Wild and Kind Kids Podcast

Wild and Kind Kids
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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

  1. The Tiger

    3D AGO

    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 exactly right for others), she discovers the power of choosing when to use her voice. Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they prowl, listen, and learn about tigers in this story-driven episode grounded in real animal science and big-hearted lessons about communication, courage, and care. Kids will discover: Why tigers roar and how they use sound to communicateHow far a tiger’s roar can travel (hint: really far!)Why tiger stripes are perfect camouflageHow tigers are adapted for swimming, even in mangrove forestsWhat it means when an animal is endangeredKeep exploring: Download a tiger coloring sheet Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodShow us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.comSign up for email updatesLearn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted: 10 terrific tiger facts for kids (National Geographic Kids) WWF’s top 10 facts about tigers (World Wildlife Fund) Tigers in the Sundarbans (National Geographic Education)

    16 min
  2. The Groundhog

    JAN 27

    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 toward a future he’s not sure he really wants. With some gentle encouragement, he learns that sometimes you have to follow your own path and not just what feels like destiny.  Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they dig, design, and discover the surprising world of groundhogs in this week’s episode. Kids will discover: Why groundhogs build underground homes called burrowsHow scientists excavate burrows to learn about animal behaviorIf groundhogs really predict the weather Why respecting animal homes helps keep wildlife safeKeep exploring: Download a groundhog coloring sheetFollow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodShow us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.comSign up for email updatesLearn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted: Groundhog Photos and Facts (National Geographic Kids) Grading the Groundhogs (NOAA) Fun Facts About Groundhogs (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)

    19 min
  3. The Emperor Penguin

    JAN 21

    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 group slowly shifts and Pip suddenly finds themself on the chilly outside, Pip feels confused, surprised, and just a little unsure. Why would penguins take turns standing in the cold? And how does this swirling penguin pile actually keep everyone safe? Through giggles, wonder, and a big “aha” moment, Pip discovers the powerful magic of teamwork, bravery, and looking out for one another. Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they waddle, wonder, and bundle up with the incredible world of emperor penguins.  Kids will discover: How emperor penguins stay warm in one of the coldest places on EarthWhat a penguin crèche and huddle really areHow penguins use teamwork and sharing to surviveHow small actions can help protect ocean animals and their habitatsKeep exploring: Download an emperor penguin coloring sheetFollow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodShow us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.comSign up for email updates Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted: 10 Facts About Emperor Penguins (National Geographic Kids) Top 10 Facts About Emperor Penguins (World Wildlife Foundation) How Emperor Penguins Survive Subzero Temperatures (Smithsonian Magazine)

    16 min
  4. The Garter Snake

    JAN 14

    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. 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 Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they slither, wonder, and cozy up to the surprising world of garter snakes. Kids will discover: Why reptiles slow down in winterWhere garter snakes live and what they eatWhy sharing space and resting together can be a powerful survival strategyKeep exploring: Download a garter snake coloring sheetFollow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodShow us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.comSign up for email updatesLearn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted: Garter Snake Fast Facts (National Park Service) The Garter Snake Ssscoop (National Park Service)

    17 min
  5. The Peregrine Falcon

    JAN 7

    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 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 that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is adapt. Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they soar, swoop, and explore the incredible world of peregrine falcons.  Kids will discover: Why peregrine falcons are the fastest animals on EarthHow falcons hunt other birds in midair using special beaks and talonsHow animals use adaptations to survive when their environment changesHow scientists helped peregrine falcons make an amazing comeback after facing extinctionKeep exploring: Download a peregrine falcon coloring sheetFollow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodShow us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.comSign up for email updates Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted: Peregrine Falcon (National Geographic Kids) Peregrine Falcon (National Wildlife Federation) The Fastest Animal on Earth: The Peregrine Falcon (Video)

    18 min
  6. The Monarch Butterfly

    12/31/2025

    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 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:  How monarchs are part of nature’s “Glow Up Gang” What makes eating a monarch so yucky How these tiny travelers migrate thousands of miles using instinct, the sun, and teamwork Keep exploring: Download a monarch butterfly coloring sheetFollow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodShow us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.comSign up for email updatesLearn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted: Monarch Butterfly (National Geographic Kids) 10 Incredible Monarch Butterfly Facts (Australian Butterfly Sanctuary)Monarch Butterfly Fun Facts (Long Island Children’s Museum)

    14 min
  7. The Narwhal

    12/24/2025

    The Narwhal

    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 features an original story about Tuk, a curious narwhal who swims a little differently from the rest of his pod. When Tuk flips upside down, his pod gets confused. But they all soon discover that being different is often exactly what the moment needs.  Learn, laugh, and float along as we discover how curiosity, kindness, and real science come together beneath the Arctic ice. Download this week's narwhal coloring sheet Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodShow us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com Sign up for email updatesLearn along with us and explore the resources we consulted:  Narwhal Facts and Pictures (National Geographic Kids) Unicorn of the Sea: Narwhal Facts (World Wildlife Fund) Narwhals: The Unicorns of the Sea! (Video)

    14 min
  8. The Reindeer

    12/17/2025

    The Reindeer

    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 discover: Why reindeer ankles really do click as they walkHow hollow fur works like tiny built-in thermos bottlesWhy both boys and girls grow antlersAnd how herds help reindeer survive blizzards, long migrations, and the deep Arctic nightKeep exploring: Download a reindeer coloring sheetFollow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodShow us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.comSign up for email updatesLearn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted: Reindeer (San Diego Zoo)10 brrrr-illiant reindeer facts (National Geographic Kids) Cool reindeer facts you didn't know (Orlando Science Center)Reindeer and their arctic adaptations (Glasgow Science Centre)

    15 min
  9. The Tiger Salamander

    12/04/2025

    The Tiger Salamander

    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 sausages with legs” start life underwater with frilly gills; why their skin helps them breathe; and how salamanders can regrow tails, legs, and even parts of their jaw! Download a tiger salamander coloring sheetFollow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodShow us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com Sign up for email updatesLearn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:  Tiger Salamander (National Geographic)Salamanders can regrow their limbs. Can humans one day? (The Harvard Gazette) Are salamanders poisonous or dangerous? (A-Z Animals) Tiger Salamander (San Francisco Zoo & Gardens)

    17 min
  10. The Rose Hair Tarantula

    11/05/2025

    The Rose Hair Tarantula

    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, laugh, and wiggle along as we find out why tarantulas are calm, kind, and part of nature’s Glow Up Gang.  Download this week's tarantula coloring sheet Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodShow us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com Sign up for email updatesLearn along with us and explore the resources we consulted:  Chilean Rose Tarantula Fact Sheet at the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute Tarantulas at the San Diego Zoo Chilean Rose Haired Tarantula at the Utica Zoo

    13 min
  11. The Kinkajou

    10/21/2025

    The Kinkajou

    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 super seed spreaders and true heroes of the rainforest. Download this week's kinkajou coloring sheet. Follow us on Instagram: @wildandkindkidspodShow us your coloring sheet or request an animal: wildandkindkidspod@gmail.com Sign up for email updates

    13 min
  • 11 Episodes

4.8
out of 5
6 Ratings

About

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.

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  • Creator
    Wild and Kind Kids
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Wild and Kind Kids Podcast
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    Wild and Kind Kids Podcast