Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers | National Trust Kids' Podcast

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Follow the adventures of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, a crew of colourful creatures who use their special skills to help where there's trouble in nature. Beaver’s a super engineer. Sleepy Bat’s skill is sonar. Wildcat’s a proud predator. Deer’s strong and speedy. Fox has a nose for trouble. Shy Mole’s an expert digger, and Dragonfly’s always buzzing. Ranger Rae’s the leader and can understand animals. And 12-year-old Apprentice Roxy dreams of becoming a real Ranger and being able to talk to wildlife too. In each story, the Wildlifers go on a curious case. They travel to different places in the natural world, from coastlines and remote islands to forests and city streets, and meet a host of weird and wonderful creatures along the way.  Perfect for 5-8 year olds. Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Artwork (c) Becka Moor. Head to the National Trust Kids' Podcast website: nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Parents and guardians please share your feedback at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk 

  1. Chaos on the Canal

    22/10/2025

    Chaos on the Canal

    Watch out! In the series finale the Wildlifers need to help boat captain Expedition Eddie stop a runaway barge that’s travelling very, very slowly towards danger.  Can the gang put all their skills together to stop a very bumpy ending, even Wildcat, who’s terrified of water?  Watching on Spotify? If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'.ProductionRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.Artwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonLuca: Stephen LeeAll other characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ideas and resources for the grownups  Explore the UK's canals and rivershttps://canalrivertrust.org.uk/explorers   Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast websitenationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcastDiscover more from Fun Kids Radiowww.funkidslive.com/Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-thingsLearn about UK wildlifewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

    15 min
  2. Things That Go Hoot in the Night

    22/10/2025

    Things That Go Hoot in the Night

    Roxy’s desperate to see the animal at the top of her night walk wish list – the owl she’s been hearing from her bedroom.  On a quest into the city with Ranger Rae, Bat, Fox and Mole, the crew meet lots of friends along the way.   Bat’s excited to see their cousins down by the canal. Fox comes face to face with Urban Fox on the hunt for a takeaway. And Mole simply wants to cover themselves in juicy worms.  But will Roxy finally be able to find out who’s been making all those hoots, before the sun comes up? Watching on Spotify?If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. ProductionRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.Artwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonLuca: Stephen LeeAll other characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ideas and resources for the grownups  Tips for what to see and staying safe on a nighttime nature walkhttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things/no.-40-go-on-a-nature-walk-at-nightVisit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast websitenationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcastDiscover more from Fun Kids Radiowww.funkidslive.com/Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-thingsLearn about UK wildlifewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

    14 min
  3. The Masked Stinger

    22/10/2025

    The Masked Stinger

    The crew are up on Marsden Moor but all is not as it seems.  Ranger Rae, Roxy, Mole, Dragonfly are surrounded by the sneakiest creatures on the planet – animals who pretend to be other animals.   The world seems topsy turvy as hoverflies pretend to be wasps, butterflies are disguised as eyes and is that an actual hummingbird?  There’s only one thing for it with all these performers about… to form a new pop band - The Pollinators! Watching on Spotify?If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. ProductionRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.Artwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonLuca: Stephen LeeAll other characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ideas and resources for the grownups Discover Marsden Moor in England: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/marsden-moor Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast websitenationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcastDiscover more from Fun Kids Radiowww.funkidslive.com/Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-thingsLearn about UK wildlifewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

    13 min
  4. Buzzing in the City

    22/10/2025

    Buzzing in the City

    Bee’s getting all the attention and Wasp’s jealous.  Why do people love bees so much and not wasps anyway?   The two stripy enemies call the Wildlifers to sort out the argument once and for all.   Dragonfly can’t wait to be on this mini-beastly case, but no-one can understand their buzzing.  But luckily the Wildlifers’ new pal Luca’s invented an insect interpreter so the crew can understand Dragonfly for the first time.   Rae, Roxy, Dragonfly and Mole decide there’s only one way to sort out Wasp and Bee’s argument… a bake-off contest! Watching on Spotify?If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. ProductionRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.Artwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonLuca: Stephen LeeAll other characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ideas and resources for the grownups  Discover the 'sky garden' Castlefield Viaduct in the heart of Manchester https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cheshire-greater-manchester/castlefield-viaductVisit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast websitenationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcastDiscover more from Fun Kids Radiowww.funkidslive.com/Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-thingsLearn about UK wildlifewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

    15 min
  5. Squirrel Squabble

    22/10/2025

    Squirrel Squabble

    Red Squirrel has lost his acorns. And he’s pointing the claw at Grey Squirrel, his age-old nemesis.  Beaver, Fox, Ranger Rae, Roxy and a mysterious Pine Marten are on the case at Tollymore Forest Park.  But will they be able to restore peace to the woods and the animals who live there? Watching on Spotify?If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. ProductionRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.Artwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonLuca: Stephen LeeAll other characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ideas and resources for the grownups  Explore Tollymore Forest Park in Northern Irelandhttps://www.ireland.com/en-gb/destinations/regions/tollymore-forest-park/ Find places in Northern Ireland looked after by the National Trusthttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast websitenationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcastDiscover more from Fun Kids Radiowww.funkidslive.com/Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-thingsLearn about UK wildlifewww.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

    13 min
  6. Lost and Found at Sea

    22/10/2025

    Lost and Found at Sea

    Emergency! Emergency! Seal sounds the alarm at Bae Ceredigion in Wales, after a little boy loses his honorary Wildlifer badge in the sea and is desperate to get it back. Ranger Rae, Roxy, Beaver and Deer are on the case, but no-one has quite the right skills for the underwater quest.  Luckily someone at the bay can help. Luca is an inventor extraordinaire and somewhere among his gadgets, could there be just the thing to help the Wildlifers?   The crew get help from the local animals and old friend Basking Shark. But can Beaver outwit a stubborn Sea Sponge to save the day?  For the Welsh transcript of this episode please click hereOr copy this link:https://audioboom.com/posts/8794190-ar-goll-yn-y-mor Watching on Spotify?If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. ProductionRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Artwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonLuca: Stephen LeeAll other characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner Ideas and resources for the grownups  Discover the amazing coastal wildlife and places in Ceredigion, Wales: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/coast-beachesVisit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com/ Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things Learn about UK wildlife www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife

    15 min
  7. Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers Series Two | Coming Soon

    20/10/2025

    Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers Series Two | Coming Soon

    A new series of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is here. Awooo!  Follow the adventures of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, a crew of colourful creatures who use their skills to solve curious cases. Look out for six new adventures, landing 22 October.  Beaver’s a super engineer. Sleepy Bat’s skill is sonar. Wildcat’s a proud predator. Deer’s strong and speedy. Fox has a nose for trouble. Shy Mole’s an expert digger, and Dragonfly’s always buzzing. In Series Two, 12-year old Roxy has finally become a real Wildlifer and can talk to animals. But she's got a lot to learn to be a top Ranger like her hero Rae.   Luckily the Wildlifers are back on the trail solving puzzles, where they find old friends and new ones too like inventor Luca. Join the crew on new adventures in destinations from under the sea to beautiful forests, from cruising the canal to exploring the city after dark. And meet a host of weird and wonderful characters along the way.  Perfect for 5-8 year olds. Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Artwork © Becka Moor.  Psst Grownups:  Follow Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers on your favourite podcast app like Apple, Spotify and Yoto  Head to the National Trust Kids' Podcast website: nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Parents and guardians please share your feedback: podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

    1 min
  8. Roxy’s City Odyssey

    14/10/2024

    Roxy’s City Odyssey

    After all her adventures, Apprentice Roxy’s back home in the city.She’s still not a proper ranger yet and is worried she’ll never be able to talk to animals.And to make it even worse, a rogue magpie has stolen her precious honorary Wildlifer badge.Roxy decides she’ll get the badge back all on her own. But during her quest, she keeps getting distracted by all the city wildlife that needs her help.Does Roxy have what it takes to become a true Ranger?Find out in the series finale of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers. ProductionArtwork: (c) Becka MoorCast:Ranger Rae: Katy SchutteRoxy: Leila HallDeer / Wildcat: Hannah PlattsBeaver / Bat: Lloydie James LloydExpedition Eddie: Adam HodgsonOther characters played by members of the ensemble.Writer: Aidan FitzmauriceSound design: Chris StevensEditing: Adam StonerProducers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam StonerRanger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.Ideas and resources for the grownups   Discover more from Fun Kids Radio www.funkidslive.com/Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things Learn more about UK wildlife www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife Follow the National Trust Podcast, our podcast for grown ups. Discover immersive tales of nature, history and adventurepodfollow.com/national-trust-podcast

    14 min
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Follow the adventures of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, a crew of colourful creatures who use their special skills to help where there's trouble in nature. Beaver’s a super engineer. Sleepy Bat’s skill is sonar. Wildcat’s a proud predator. Deer’s strong and speedy. Fox has a nose for trouble. Shy Mole’s an expert digger, and Dragonfly’s always buzzing. Ranger Rae’s the leader and can understand animals. And 12-year-old Apprentice Roxy dreams of becoming a real Ranger and being able to talk to wildlife too. In each story, the Wildlifers go on a curious case. They travel to different places in the natural world, from coastlines and remote islands to forests and city streets, and meet a host of weird and wonderful creatures along the way.  Perfect for 5-8 year olds. Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio. Artwork (c) Becka Moor. Head to the National Trust Kids' Podcast website: nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast Parents and guardians please share your feedback at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk 

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