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MACARONI TECH: KIDS HAVE FUN AT MADAGASCAR ONLINE

Created for Kids 5-12, Madagascar Online is a Fun, Interactive World

By Sharon Rosenthal, www.camarillo.macaronikid.com October 28, 2012
The Zoosters—Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria—not to mention those amazing Penguins can now be found in the JumpStart universe in two exciting new games inspired by the DreamWorks Animation hit movie franchise Madagascar.

Madagascar Online, is a virtual world within the JumpStart universe that catapults kids into Madagascar-themed fun-filled learning quests and adventures. Created for kids ages 5-12, Madagascar Online is a fun, interactive world filled with puzzles and educational games that inspires imaginative thinking in a trusted, safe environment. 

Players now get to explore the Central Park Zoo, play games at the Penguin Headquarters and travel to Venice, Italy with their favorite Madagascar characters including Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippopotamus. To start playing, parents just have to register their kids at www.jumpstart.com . Plus there is a whole section for parents with worksheets and other Madagascar fun for free at www.jumpstart.com/parents/dreamworks/madagascar .

In addition to the free content on www.jumpstart.com  families can upgrade to an affordable JumpStart membership to access thousands of additional learning games and adventures. Membership includes expanded access to the attractions inside Madagascar Online.

Madagascar Preschool Surf ’n Slide, available on all iOS and Android platforms for $4.99. It is an immersive themed learning game where players join the Madagascar gang as they surf down slides, while learning a wide variety of preschool skills across eight subjects including numbers, letters, colors, shapes, animals and critical thinking. 

With four Madagascar themed levels, Madagascar sticker books and unlimited game-play, Madagascar Preschool Surf ’n Slide is the perfect game to educate and entertain pre-school kids while on-the-go.

Click HERE to download the game.