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Finding Cinnamon | A Capybara Gone Rogue

What do you do when a capybara escapes into the Shropshire countryside? In this episode, ranger Rosie Holdsworth joins Will Dorrell, co-founder of Hoo Zoo in Telford, to uncover the remarkable story of Cinnamon, the runaway capybara, and the efforts to bring her home. They also discover how Cinnamon’s adventure turned her into a global social media star. Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts Production Host: Rosie Holdsworth Producer: Jesus Gomez Albiach Sound: Jesus Gomez Albiach Contributor: Will Dorrell For more info: Hoo Zoo is a fascinating wildlife park where your favourite animals are mixed alongside impressive life-sized dinosaurs in a unique and immersive setting. If you want to learn more about the park and its conservation and education projects, please visit https://www.hoo-zoo.com/ Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt Follow Hoo Zoo on Instagram @hoozooanddinosaurworld If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

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19 min
Jun 11

Wembley Stadium | Football's Perfect Pitch

As the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup gets underway, we're heading to Wembley Stadium, the home of the England national team, to explore the crucial role the pitch plays in the beautiful game. With Wembley setting the benchmark that World Cup venues across North America are looking to emulate, Ranger Rosie Holdsworth joins Karl Standley, Head of Grounds and Surface Transitions, to uncover what it takes to maintain this world-famous playing surface. From UVC lights and surgically sharp mower blades to turf grown at secret locations, we discover the science, skill and precision behind one of football's most iconic pitches. Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube: https://youtu.be/RwmqQoFgUSk Production Host: Rosie Holdsworth Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris Sound: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Karl StandleyIf you’d like to learn more about the pitch at Wembley Stadium, you can book onto a tour here: https://bookings.wembleytours.com/stadiumtours/home.htm Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

Jun 11

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20 min
10/22/2025

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

10/22/2025

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15 min
10/22/2025

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

10/22/2025

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14 min
10/22/2025

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

10/22/2025

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15 min
10/22/2025

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

10/22/2025

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13 min
May 27

European Brown Bears | Where are you?

Deep in the forests of Transylvania, one of Europe’s largest populations of brown bears still roams freely, often surprisingly close to busy towns and cities. Join National Trust ranger Rosie Holdsworth and her family as they hunt for signs of bears in the forests near Brașov, Romania. There, they discover what it really means to share a landscape with Europe’s largest land predator. Production Presenter: Rosie Holdsworth and Hebe Producer : Nikki Ruck Sound design: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Csaba Domokos from the Milvus Group Discover More Find out more about conservation of the European Brown Bear in Romania https://milvus.ro/en/mammals/brown-bear-conservation-and-research-program-in-a-model-area-in-romania/ Follow us @wildtalesnt Instagram account If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

May 27

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26 min
10/22/2025

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

10/22/2025

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13 min
10/22/2025

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

10/22/2025

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15 min
Apr 1

Toad Patrol | The Perilous Path

As winter turns to spring , toads, frogs and newts across Britain begin their annual journey, making their way back to the ponds where they breed. For many, that journey means crossing busy roads and not all of them make it to the other side. In this episode of Wild Tales, we spend the night with the Charlcombe Lane Toad Patrol, discovering the dedication and determination it takes to give these remarkable animals a fighting chance. [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Production: Narrator: Rosie Holdsworth Producer and sound designer: Nikki Ruck photo courtesy : Charlcombe Toad Rescue Group With thanks to Mike Collins, Sheila Gundry, Lance, Lucy and Angela from the Charlcombe Lane Toad Group Discover more: https://www.froglife.org/what-we-do/toads-on-roads/how-to-become-a-toad-patroller/

Apr 1

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16 min

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Finding Cinnamon | A Capybara Gone Rogue

Wembley Stadium | Football's Perfect Pitch

Chaos on the Canal

Things That Go Hoot in the Night

Buzzing in the City

Squirrel Squabble

European Brown Bears | Where are you?

The Masked Stinger

Lost and Found at Sea

Toad Patrol | The Perilous Path

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