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Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers | National Trust Kids' Podcast

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 National Trust
Episodes
  • Chaos on the Canal

    Chaos on the Canal
    Oct 22 2025
    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'.

    Production

    Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.

    Artwork: (c) Becka Moor

    Cast:
    Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte
    Roxy: Leila Hall
    Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts
    Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd
    Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson
    Luca: Stephen Lee
    All other characters played by members of the ensemble.

    Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice
    Sound design: Chris Stevens
    Editing: Adam Stoner
    Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner

    Ideas and resources for the grownups

    Explore the UK's canals and rivers
    https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/explorers

    Visit 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
    Show more Show less
    15 mins
  • Things That Go Hoot in the Night

    Things That Go Hoot in the Night
    Oct 22 2025
    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'.

    Production

    Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.

    Artwork: (c) Becka Moor

    Cast:
    Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte
    Roxy: Leila Hall
    Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts
    Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd
    Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson
    Luca: Stephen Lee
    All other characters played by members of the ensemble.

    Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice
    Sound design: Chris Stevens
    Editing: Adam Stoner
    Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner

    Ideas and resources for the grownups

    Tips for what to see and staying safe on a nighttime nature walk
    https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things/no.-40-go-on-a-nature-walk-at-night

    Visit 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
    Show more Show less
    14 mins
  • The Masked Stinger

    The Masked Stinger
    Oct 22 2025
    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'.

    Production

    Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.

    Artwork: (c) Becka Moor

    Cast:
    Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte
    Roxy: Leila Hall
    Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts
    Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd
    Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson
    Luca: Stephen Lee
    All other characters played by members of the ensemble.

    Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice
    Sound design: Chris Stevens
    Editing: Adam Stoner
    Producers: 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 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
    Show more Show less
    13 mins
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