Calling all young creature adventurers in grades K–5!
SCETV is excited to partner with Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for this STEAM-based contest. Use your imagination, learn about real animals, and design a brand-new Creature Power for a chance to win FREE tickets to Wild Kratts Live 2.0 on Saturday, January 24, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center (5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418)
Do you love Wild Kratts? Do you like learning about animals and using your imagination? Then this contest is for YOU!
Get ready to go WILD! Your mission is to create an original Creature Power inspired by a real animal. Draw your creature power and tell us what amazing abilities it gives the Kratt Brothers. Your idea could even be featured on our website!
This contest is designed for kids in grades K–5 and celebrates creativity, science, and a love for animals—just like Wild Kratts!
How to Enter!
Directions: Create your very own Creature Power inspired by a real animal. Your entry must include:
1. A drawing of your Creature Power (what it looks like).
2. A short explanation telling:
- What real animal inspired it
- What cool creature powers it has
- How the Kratt Brothers might use it to help animals
Click the button below to upload your entry with help from a parent or guardian
Deadline: January 11, 2026
Winners Announced: January 17, 2026
What the Judges Are Looking For
To make choosing winners fair and easy, judges will use a scoring sheet. They will look for:
- Real Facts
Did you use real information about the animal? - Following Directions
Did you include both the drawing AND the explanation? - Clear Ideas
Is it easy to understand your creature power? - Creative Thinking
Did you come up with your own unique idea? - Wild Kratts Theme
Does it feel like something from the Wild Kratts world?
PBS KIDS Wild Kratts Contest Judging Rubric
Category | Measurement Criteria | 1 – Needs Improvement | 2 – Developing | 3 – Proficient | 4 – Exemplary |
Accuracy / Factual Connection | Does the entry include real, accurate information about animals or habitats? | No factual info or incorrect details | 1 factual detail, somewhat accurate | 2–3 correct facts or clear connection | 3+ accurate facts clearly linked to the chosen creature |
Completion / Effort | Is the entry complete and does it meet all contest requirements? | Incomplete or missing major elements | Mostly complete; 1–2 required elements missing | Complete; all elements present | Fully complete with additional detail or extra effort shown |
Clarity / Communication | Is the idea or message easy to understand? | Unclear or confusing | Somewhat understandable | Clear and understandable | Very clear, concise, and well-presented |
Creativity / Originality | Does the entry show original thinking or a unique idea? | Copy or minimal originality | Some original ideas, but predictable | Mostly original with some unique details | Highly original and imaginative |
Relevance to Theme | How well does the entry connect to Wild Kratts, nature, or creature exploration? | Unrelated or off-topic | Partially connected | Clearly connected | Strongly and thoughtfully tied to the Wild Kratts theme |
Prizes
Two (2) winners will receive a family admission pack (4 tickets) for the Wild Kratts Live show on Saturday, January 24, 2026, North Charleston Performing Arts Center.
One (1) runner-up will receive a Family Four Pack to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, which includes 4 general admission tickets each which can be used for one normal daytime admission visit any day during normal park hours.
Some entries may also be shown on SCETV and on our Facebook pages or social media.
Additional Information
If you have any questions, please email Brian Day, Director of Student and Family Learning at bday@scetv.org.
For more information about Wild Kratts, visit www.pbskids.org/wildkratts. Good luck and Activate Creature Power!!