Dora the Explorer

Dora the Explorer Format Children's television series Created by Chris Gifford Valerie Walsh Valdes Marc Weiner Seasons 8 Episodes 172 Genre Educational Country of origin United States Original run August 14, 2000 – June 5, 2014 Aim Ages 2 to 8 Dora the Explorer is an American children's television series airing on Nickelodeon (as part of the Nick Jr. block). It is the longest-running Nick Jr. series to date. Plot A Hispanic-American explorer named Dora and her best friend, Boots the monkey, embark on quests through the rainforest. Characters Main article: List of Dora the Explorer characters The series' main cast consists of Dora, Boots, Backpack, Map, the Fiesta Trio and seven residents of the rainforest: Swiper the fox, Tico the squirrel, Benny the bull, Isa the iguana, Big Red Chicken and the Grumpy Old Troll. Episodes Main article: List of Dora the Explorer episodes Eight seasons of the series, consisting of 172 episodes, were produced. Dora the Explorer General Overview • Characters • Episodes Characters Dora • Boots • Backpack • Map • Swiper • Tico • Benny • Isa • Fiesta Trio • Big Red Chicken • Grumpy Old Troll