Don't Blame the Koalas
In England a recently bereaved widow and her two children discover that they've inherited a property in Australia. With some reluctance they head to Australia to claim their inheritance only to discover that the profitable sheep station they've imagined is in fact a rather out of the way wildlife park full of Australian native animals. What's more it has human occupants as well - a distantly related trio of grandchildren who have been bequeathed lifelong rights to live on the property. As well, there's an Australian born Vietnamese animal handler who's somehow the only one who has real expertise in dealing with native Australian animals.
- 2002-2003
- 1 season
- Boomerang Latin America
- Comedy, Family
In England a recently bereaved widow and her two children discover that they've inherited a property in Australia. With some reluctance they head to Australia to claim their inheritance only to discover that the profitable sheep station they've imagined is in fact a rather out of the way wildlife park full of Australian native animals. What's more it has human occupants as well - a distantly related trio of grandchildren who have been bequeathed lifelong rights to live on the property. As well, there's an Australian born Vietnamese animal handler who's somehow the only one who has real expertise in dealing with native Australian animals.
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2002 - 2003
Episode 1
Fate Steps In
23 mins
An Australian family who run a small wildlife park near Sydney learn that their lives and property are about to be taken over by unknown English relatives.
Episode 2
All Kings Together
23 mins
When the English Kings arrive in Australia they discover that 'Wallaby Park' is far from being the huge cattle ranch they were hoping to sell for a quick profit.
Episode 3
Jemma Makes Her Mark
23 mins
School's in for the newly arrived English Kings and it's chaos and culture shock all around.
Episode 4
Greg Scores a Goal
23 mins
Jemma attempts to teach Kate how to be a real girl and Greg's head produces unexpected results for the school soccer team.
Episode 5
The Old Devil Music
23 mins
When Greg has to learn the euphonium for the school band his music has a miraculous effect on the park's Tasmanian Devils.
Episode 6
A Snake in the Class
23 mins
While Kate shepherds Greg through his first encounter with an Australian beach, Jemma turns the tables on Mark with the help of a python.
Episode 7
The Monster of Wallaby Park
23 mins
When Kate, Greg and Mark create a mystery creature to help promote Wallaby Park's image, they don't reckon on Jemma becoming an overnight media star.
Episode 8
Animal Art
23 mins
Jemma is furious when she discovers that Mark cheats in art classes by getting the emus to help him with his paintings.
Episode 9
Guru Mark
23 mins
Kate's election as class captain produces a very swollen head while Jemma aims to get back at Mark with the best practical joke of all time.
Episode 10
Things That Go Bump
23 mins
Jemma goes vegetarian and stages a protest against Wallaby Park's treatment of animals while Greg finds a new friend in the insect world.
Episode 11
Happy Families
23 mins
A weekend camping trip puts family harmony to the test and Gabriella learns that life in a cage is strictly for the birds.
Episode 12
Suspicious Minds
23 mins
Jemma's attitude towards animals is upended by the arrival of a cat which refuses to stay and an emu that refuses to go.
Episode 13
The Dingo Made Me Do It
23 mins
Mark and Jemma make an unlikely team for the school cross country race while Greg panics about leaving open the gate to the dingo enclosure.
Episode 14
Best Foot Forward
23 mins
Kate and Greg stumble across mysterious clues suggesting evil work is afoot and Mark discovers that his future lies on a bike in Europe.
Episode 15
The Burger Master
23 mins
When a world record in hamburger eating is up for grabs, Mark wonders if he's up to the challenge.
Episode 16
All for a Good Cause
23 mins
It's time for the school fete and the Kings set out to win the prize for the most successful stall.
Episode 17
Billy Cart Madness
23 mins
While Kate and Jemma come up with the ideal venture to make money, Mark and Greg go all out to win the annual billy cart derby.
Episode 18
Liar Liar
23 mins
Jemma digs herself into a very deep hole when she tells the entire school that she's best friends with a famous English 'rap' artist.
Episode 19
A Star Is Born
23 mins
When 'Karate Girl' - a big U.S. television show - films an episode at Wallaby Park, the Kings discover that show business isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Episode 20
Dropped in It
23 mins
Greg applies some very lateral thinking when confronted by Wallaby Park's animal manure problem.
Episode 21
Kate's Greatest Fan
23 mins
When Kate proves she's a top marbles player, she wins the admiration of a fan who is both unexpected and unwanted.
Episode 22
Murder, Mystery, Mayhem
23 mins
Mark adopts an unusual training routine to improve his basketball skills while Jemma shows Kate the secrets of movie making.
Episode 23
Hoop Dreams
23 mins
Jemma is horrified when a school friend from England arrives and is on the verge of discovering that her life in Australia is not as glamorous as she'd pretended. Chris takes over coaching duty for KAte's netball team.
Episode 24
Jinxed
23 mins
Mark believes that Jemma has brought him bad luck when she accidentally breaks his favorite bat.
Episode 25
Who's Who?
23 mins
When Vinnie starts acting strangely, Greg and Kate suspect he could be involved in a bird smuggling operation.
Episode 26
Justice for All
23 mins
A surprise offer is made to buy Wallaby Park and the King family must decide whether or not to accept it.