Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers | National Trust Kids' Podcast
1. Puffin Panic at the Farne Islands
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Puffin calls the Wildlifers for help when an unwelcome visitor, an escaped pet rat, is causing chaos on the remote Farne Islands.
Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers are in a race against time to catch that rat and return it to its owner before it can cause any problems for the seabirds.
Luckily, the Wildlifers each have amazing adaptations to help them on their quests to help people and animals in trouble in the natural world.
Beaver is an engineering genius, but can he keep his pride at bay? Meanwhile pristine predator Wildcat tries to resist her natural taste for rodents.
Joining the adventure is 12-year-old Apprentice Roxy. She’s on a personal mission to achieve her dream of becoming a real Ranger and to be able to talk to animals.
Discover the first adventure a new series of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers.
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Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers are in a race against time to catch that rat and return it to its owner before it can cause any problems for the seabirds.
Luckily, the Wildlifers each have amazing adaptations to help them on their quests to help people and animals in trouble in the natural world.
Beaver is an engineering genius, but can he keep his pride at bay? Meanwhile pristine predator Wildcat tries to resist her natural taste for rodents.
Joining the adventure is 12-year-old Apprentice Roxy. She’s on a personal mission to achieve her dream of becoming a real Ranger and to be able to talk to animals.
Discover the first adventure a new series of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers.
Enter our competition
To celebrate the launch of Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, it’s competition time.
Win one of ten Ranger Funpacks containing:
- A Story of the Seasons book (Nosy Crow)
- A Tote Bag (Nosy Crow)
- National Trust Kids EasyFlip Fat Ball Feeder (CJ Wildlife)
- National Trust Bird ID Chart (CJ Wildlife)
- Pencils
- A Nature Trail 7 in 1 Whistle
- A nature activity sheet (Nosy Crow)
Question: What is a common nickname for puffins?
A) Clowns of the Sea
B) Bright Beak Birdies
C) Rainbow Jesters
Top tip: Listen to Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, Episode One ‘Puffin Panic at the Farne Islands’ to find out.
If you’re under 16 an adult must enter on your behalf.
To enter the competition head here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R8ZBJTQ
If you get the right answer you’ll be in with a chance of winning a prize.
This competition is free to enter. It starts on 14 October and closes at midnight on 13 November 2024. You can only enter the competition once. Please read the full terms and conditions here. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R8ZBJTQ
Production
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
Other characters played by members of the ensemble.
Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice
Sound design: Chris Stevens
Editing: Adam Stoner
Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner
Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.
Discover more for parents and guardians
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
Find out about visiting the Farne Islands
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/farne-islands
Read our guide to puffins
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife/our-guide-to-puffins
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A) Clowns of the Sea
B) Bright Beak Birdies
C) Rainbow Jesters
Top tip: Listen to Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, Episode One ‘Puffin Panic at the Farne Islands’ to find out.
If you’re under 16 an adult must enter on your behalf.
To enter the competition head here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R8ZBJTQ
If you get the right answer you’ll be in with a chance of winning a prize.
This competition is free to enter. It starts on 14 October and closes at midnight on 13 November 2024. You can only enter the competition once. Please read the full terms and conditions here. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R8ZBJTQ
Production
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
Other characters played by members of the ensemble.
Writer: Aidan Fitzmaurice
Sound design: Chris Stevens
Editing: Adam Stoner
Producers: Lloydie James Lloyd & Adam Stoner
Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers is a podcast from the National Trust, produced by Fun Kids Radio.
Discover more for parents and guardians
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
Find out about visiting the Farne Islands
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/farne-islands
Read our guide to puffins
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/nature/wildlife/our-guide-to-puffins
Follow the National Trust Podcast, our podcast for grown ups. Discover immersive tales of nature, history and adventure
podfollow.com/national-trust-podcast