Wild and Kind Kids Podcast
Wild and Kind Kids is a podcast for families who love animals: the furry, feathery, scaly, and wiggly ones! Each episode invites kids (and their grown-ups) to get curious about how creatures big and small live, play, and help our planet. Hosted by a mom and her two curious kids, it’s part storytelling, part sound adventure, and all about growing a wilder, kinder world — one animal at a time.
Episodes
29 episodes
The Day Octopus
Why does a day octopus hide? And what happens when it finally decides to be seen?In this episode of Wild and Kind Kids, we travel to the coral reefs of Hawaii to meet Ollie, a shy day octopus who is a master of camouflage. As Ollie blend...
The Mimic Poison Frog
Why do mimic poison frog dads carry their babies on their backs through the rainforest?In this Father's Day special of Wild and Kind Kids, we journey to the rainforests of Peru to meet one of nature's most dedicated animal dads: the mimi...
The King Cobra
Deep in the forests of India and Southeast Asia lives one of the most famous snakes on Earth: the king cobra.This is also the home of a very confused group of animals who are convinced that a king cobra is building something mysterious.<...
The Duck-Billed Platypus
Deep in the rivers and streams of Australia lives one of the strangest animals on Earth: the duck-billed platypus.More specifically, this is the home of Sam, a furry creature with a duck bill, webbed feet, a beaver-like tail, and absolut...
The Mexican Wolf
Far out in the mountains and forests of the American Southwest lives one of the rarest wolves on Earth: the Mexican wolf.More specifically, this is the home of Luna, a young Mexican wolf who loves being part of a pack even if she secretl...
The Axolotl
Deep beneath the canals of Xochimilco in Mexico lives one of the strangest (and cutest) creatures on Earth: the axolotl.Meet Ralph, an axolotl who is VERY tired of looking like a baby.While the other animals zoom around the canals...
The Shortfin Mako Shark
Far out in the shimmering ocean lives Rosa, a young shortfin mako shark from the Marvelous Makos, a family famous for one incredible thing: flying.Not with wings, of course. With leaps.Rosa’s family can burst from the water like s...
The Pangolin
Deep in a warm, moonlit rainforest in Africa lives Penny the pangolin, a quiet, scaly explorer with a secret she’s not so sure about.Her tongue is … long. Like, really long. Longer than her head. Longer than her legs. Maybe even th...
The Whale Shark
In the warm, shimmering waters of Thailand swims Atlas the whale shark, a gentle giant who likes things just the way they are: quiet, calm, and solitary. With a body the size of a school bus, a mouth wide enough to scoop up clouds o...
The Baboon
On the sunlit savanna near Arusha, Tanzania, a troop of baboons is on the move … headed straight for a breakfast of juicy mangoes. But when they arrive, something is wrong. The mangoes are gone! All eyes turn to Bunky, the troop’s m...
The Sea Otter
Among the waving eelgrass and shifting waters of Elkhorn Slough in California floats one very happy sea otter named Mixy.Mixy has the perfect collection of treasures tucked into her pocket: a just-right rock, a smiling shell, even an ext...
The Leopard Seal
In the icy waters of Antarctica, it’s not easy being Jeremy the leopard seal. In fact, it’s downright lonely.With his long, sleek body, lightning-fast swimming, and a mouth full of sharp teeth, Jeremy is one of the ocean’s fiercest preda...
The Bumblebee Bat
Deep inside a limestone cave in Southeast Asia lives a bat so tiny it could almost sit on your fingertip.Her name is Twinkle.Twinkle is a bumblebee bat and tonight she’s ready for her very first big adventure outside the cave. But...
The Rattlesnake
In the hot, dusty Sonoran Desert, a young rattlesnake named Dusty has just gotten something exciting… his very first rattle.Dusty thinks his new rattle is amazing. So amazing, in fact, that he rattles at everything. Butterflies. Pebbles....
The Cheetah
Deep in the golden grasslands of Africa, a young cheetah named Zuri is trying very hard to become something she’s not. A lion. Her best friend Hugo the lion is strong. Really strong. He can roar, wrestle, and shove logs with his gia...
The Hellbender
Deep in a cool Appalachian river, two hellbender siblings named Moss and Pebble are convinced they’ve found the BEST rock in the whole river. It has everything: a mud slide, a pebble garden, and the perfect crayfish trap.So when their pa...
The Bearded Dragon
In a sandy, sun-baked desert in Australia, a friendly bearded dragon named Ziggy just wants to make friends. But every time he lifts his arm to say hello, the other animals scatter. Follow along as Ziggy discovers that different animals communi...
The Seahorse
In a warm seagrass meadow near the Philippines, a small seahorse named Mina is determined to be the fastest swimmer in the ocean. There’s just one problem … seahorses are some of the slowest swimmers around. When the water shifts and Mina must ...
The Tiger
In the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans, a young tiger named Lilia has a roar that can be heard for miles. It sounds impressive … but it’s also kind of a problem. When Lilia learns that her roar can be too big for some moments (and <...
The Groundhog
Every February, Walter the Magnificent takes center stage on Groundhog Day to predict the seasons, soaking up the cheers, the cameras, and the spotlight. But when it’s time for him to retire, his shy son Archie suddenly finds himself pushed tow...
The Emperor Penguin
As icy winds sweep across Antarctica, a curious young emperor penguin named Pip can’t stop asking one very important question: why?When Pip joins a cozy group of penguin kids called a crèche, everything feels warm and safe. But when the ...
The Garter Snake
As winter creeps into the forest, two garter snake brothers named Zip and Zap are busy pulling off the silliest pranks around. But when the air turns cold and it’s time to slow down, Zip isn’t so sure that resting is the right move.Deter...
The Peregrine Falcon
High above rocky cliffs and glassy city skyscrapers, one of the fastest animals on Earth rules the sky. Meet Perry, a peregrine falcon who loves speed, daring dives, and pushing the limits. One day, a powerful storm sweeps Perry far...
The Monarch Butterfly
Wrapped in a quiet chrysalis, a young monarch named Seraphina bursts into the world with brand-new wings and a love for flying. But when the air begins to change and it’s time for the great journey south, Seraphina worries: What if she gets los...
