Bold yellow and white text on black background says 'Meet the Characters!' of the ChaCha & Zee Explore series.
ChaCha is ready to Explore. She is a brainy penguin with a passion for riddles and mysteries. A cute cartoon penguin with big blue eyes, wearing a purple bow and a necklace with pink hearts, standing on orange feet.

ChaCha

ChaCha is a brainy penguin with a passion for riddles and mysteries! Always chatting, explaining, and thinking, she’s one cool penguin who enjoys plotting epic adventures with flair.

  • Loves reading poetry

  • Math whiz penguin

  • Always helping others

Fun Facts

  • Riddle-solving sleuth

  • Super expressive talker

  • Loves jewelry & fashion

Zee loves Adventure. He is a fun-loving, curious, observant penguin who never misses a good time or a good meal. Cartoon penguin with large green eyes, orange beak and feet, and black and white feathers, wearing an orange crown.

Zee

Zee is a fun-loving, curious, observant penguin who never misses a good time or a good meal! Quiet yet zany, he loves corny jokes, solves stuff fast, and sniffing out new places with pizzazz.

  • Wacky word twister

  • Super problem solver

  • Watchful wingman

Fun Facts

  • Crazy for snacks

  • Loves maps & history

  • Stupendous sniffer

Pauly is the cuddly polar bear guiding ChaCha & Zee like a favorite uncle. Cartoon-style white Polar Bear standing upright with a large head, small body, and a neutral expression.

Pauly

Pauly is the cuddly polar bear guiding ChaCha & Zee like a favorite uncle! Always guarding, he playfully steers their wild adventures with a warm, protective paw.

  • Cooks tasty treats

  • Flies with flair

  • Steers with swagger

Fun Facts

  • Loves Zee’s jokes

  • Friend forever

  • Giggly jam buster

Fidi is the zippy squirrel friend that ChaCha & Zee meet on the San Antonio River Walk. A cartoon squirrel with large eyes, a pink flower near one ear, and a bushy tail, set against a black background.

Fidi is the zippy squirrel friend that ChaCha & Zee meet on the San Antonio River Walk! Adorably fast, she dances proudly, flashing her bright charm that lights up their adventures!

Fidi

Fun Facts

  • Super speedy sprinter

  • Appears right on cue

  • Nifty nuggets of info

  • Loves Latin dance

  • Shines heritage proudly

  • Cute cheek blossom

Ringo, the Alamo raccoon pal, loves to teach kids his thrill-seeking, freedom-loving ways. Cartoon racoon character with large green eyes, a gray body, and brown striped fur hat.

Ringo

Ringo, the Alamo raccoon pal, loves to teach kids his thrill-seeking, freedom-loving ways! Often chasing historic battles, he’s a rugged adventurer with stories that spark the imagination!

Fun Facts

  • Spins epic history tales

  • Craves action adventures

  • Rocks raccoon cap

  • Scouts battle sites

  • Forages for fun

  • Dreamer of drama

Doris, the motherly Allosaurus, often pops up to teach ChaCha & Zee with care. Cartoon dinosaur with big green eye, smiling, with brown skin and darker brown spots, standing upright.

Doris

Doris, the motherly Allosaurus, often pops up to teach ChaCha & Zee with care. Protective and helpful, she shares tips with a warm heart, though her big shiny teeth often spook Zee!

  • Motherly dino guide

  • Loves teaching lessons

  • Always helpful

Fun Facts

  • Gentle gracious giant

  • Protective tip giver

  • Big toothy grin

Milby, the rugged mountain mule, sometimes guides ChaCha & Zee with stubborn grit. Animated mule with glasses carrying camping gear, including a backpack, sleeping bag, shovel, and water bottle.

Milby

Milby, the rugged mountain mule, sometimes guides ChaCha & Zee with stubborn grit! Using few words but tons of wisdom, he fuels joy in discovering adventure treasures.

  • Loves learning’s loot

  • Challenges with cheer

  • Witty wisdom giver

Fun Facts

  • Stubborn task tackler

  • Hard work champ

  • Quiet trail blazer