Orbit · Science podcasts for families
Turn car rides and afternoon routines into quality time with Orbit!
Learn, laugh, and connect as a family with every episode of the family podcast "Orbit: Science for kids on the move!" Perfect for kids 3-11 years old in the car, before bed, or wherever audio fits in your family's routine.
Now running: the Wild Critters series with PBS Nature and the U.S. National Park Service!
About Orbit podcast
“Orbit: Science for kids” is a fun family podcast featuring real scientists diving deep into STEM topics kids love! Scientists from the Smithsonian, the National Park Service, the American Museum of Natural History, and more answer kids' curious questions about the world. Take a listen and see why parents love Orbit for their families!
- Keeps kids entertained
- Grows children's STEM vocabulary
- Introduces kids to exciting science jobs
- Parents love listening to Orbit, too!
What parents say
My sons love Orbit! It has become our favorite science podcast as a family.
My daughter is obsessed with Orbit! It's our new go-to when in the car!
My husband and I also learn from episodes! Our family loves the mystery sounds.
Start listening today!
Produced in collaboration with great partners like
Smithsonian InstituteAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryTexas Children's HospitalU.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceNature on PBS
Smithsonian InstituteAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryTexas Children's HospitalU.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceNature on PBS
Texas A&M UniversityMonterey Bay AquariumU.S. National Park ServiceBrown UniversityU.S. Geological Society
Texas A&M UniversityMonterey Bay AquariumU.S. National Park ServiceBrown UniversityU.S. Geological Society