# Showbiz Safari

> Educational life science game about animal traits and habitats. (iPhone/iPad app by Smithsonian Institution.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showbiz-safari/id1032865421 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Smithsonian Institution](https://appshunter.io/developer/370564865)
- Category: Games, Education, Trivia
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 403 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showbiz-safari/id1032865421/reviews.md

## What is Showbiz Safari?

Lights! Camera! Action! Our movie director needs your help! Help Walrus pick actors based on the traits that best fit the movie role. Which furry mammal will get the most wanted role in the blockbuster film “Paws”? Which water loving actor will get the leading role in “Swimmin’ in the Rain”? We need your help to find out! Download Showbiz Safari today!

From the Smithsonian Science Education Center, Showbiz Safari is an educational life science
game that will help teach your student about the diversity of plants and animals in different
habitats.


FEATURES
- For use in the classroom or at home
- Aligned to national science standards for second grade but great for students of any age
- Audio and text interplay for early readers
- Audio and print controls for grownups
- Randomized play! Each level is randomized to learn about more animals
- Tap on each plant or animal to learn more about their traits
- Animations show each plant and animal in their habitat
- Students learn about which plants and animals live on water and land
- Students collect movie poster rewards to encourage progress
- Movie posters can be saved to device

## Key features

- Actor selection based on traits
- Explore diverse habitats
- Learn about plant and animal diversity
- Interactive animations
- Collect movie poster rewards
- Save posters to device


## Frequently asked questions about Showbiz Safari

### What is Showbiz Safari?

Showbiz Safari is an educational life science game developed by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It teaches students about the diversity of plants and animals in different habitats by having them pick actors for movie roles based on their traits.

### What age is Showbiz Safari for?

Showbiz Safari is aligned to national science standards for second grade but is great for students of any age. The app has an age rating of 4+.

### Can I play Showbiz Safari offline?

The provided description does not specify if Showbiz Safari can be played offline. However, it is designed for classroom or home use, suggesting it may not require a constant internet connection.

### How does Showbiz Safari teach about animals?

Showbiz Safari teaches about animals through randomized play where each level introduces more animals. Players tap on plants and animals to learn about their traits, and animations showcase them in their natural habitats.

### Does Showbiz Safari have ads?

No, Showbiz Safari does not contain advertisements. The app is free and does not feature any in-app purchases.

### What devices support Showbiz Safari?

Showbiz Safari is currently supported on iPads. The app was last updated on December 29, 2015, with version 1.1.

### How does Showbiz Safari encourage progress?

Students are encouraged to progress in Showbiz Safari by collecting movie poster rewards. These collected posters can then be saved to the user's device.

### What are the audio and text features in Showbiz Safari?

Showbiz Safari features an interplay of audio and text, which is beneficial for early readers. It also includes audio and print controls for adults to manage the experience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2015-12-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Various defect fixes. New app icon.

### 1.0 — 2015-09-24

No release notes.

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