Common Sense Media Review
By Lakshmi Hutchinson
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun wildlife pod shares animal facts, promotes conservation.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
EARTH RANGERS, hosted by fictional wildlife biologist Earth Ranger Emma, teaches kids about different animals around the world as well environmental conservation. Episodes feature segments like "Wild and Wacky Animal Facts" or "Who Am I?" (an animal guessing game where you try to figure out the animal based on its sounds). Season 4 continues to educate listeners, but also keeps kids engaged and entertained with a serialized mystery story about a missing conservationist. Along with animal facts, there's a major emphasis on conservation and what we can all do to be Earth Rangers who protect animals and the environment. A connection is always made between the animals discussed and the importance of taking care of animal habitats. Sometimes listeners are given conservation missions, where they can choose to recycle used batteries or set up a bird feeder. Kids are encouraged to share their completed projects with the show.
Is It Any Good?
This podcast will educate and entertain animal lovers of all ages, while also sending a positive message about what everyone can do to help protect the environment. While remaining light in tone, Earth Rangers addresses serious topics about animals becoming endangered, and the urgent need to protect habitats. Earth Rangers has the right mix of humor, fun facts, and interactive segments to keep kids engaged. Each episode feels fresh with different animals, expert interviews and games. The serialized adventure story in Season 4, "Adelia Goodwin's Secret Journal", features mystery episodes with cliffhangers to keep listeners interested. This is a podcast that kids can enjoy listening to on their own or with family members as a screen-free activity.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Earth Rangers encourages listeners of all ages to take steps to protect the environment. Which actions did they mention that sound exciting, fun, or important to you?
This podcast introduces us to lots of amazing animal facts. Did you learn anything new? Where could you go to learn even more about the animals you heard about?
Earth Ranger Emma is a wildlife biologist. Do you think this would be an interesting job? What do you think you'd have to study in order to become one?
This podcast promotes curiosity and teamwork. Why are these important character strengths?
Podcast Details
- Release date : August 6, 2018
- Genre : Kids & Family
- Run time : 18 minutes
- Website : https://www.earthrangers.com/EN/CA/podcast/
- Host : Lee Lawson
- Production Company and Network : Gen-Z Media
- Pricing structure : Free
- Topics : STEM , Animals ( Wild Animals )
- Character Strengths : Curiosity , Teamwork
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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