Orbit · Science podcasts for families
Turn car rides and busy afternoons into quality time with Orbit!
Real scientists from the Smithsonian, the National Park Service, and the American Museum of Natural History answer the questions your kids are already asking, in a family podcast loved by parents as much as kids!
Loved by thousands of families every week!
About Orbit podcast
“Orbit: Science for kids” is a fun family podcast featuring real scientists diving deep into STEM topics kids love! We explore amazing animals, outer space, how things work, and more! Built to be enjoyed in the car, before bed, wherever audio fits in your family's routine!
Loved by families with children 3-11 years old.
- 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 and it has become our go-to podcast when in the car.
My daughter is obsessed with Orbit! She loves the animal episodes!
Even mom and dad learn with every episode! We especially love the mystery sounds.
Start listening today!
Produced in collaboration with great partners like
Smithsonian Institute
American Museum of Natural History
Texas Children's Hospital
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Nature on PBS
Texas A&M University
Monterey Bay Aquarium
U.S. National Park Service
Brown University
U.S. Geological Society