Culture Kids

Let's Go Explore the BIRD Island in South Africa!

In this Culture Kids adventure, we travel to Bird Island, South Africa with our friend Lisa Faith from SANCCOB to meet African penguins in their natural habitat. Surrounded by ocean waves, rocky shores, and thousands of seabirds, we learn what makes this island a safe nesting home for penguins and other coastal birds. We discover: What baby penguins look like before they get their waterproof feathers Why penguins huddle together in family groups What moulting is and why penguins cannot swim for several weeks The challenges African penguins face, including not having enough fish, pollution, oil spills, and habitat loss How SANCCOB rescues, rehabilitates, and releases seabirds back into the wild We also learn ways kids can help, like using less plastic, sharing what they learn, and supporting organizations that protect wildlife. Thank you to Lisa Faith and the entire SANCCOB team for the incredible work they do to care for African penguins and coastal seabirds. 🎧 Be sure to listen to our previous SANCCOB episode to learn more about penguin rescue and rehabilitation. PLEASE SUPPORT CULTURE KIDS! Culture Kids is a grassroots nonprofit creating free, accessible cultural and educational audio for children everywhere. You can support our mission by: ⭐ Leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 📲 Sharing the show with a friend 🌍 Making a donation through our website 🔗 Website: https://culturekidsproductions.org and click on SUPPORT TAB 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/culturekidsproductions The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) rescues, rehabilitates, and releases seabirds, including critically endangered African penguins. 🔗 Website: https://sanccob.co.za 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sanccob 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/SANCCOB 🐧 Adopt a penguin: https://sanccob.co.za/adopt

How a City Works: An Adventure at the New York Hall of Science!

In this episode, Culture Kids travels to New York City to explore City Works, a hands-on family exhibit at the New York Hall of Science. Together with Amelia- the Director of Exhibit Design and Development, Asher and Mom discover the incredible systems and the people behind them that keep cities running every single day. From buses and ferries to water pipes and wastewater treatment, this episode helps kids understand that cities are much more than buildings. They’re living systems powered by teamwork, science, and care. How transportation systems like buses, subways, and ferries help people move around a city Where clean drinking water comes from and what happens after we flush the toilet How sanitation and wastewater systems protect neighborhoods, rivers, and oceans Why scientists, engineers, and city workers are so important to everyday life How cities around the world may look different—but all work to care for their communities Kids will love pretending to drive a city bus through Times Square, learning about rainwater and drains, and discovering the famous “4 Ps” of what’s safe to flush: pee, poop, puke, and paper! About CityWorks City Works is a large-scale, interactive exhibit designed especially for children and families. Through hands-on play, kids can explore real city systems like transportation, water, sanitation, and energy—and see how these systems are connected and supported by people working behind the scenes. The exhibit encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and empathy by helping children understand how cities function and how their everyday choices matter. Museum: New York Hall of Science Location: Queens, New York Website: https://nysci.org Exhibit Info: https://nysci.org/exhibitions/city-works The New York Hall of Science is a family-favorite destination with hundreds of interactive exhibits that make science fun, accessible, and engaging for kids of all ages. 🎧 Credits Host & Producer: Kristen Kim & Asher Kim Guest & Collaborator: Amelia, Director of Exhibit Design and Development Sound Design/Music/Edit: Culture Kids Productions Music: Envato Elements Audio Engineer: Robin Lai Academic Consultant: Elisha Li

Moo, Baa, Aloha! An Animal Rescue Adventure in Kauaʻi!

In this immersive Culture Kids adventure, Kristen and Asher hop aboard the Culture Train and travel to the lush island of Kauai in Hawaii to visit Aunty Christy at the Kauai Animal Education Farm. Along the way, families learn where Kauai is located, why it is known as the “Garden Isle,” and how its rainforests, rivers, waterfalls, and dramatic coastline were shaped over millions of years. Once at the farm, listeners are welcomed into a peaceful, storybook-like setting where rescued animals roam freely and live in environments designed to help them feel safe, calm, and at home. Asher meets gentle tortoise Sherman, playful sheep Twinkletoes, and energetic rabbits doing joyful binkies, while Aunty Christy explains how animals come to the farm, how they are cared for, and how spending time with them can help people slow down, feel grounded, and connect more deeply with the world around them. This episode invites children and grown-ups alike to explore what it means to care for animals, learn their stories, and discover how humans and animals can support one another. Through hands-on moments, cultural connections, and thoughtful conversations, Culture Kids highlights how learning about animals where you live can be a meaningful way to help them, even from afar. Families will leave this episode feeling relaxed, curious, and inspired by the idea that every living being has a story worth listening to. As always, Culture Kids reminds listeners that they belong, that their curiosity matters, and that every adventure begins with an open heart and a willingness to learn. About Kauai Education Farm Websitehttps://www.kauaianimaleducationfarm.org Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kauaianimaleducationfarm (@kauaianimaleducationfarm) Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/kauaianimaleducationfarm Visiting the Farm Visits are typically by appointment or through scheduled programs and events. Families, schools, and community groups are encouraged to reach out through the website to learn about current offerings, educational experiences, and opportunities to visit. Supporting the Farm Kauai Animal Education Farm is supported by community care, donations, and shared stewardship of the land and animals. Information about how to support the farm, stay connected, or learn more about the animals can be found on their website and social channels. Please support Culture Kids! Culture Kids is a volunteer supported nonprofit creating immersive, screen free stories that help children and families explore the world together through curiosity, respect, and imagination. If you would like to support our mission of creating a more connected world for our children, please consider donating any amount to help keep the Culture Train chugging along! http://culturekidsproductions.org Click on "Support" Check out our instagram and send us a DM! @culturekidsproductions 🎧 Credits Host & Producer: Kristen Kim & Asher Kim Guest & Collaborator: Christy at Kauai Education Farm Sound Design/Music/Edit: Culture Kids Productions Music: Envato Elements Audio Engineer: Robin Lai Academic Consultant: Elisha Li

Let's Go Feed Some African Penguins!

All aboard the Culture Train. This week, Kristen and Asher travel to sunny South Africa to meet some very special coastal residents, African penguins. On this adventure, Culture Kids learn that not all penguins live in icy places. African penguins live along warm, sandy beaches and rocky coastlines in southern Africa. We visit SANCCOB, the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds, where we meet Lisa Faith, an education supervisor and real life penguin protector. SANCCOB is like a hospital for seabirds, rescuing injured and orphaned African penguins, helping them heal, and preparing them to return safely to the ocean. Along the way, Culture Kids discover why African penguins are critically endangered and what that means for their future. We learn how SANCCOB began over 50 years ago when a woman named Althea turned her own bathroom into a penguin wash station after an oil spill, and how today the organization has helped more than 100,000 seabirds. Asher even gets to help feed real African penguins, meeting penguins named Sammy and Batman, and learning how each penguin’s belly spots are as unique as fingerprints. This episode is full of fun facts and meaningful learning. Culture Kids hear how African penguins eat sardines and anchovies, why they sneeze out extra salt from the ocean, how humans help replace lost nesting spaces, and how people and animals depend on one another. Most of all, this journey shows how care, teamwork, and learning can help protect animals and the planet we all share. ABOUT SANCCOB: Visit: www.sanccob.co.za. You can also follow them on Instagram at @sanccob and on Facebook by searching SANCCOB. Families can even adopt a penguin to help support their ongoing care and conservation efforts! Please support Culture Kids! Culture Kids is a volunteer supported nonprofit creating immersive, screen free stories that help children and families explore the world together through curiosity, respect, and imagination. If you would like to support our mission of creating a more connected world for our children, please consider making a donation of any amount to help keep the Culture Train chugging along! http://culturekidsproductions.org Click on "Support" Check out our instagram and send us a DM! @culturekidsproductions 🎧 Credits Host & Producer: Kristen Kim & Asher Kim Guest & Collaborator: Lisa Faith, Education Supervisor at SANCCOB Sound Design/Music/Edit: Culture Kids Productions Music: Envato Elements Audio Engineer: Robin Lai Academic Consultant: Elisha Li

From Carriages to Firehouses: The Dalmatian Story!

Today, the Culture Train rolls back in time to explore the incredible story of Dalmatians, the spotted dogs you might recognize right away but whose history might surprise you. With Mom, Asher, and special guest Arden, we travel to England in the late 1700s, where Dalmatians worked as carriage dogs, running alongside horses on busy cobblestone streets. We then journey forward to an early 1800s firehouse, where these hardworking dogs became trusted companions to firefighters and the horses that pulled fire wagons through growing cities. Along the way, we learn what makes Dalmatians unique, how their strong bodies and steady focus were shaped by life on the road, and why they became such an important symbol in firehouse history. We also explore how their role changed as technology evolved and what families should know about Dalmatians as pets today. This episode reminds us that animals, just like people and places, are shaped by where they come from and what they experience over time. Every journey leaves a story behind. 💙 A Note for Families Today’s adventure reminds us that everything around us has a story. When we take time to listen and learn, our curiosity grows and we feel more connected to the world around us. So next time you meet someone new, notice an animal, or discover something unfamiliar, try asking yourself, “What’s their story?” If you enjoy Culture Kids, a five star rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps more families discover the show. Culture Kids is a volunteer run nonprofit, and your support helps keep our Culture Train moving. Grab your imaginary passport and join us again soon for another adventure around the world. CREDITS Host and Produced By: Kristen Kim Co-Hosts: Asher & Arden Kim Post Production & Audio Engineer: Robin Lai Academic Consultant: Elisha Li Nonprofit Consultant:  Ami Awad, Emil Kang STAY CONNECTED WITH US! Instagram: @culturekidsproductions Website: http://culturekidsproductions.com Email / Voicemail: available through our site, we love hearing from you!