Wild and Kind Kids Podcast

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. Determined to keep going, Zip sets off on his own, trying (and failing) to copy how other forest animals survive the winter. Along the way, he learns something surprising: slowing down isn’t a problem at all. It’s a smart way to stay safe, warm, and strong. Join C...

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 from his lakeside home and into a bustling city he’s never seen before. Lost, nervous, and completely out of his comfort zone, Perry must learn new ways to fly, hunt, and survive with the help of a clever city falcon named Penny. Along the way, he discovers ...

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 lost? With instinct, warm rising air, and the help of her fluttering flock, she learns she doesn’t have to fly alone. Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they flap, float, and glide into the amazing world of monarch butterflies. Kids will discover:&nbs...

Way, WAY up north lives one of the ocean’s most fantastical creatures: the narwhal! (Sometimes called the unicorn of the sea.) In this episode, Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza dive into the icy Arctic Ocean to explore how narwhals survive in one of the coldest, darkest places on Earth. Along the way, they uncover incredible real-life narwhal facts: like how their famous “horn” is actually a tooth, how long they can hold their breath, and why they’re such expert deep-sea divers. This episode ...

In the snowy mountains of Norway, a young reindeer named Aurora loves to race the winter wind. But when a swirling storm rolls in and Aurora wanders too far from her herd, she must learn to listen closely—to the wind, to her clicking hooves, and to the quiet clues that guide her safely home. Just in time for the holidays, join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they stomp, click, and wiggle into the winter world of reindeer, the hoof-clicking, herd-loving travelers of the Arctic. Kids will d...

In the swampy wetlands of Montana, two tiger salamander friends are training for the biggest event of the year: The Salamander Games! But when Finn’s perfect, shiny tail suddenly snaps off, he’s sure his dreams of winning are over ... until nature shows him something unexpected. Join Mom, Lincoln, and Eliza as they wiggle into the wonderful world of tiger salamanders, one of North America’s biggest, silliest, and most superpowered amphibians. Kids will discover how these “wiggly sausage...

In the deserts of Chile, a shy, pink-haired tarantula feels an itch she just can’t ignore. Meet Rosie the Rose Hair Tarantula! In this episode, Mom, Lincoln, and Eliza dig into the world of these gentle, fuzzy arachnids to discover how they sense the world with their hairs, hunt without webs, and bravely face one of nature’s coolest makeovers: molting! When Rosie tries everything to avoid shedding her exoskeleton, her desert friends help her see that change isn’t so scary after all. Learn,...

Deep in the Amazon rainforest, a golden-furred creature wakes when the moon comes out. ... Meet Tink the Kinkajou! In this episode, Mom, Lincoln, and Eliza explore how these “honey bears” use their long tongues, twisty feet, and grabby tails to climb and snack their way through the treetops. When Tink worries she isn’t helping the rainforest like her friends, she learns something amazing: by eating fruit, she’s planting trees! Learn, laugh, and wiggle along as we discover why Kinkajous are...