Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers | National Trust Kids' Podcast
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 [email protected] 

Recent Episodes

Chaos on the Canal
OCT 22, 2025
Chaos on the Canal
<h1>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.  </h1> <br> <div>Can the gang put all their skills together to stop a very bumpy ending, even Wildcat, who’s terrified of water?  <br> <strong><br> Watching on Spotify? </strong><br> <br> If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'.<br> <br> <strong>Production<br> </strong><br> Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.<strong><br> <br> </strong>Artwork: (c) Becka Moor<br> <br> Cast:<br> Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte<br> Roxy: Leila Hall<br> Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts<br> Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd<br> Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson<br> Luca: Stephen Lee<br> All other characters played by members of the ensemble.<br> <br> Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice<br> Sound design: Chris Stevens<br> Editing: Adam Stoner<br> Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd &amp; Adam Stoner<br>  <br> <strong>Ideas and resources for the grownups <br>  </strong><br> Explore the UK's canals and rivers<br> <a href="https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/explorers">https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/explorers</a>   <br> <br> Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website<strong><br> </strong><a href="https://nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast">nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast</a><br> <br> Discover more from Fun Kids Radio<br> <a href="https://www.funkidslive.com/">www.funkidslive.com/<br> </a><br> Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'<br> <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things">www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things</a><br> <br> Learn about UK wildlife<br> <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife">www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife</a> </div>
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Things That Go Hoot in the Night
OCT 22, 2025
Things That Go Hoot in the Night
<h1>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.  </h1> <br> <div>On a quest into the city with Ranger Rae, Bat, Fox and Mole, the crew meet lots of friends along the way.  </div> <br> <div>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.  <br> <br> But will Roxy finally be able to find out who’s been making all those hoots, before the sun comes up? <br> <br> <strong>Watching on Spotify?</strong><br> <br> If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. <br> <br> <strong>Production<br> </strong><br> Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.<strong><br> <br> </strong>Artwork: (c) Becka Moor<br> <br> Cast:<br> Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte<br> Roxy: Leila Hall<br> Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts<br> Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd<br> Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson<br> Luca: Stephen Lee<br> All other characters played by members of the ensemble.<br> <br> Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice<br> Sound design: Chris Stevens<br> Editing: Adam Stoner<br> Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd &amp; Adam Stoner<br>  <br> <strong>Ideas and resources for the grownups <br> </strong> <br> Tips for what to see and staying safe on a nighttime nature walk<br> <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things/no.-40-go-on-a-nature-walk-at-night">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things/no.-40-go-on-a-nature-walk-at-night</a><br> <br> Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website<strong><br> </strong><a href="https://nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast">nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast</a><br> <br> Discover more from Fun Kids Radio<br> <a href="https://www.funkidslive.com/">www.funkidslive.com/<br> </a><br> Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'<br> <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things">www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things</a><br> <br> Learn about UK wildlife<br> <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife">www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife</a> </div>
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The Masked Stinger
OCT 22, 2025
The Masked Stinger
<h1>The crew are up on Marsden Moor but all is not as it seems.  </h1> <div>Ranger Rae, Roxy, Mole, Dragonfly are surrounded by the sneakiest creatures on the planet – animals who pretend to be other animals.  </div> <br> <div>The world seems topsy turvy as hoverflies pretend to be wasps, butterflies are disguised as eyes and is that an actual hummingbird? </div> <br> <div>There’s only one thing for it with all these performers about… to form a new pop band - The Pollinators! <br> <br> <strong>Watching on Spotify?</strong><br> <br> If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. <br> <br> <strong>Production<br> </strong><br> Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.<strong><br> <br> </strong>Artwork: (c) Becka Moor<br> <br> Cast:<br> Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte<br> Roxy: Leila Hall<br> Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts<br> Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd<br> Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson<br> Luca: Stephen Lee<br> All other characters played by members of the ensemble.<br> <br> Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice<br> Sound design: Chris Stevens<br> Editing: Adam Stoner<br> Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd &amp; Adam Stoner<br>  <br> <strong>Ideas and resources for the grownups<br> </strong> <br> Discover Marsden Moor in England: <strong><br> </strong><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/marsden-moor">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/marsden-moor</a> <br> <br> Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website<strong><br> </strong><a href="https://nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast">nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast</a><br> <br> Discover more from Fun Kids Radio<br> <a href="https://www.funkidslive.com/">www.funkidslive.com/<br> </a><br> Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'<br> <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things">www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things</a><br> <br> Learn about UK wildlife<br> <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife">www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife</a> </div>
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13 MIN
Buzzing in the City
OCT 22, 2025
Buzzing in the City
<h1>Bee’s getting all the attention and Wasp’s jealous.  </h1> <br> <div>Why do people love bees so much and not wasps anyway?  </div> <br> <div>The two stripy enemies call the Wildlifers to sort out the argument once and for all.  </div> <br> <div>Dragonfly can’t wait to be on this mini-beastly case, but no-one can understand their buzzing. </div> <br> <div>But luckily the Wildlifers’ new pal Luca’s invented an insect interpreter so the crew can understand Dragonfly for the first time.  </div> <br> <div>Rae, Roxy, Dragonfly and Mole decide there’s only one way to sort out Wasp and Bee’s argument… a bake-off contest! <br> <br> <strong>Watching on Spotify?</strong><br> <br> If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. <br> <br> <strong>Production<br> </strong><br> Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.<strong><br> <br> </strong>Artwork: (c) Becka Moor<br> <br> Cast:<br> Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte<br> Roxy: Leila Hall<br> Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts<br> Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd<br> Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson<br> Luca: Stephen Lee<br> All other characters played by members of the ensemble.<br> <br> Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice<br> Sound design: Chris Stevens<br> Editing: Adam Stoner<br> Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd &amp; Adam Stoner<br>  <br> <strong>Ideas and resources for the grownups <br>  </strong><br> Discover the 'sky garden' Castlefield Viaduct in the heart of Manchester <br> <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cheshire-greater-manchester/castlefield-viaduct">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cheshire-greater-manchester/castlefield-viaduct</a><br> <br> Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website<strong><br> </strong><a href="https://nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast">nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast</a><br> <br> Discover more from Fun Kids Radio<br> <a href="https://www.funkidslive.com/">www.funkidslive.com/<br> </a><br> Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'<br> <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things">www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things</a><br> <br> Learn about UK wildlife<br> <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife">www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife</a> </div>
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Squirrel Squabble
OCT 22, 2025
Squirrel Squabble
<h1>Red Squirrel has lost his acorns. And he’s pointing the claw at Grey Squirrel, his age-old nemesis.  </h1> <div>Beaver, Fox, Ranger Rae, Roxy and a mysterious Pine Marten are on the case at Tollymore Forest Park.  <br> <br> But will they be able to restore peace to the woods and the animals who live there? <br> <br> <strong>Watching on Spotify?</strong><br> <br> If you're watching the video on Spotify, comment when you see Beaver and we'll give you a special Wildlifers 'Awoooo'. <br> <br> <strong>Production<br> </strong><br> Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.<strong><br> <br> </strong>Artwork: (c) Becka Moor<br> <br> Cast:<br> Ranger Rae: Katy Schutte<br> Roxy: Leila Hall<br> Deer / Wildcat: Hannah Platts<br> Beaver / Bat: Lloydie James Lloyd<br> Expedition Eddie: Adam Hodgson<br> Luca: Stephen Lee<br> All other characters played by members of the ensemble.<br> <br> Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice<br> Sound design: Chris Stevens<br> Editing: Adam Stoner<br> Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd &amp; Adam Stoner<br>  <br> <strong>Ideas and resources for the grownups <br>  <br> </strong>Explore Tollymore Forest Park in Northern Ireland<br> <a href="https://www.ireland.com/en-gb/destinations/regions/tollymore-forest-park/">https://www.ireland.com/en-gb/destinations/regions/tollymore-forest-park/</a> <br> <br> Find places in Northern Ireland looked after by the National Trust<br> <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland</a> <br> <br> Visit the National Trust's Kids' Podcast website<strong><br> </strong><a href="https://nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast">nationaltrust.org.uk/kids-podcast</a><br> <br> Discover more from Fun Kids Radio<br> <a href="https://www.funkidslive.com/">www.funkidslive.com/<br> </a><br> Be inspired with '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'<br> <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things">www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things</a><br> <br> Learn about UK wildlife<br> <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife">www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife</a><br> <br> </div>
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13 MIN