Constant Wonder KIDS
Welcome to Constant Wonder KIDS, the podcast that turns everyday moments into extraordinary adventures! Designed for curious kids (and the grown-ups who love them), our show takes you on thrilling journeys through the wonders of the natural world. Discover fascinating facts and true stories about amazing people doing incredible things in nature.
Join us as we explore the playful side of octopuses who enjoy toys like Lego bricks. Dive into the ocean with whale sharks and meet one who has an unexpectedly friendly personality. Or cheer for tiny athletes at the International Hedgehog Olympic Games.
Each episode of Constant Wonder KIDS is a bite-sized story taken from our parent podcast, Constant Wonder. Perfect for road trips, bedtime listening, or when your brain’s got an itch that needs to be scratched.
Hosted by Paige Krumperman Darrington, Constant Wonder KIDS is a BYUradio podcast.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 47
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Super Plants in the Amazon
Can plants fight off infections? Ethnobotanist Cassandra quave takes us into the rainforest to discover amazing plants and how they can help take care of human bodies.
Guest: Cassandra Quave, author…
00:13:32 |
Mon 15 Sep 2025
A Vet at the Edge of the Earth
As a vet on faraway islands, Joe Hollins is used to an element of adventure when caring for animals. Whether he’s helping a herd of skittish reindeer or caring for a tortoise born in the 1800s, Joe k…
00:15:23 |
Mon 08 Sep 2025
Replay: Make Some Animal Music
Can animals play duets with humans? Listen as David Rothenberg makes beautiful music with birds and whales. You won't believe your ears!
Guest: David Rothenberg, composer, author, and professor of …
00:12:23 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Replay: Healing Turtles, Healing the World
Turtles face lots of obstacles in the wild world, so it’s a lucky thing they’re born tough! Turtle-lovers Matt Patterson and Sy Montgomery have witnessed turtles come back from extraordinary injuries…
00:16:03 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Replay: The Batman of Mexico
Listen to bat-lover Rodrigo Medellin share his love for the flying mammals. Known as the Batman of Mexico, his enthusiasm and love for bats make him their greatest defender.
Guest: Rodrigo Medellin…
00:14:50 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Replay: A Daring Gi-Raft Rescue
When endangered giraffes are trapped on an island, conservationist David O’Connor needs to find a way to help them. Working as a team, David and local wildlife support build the first-ever raft for g…
00:15:20 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Replay: Animal Doctors Help Gorillas AND Humans!
Gorillas, elephants, and hippopotamuses need wildlife veterinarians to help them stay healthy. But wildlife vets help humans, too! Dr. Gladys helps gorilla and human communities in Uganda stay safe f…
00:13:55 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
Replay: Arctic Explorer
Though cold and remote, the Arctic is explorer Jonathan Waterman’s favorite place. His encounters with bears, caribou, and beautiful landscapes introduce you to the Arctic through an adventurer’s eye…
00:15:15 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Replay: Learning from Baby Elephants
When a baby elephant's mother is killed by poachers, she is brought to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. Listen to stories from this amazing place where humans save animals and sometimes, animals save h…
00:16:10 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Replay: Sharks Need Our Help!
Sharks are known as scary creatures, but to Rachel Graham, they’re charming friends who need our help. Get to know some of Rachel’s shark friends and hear how she helped inspire her human friends to …
00:14:43 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Chicken Talk and Friendly Flocks
Sy Montgomery shares her most recent group of animal friends- a flock of chickens! Learn about how chickens think and behave and what we can do to experience wonder through our animal neighbors.
00:16:44 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Inside the Mind of a Bee
A bee brain might be tiny, but Dr. Lars Chittka knows there’s a lot more to these buzzing pollinators than meets the eye. Learn how bees can solve problems, play with toys, and even feel emotions!
G…
00:13:40 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
How to Grow a Naturalist
When Paula Whyman first started working on the land in her backyard, she had no idea how to turn it into a healthy ecosystem! With lots of help and hard work, Paula is now growing into the title of "…
00:15:17 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Say Cheese, Hummingbird!
Eric Pittman loves taking pictures of the hummingbirds in his backyard. Over the years, he’s become a citizen scientist, documenting hummingbird societies up close and learning more about these amazi…
00:16:42 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
When Botanists Braved the Colorado
In 1938, the raging rapids of the Colorado River were untamed and the plants that grew there were unknown. Two botanists, Alzada Clover and Lois Jotter, set out to document the plants and in doing so…
00:17:11 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Wild Ways Animals Battle to Win
In the animal kingdom, creatures big and small fight to get what they need to survive. Join us as Lee Dugatkin, an expert on animal interactions, explains how different species battle it out in the w…
00:13:53 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
Become a Crewmate on Spaceship Earth
As a NASA astronaut, Nicole Stott has been a crewmate on two different missions to the International Space Station. It was in space that she realized that we are all crewmates- crewmates on Spaceship…
00:14:35 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Night Magic
Leigh Ann Henion knows that when the sun goes down, nocturnal creatures come out to enjoy the nighttime world. Salamanders, fireflies, moths, and moon gardens are all part of this night magic!
PRINT…
00:14:07 |
Mon 19 May 2025
Diving Deep
Zandile Ndhlovu didn’t grow up spending time in the ocean, but once she gave it a try, she never wanted to stop! Now she’s a free diving instructor, dedicated to helping her community become more com…
00:15:10 |
Mon 12 May 2025
A Real-Life Treasure Hunt
As a National Geographic explorer, Alastair Humphreys has gone on adventures all over the world. For a year, he gave himself a new quest—experience adventure and wonder, without leaving his town’s ma…
00:17:02 |
Mon 05 May 2025
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