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.

  1. The Day Octopus

    5d ago

    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 blends into rocks, coral, and sand, he dreams of exploring a reef on the other side of a wide stretch of open ocean floor. But getting there means facing his biggest fear. Along the way, kids will discover amazing day octopus facts, including: How octopuses sense the world with their armsWhat an “octopus garden” isHow octopus use ink to escape predatorsWe'll also learn about coral reefs, why they're important to ocean animals, and how kids can help protect them through this week's Wild and Kind Mission.  Perfect for curious kids who love animals, ocean life, science, nature, and stories with heart. Keep exploring: Download a day octopus coloring sheet Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodRequest an animal or join our Wild and Kind Kids Club at: wildandkindkids.com Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted: Coral Reef Facts (National Geographic Kids) Day Octopus (Monterey Bay Aquarium) Day Octopus (Maui Ocean Center) These are the weird and wonderful reasons octopuses change shape and color (National Geographic)

    22 min
  2. The Mimic Poison Frog

    Jun 17

    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 mimic poison frog. Along the way, kids will discover how these tiny rainforest frogs care for their tadpoles, why they're called "mimic" poison frogs, how toe-tapping helps them find food, and what makes their bright colors so important. Then, join Tico the frog and his son Pip for a heartwarming original story about searching for the perfect place to grow up.  Perfect for curious kids, homeschool families, and anyone who loves frogs, rainforest animals, and nature stories. Keep exploring: Download a poison frog coloring sheet Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodFind more resources or request an animal at wildandkindkids.com Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted: Meet a great dad from the animal world: The poison frog (KQED) Virtual Habitat Chat: Mimic Poison Frogs (VIDEO)  (The Detroit Zoo) Poison frogs tap dance to rouse prey (VIDEO) (New Scientist)

    18 min
  3. The King Cobra

    Jun 10

    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. A throne? Perhaps. A trap? Maybe. A castle? Well … probably not. When a king cobra begins carrying leaves and twigs to a clearing in the forest, a langur, an Indian giant squirrel, and a hornbill become determined to solve the mystery. But the truth turns out to be far more surprising—and far more heartwarming—than any of them imagined. Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the fascinating world of the king cobra. Kids will discover: How king cobras create their famous hoodsWhy king cobras can sometimes look grown-ups right in the eyeHow king cobras use venom and powerful warning displays to protect themselvesKeep exploring: Download a king cobra coloring sheet Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodFind more resources or request an animal at wildandkindkids.com Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted: King Cobra (National Geographic Kids) Cobra | Amazing Animals from National Geographic Kids (Video) King Cobras (San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers) The King Cobra (Smithsonian National Zoo)

    20 min
  4. The Duck-Billed Platypus

    Jun 3

    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 absolutely no idea what he is. When Sam discovers a flyer for the Great Splash & Quack, he comes to a very reasonable conclusion: he must be a duck. Determined to win the grand prize of unlimited freshwater shrimp, Sam enters the competition and quickly becomes the most confusing contestant in Splash & Quack history. He can't quack. He can't fly. But when it comes to swimming, diving, and finding hidden things underwater, Sam might just have a few surprises up his sleeve. Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the wonderfully weird world of the duck-billed platypus. Kids will discover: How platypuses use a real-life "sixth sense" to hunt underwaterWhy male platypuses are one of the few venomous mammals on EarthHow their amazing adaptations help them thrive in rivers and streams Keep exploring: Download a duck-billed platypus coloring sheetFollow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspodFind more resources or request an animal at wildandkindkids.com  Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted: To hunt, the platypus uses its electric sixth sense (American Museum of Natural History) Duck-Billed Platypus (National Geographic Kids) Platypus Fact Sheet (Nature) 10 fascinating platypus facts that will amazing you (WWF)

    25 min
  5. The Mexican Wolf

    May 27

    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 secretly longs for some new blood.  One night, Luna hears a howl echoing through a canyon and becomes convinced she’s discovered another wolf pack. But as Luna continues exploring the mysterious canyon, she discovers something surprising about echoes, loneliness, and hope. Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the wild world of the Mexican wolf, also known as el lobo. Kids will discover: How wolves use howls to communicate across long distancesWhat Mexican wolf packs are like How wolves are built to hunt Why Mexican wolves nearly disappeared from the wild Keep exploring: Download a Mexican wolf coloring sheet Follow 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: Mexican Gray Wolf (Wildlife Science Center) Mexican Wolf (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens) Conserving the Mexican Wolf (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) Mexican Wolf (Columbus Zoo & Aquarium)

    25 min
  6. The Axolotl

    May 20

    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 having fun, Ralph is determined to become a serious grown-up. He grows a moss mustache. Carries an important-looking briefcase. Attends “business meetings.” And even tries disgusting grown-up food. There’s just one problem: being a grown-up is exhausting. Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they dive into the weird and wonderful world of the axolotl: the smiling salamander who never grows up.  Kids will discover: How axolotls can regrow legs, tails, and even parts of their heartsWhy scientists study axolotls to learn about healing and regenerationHow axolotls slurp up food like underwater vacuum cleanersWhy wild axolotls are critically endangered in MexicoKeep exploring: Download an axolotl 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: Axolotl (National Geographic Kids) 10 Absolutely Amazing Axolotl Facts (WWF) Adopt an Axolotl Virtually New axolotl study gives researchers a leg up in work towards limb regeneration (U.S. National Science Foundation) Axolotls can regrow limbs. Could they one day help us do the same? (National Geographic)

    22 min
  7. The Shortfin Mako Shark

    May 13

    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 silver rockets, twisting high above the waves before crashing back into the sea with giant splashes. There’s just one problem. Rosa can’t do it. No matter how hard she tries, she belly flops, skims the surface, or sinks back into the ocean while the other makos soar overhead. And when her mother tells her the secret is remembering two magic words, Rosa is determined to figure them out. Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they dive into the speedy, surprising world of the shortfin mako shark, the fastest shark in the ocean. Kids will discover: How mako sharks zoom through the ocean at over 45 miles per hourWhy some sharks have to keep swimming to stay aliveHow sharks grow endless rows of replacement teethWhy mako sharks sometimes launch completely out of the waterKeep exploring: Download a shortfin mako shark 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: The Shortfin Mako Shark (Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History) Sharks4Kids (Ways to Learn About and Help Sharks) Do Sharks Drown if They Stop Swimming? (Two Oceans Aquarium) Spilling the Secret to a Mako Shark’s Speed (Forbes)

    21 min
  8. The Pangolin

    May 6

    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 the longest in the whole forest. But there’s just one problem: she has no idea what it’s for. As night falls and the forest comes alive, Penny watches other animals use their amazing abilities to swing, fly, and find food. Meanwhile, her tongue just … hangs there. That is, until a curious bushbaby shows up with a big idea: what if they run a few tests to figure it out?  Join Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza as they explore the strange, surprising, and super-powered world of one of Earth’s most unique animals: the pangolin. Kids will discover: How pangolins use their long, sticky tongues to eat insectsWhy scales are a pretty smart adaptation for a mammal Why pangolins are called the “guardians of the forest”Keep exploring: Download a pangolin 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: Pangolin facts and photos (National Geographic)    [VIDEO] Pangolin: World’s Weirdest (Nat Geo Wild) 5 playful pangolin facts (Eco Kids Planet) The Pangolin Crisis Fund

    21 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Wild and Kind Kids
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Wild and Kind Kids Podcast
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