. One part Scooby Doo and one part Yoda, the series shows that small actions can make a big impact, emphasizing fun, collaboration and great music.

The first show, “The Great Pacific Garbage Patch,” was launched on Earth Day, 2008, along with the host site, GreenGorilla.com, which features a variety of kids activities, videos about issues important to kids, teachers curricula, music, a blog and eco-merchandise.

Turn it Up Day

The most recent episode, “Turn it Up Day“ follows characters Kijani, Socket, Scoot, Cypher and Bucket using energy like crazy at the greenhouse as Turn It Up Day sweeps through the city.  But the gang finds out that Hufflebot, the evil-doer—and Wormulus, the worm in his head, are behind all of the city’s energy guzzling efforts thanks to their coal-seeking quest to eat a local mountain. They decide that it’s time for action. The episode also includes the original song “Free Power Generation,” performed by music director Vir McCoy and co-written with show creator Jay Golden.

“Gorilla in the Greenhouse helps kids understand the importance of their actions and the positive difference they can make in the world,” said Golden, who also serves as Vice President of New Media for GreenGorilla.com’s parent company SustainLane Media. “Unlike what you might find on Disney or Nickelodeon, our show’s music, animation and innovative storytelling inherently prepares kids for the new green generation. And like any great animated program, ‘Gorilla in the Greenhouse’ transcends age, appealing to kids and parents alike.”

Future episodes will follow the Greenhouse Gang through adventures exploring such issues as food, water, global warming, deforestation, and e-waste.

All-Star Crew

“Gorilla in the Greenhouse” is a production of SustainLane Media, the web’s largest green media company. The show brings together an all-star crew:

Creator, Jay Golden, was formerly a producer at Free Range Studios and Shockwave.com.

Producer, Ralph Guggenheim, a founding member of Pixar produced Oscar-winning films like “Toy Story.”

Director, Eli Noyes, an academy award nominee directed segments for MTV’s animated showcase “Liquid Television” and Sesame Street’s “Sand Alphabet.”

Music Director, Vir McCoy, is a well-known San Francisco-area musician.

Animation, art direction and creative consultation was done by Free Range Studios, known for successful cause-based viral movies such as “The Story of Stuff” and “The Meatrix.”