Pops on the Trail

Close up with crocodiles! 🐊 Pops got to visit a nature conservatory and animal sanctuary in La Ventanilla in Oaxaca, Mexico. Get a good look at crocodiles and see other animals native to the area. See the full adventure on our children’s YouTube channel, Pops on the Trail!

Each Pops on the Trail episode has a show description that includes Pops’ Quiz questions, like these from Close Up with Crocodiles:

1. How do the mangrove trees help take care of the lagoon?

2. How does the animal sanctuary help animals in need? Where do the animals come from?

3. How do crocodiles cool off?

4. What do you think it means to rehabilitate an animal?

Check out us out on YouTube with your children or grandchildren!

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Pops got to release baby sea turtles at a turtle conservation in ! 🐢🐢🐢 The turtles are hatched in protection and released under the guidance of specialist to help increase their survival rate.

At sundown, the babies are released onto the beach so they can learn how to make their way to the water. The lack of light helps prevent birds from preying on them.

Learn more and see the babies in action on our children’s YouTube channel, Pops on the Trail!

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Come for a swim with Pops! 🐠 See what it’s like to snorkel over a coral reef off the coast of Mexico.

With his underwater camera, Pops spots a school of yellow tailed surgeon fish and a spot on spot round ray! And learn about how coral forms in this short video Pops made to share with his grandkids and any other young adventurers. 🤠

Find our nature shows on Pops on the Trail’s YouTube channels! Watch for a new show every Sunday!

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What’s it like to go to school at a zoo? 🦉🐢🦅🐆 Pops got to interview about what students learn at !

Watch the show on Pops on the Trail’s YouTube channel to hear what students learn about animals and how to train them, possible jobs students can have after they graduate, and why zookeepers might need to spend the night at the zoo!

And, learn more about the animals of with our videos made for kids, including one show starring Clarence the Galapagos tortoise that’s had over 75,000 views!

We are sending a huge THANK YOU to and the students of zoo for the amazing experience and information!

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We have a very fun series FLYING your way! ✈️ Learn about flying a with Pops! The first show in this three-part series is on our children’s YouTube channel now!

LEARN ABOUT GLIDERS 👇

✈️ - A glider is an aircraft that does not have an engine.

✈️ - To take off, a glider relies on a tow plane. The tow plane connects to the glider with a tow rope and pulls the glider down the runway and into the air. Once airborne and at the preferred altitude, the glider pilot communicates to release the tow rope, and the glider free-flies, relying on air current to stay aloft.

✈️ - Once free-flying, the pilot uses the wings, ailerons, rudder, and other parts of the glider in conjunction with air current to control its direction and altitude.

✈️ - Gliders are used for recreational, competitive, and teaching purposes.

✈️ - Flying a glider requires a pilot’s license.

Pops is a licensed pilot, with over 50 years of experience flying recreationally and commercially, and would love to answer any of your flying questions! And please check out the glider series on Pops in the Trail on YouTube!

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All of our Africa episodes are available on YouTube! 🎉🌍 Learn about continent’s animals, the Samburu tribe, and see a special extended-show with a hot air balloon ride! Our episodes are typically 5-7 minutes long and made for young children with the hope to encourage a love of nature, animals, and outdoor adventure.

Find your favorite:

Episode 1 - Elephants
Episode 2 - Lions & Leopards
Episode 3 - Cheetahs
Episode 4 - Giraffes
Episode 5 - African Buffalo
Episode 6 - Birds of Africa
Episode 7 - Hippos & Crocodiles
Episode 8 - Hyenas & Warthogs
Episode 9 - Rhinos & Zebras
Episode 10 - Antelope & Wildebeest
Episode 11 - The Samburu Tribe
Episode 12 - Best of Africa
Episode 13 - Hot Air Balloon Ride (Special Extended Epsiode)

…and there are new Pops on the Trail episodes each Sunday!

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Go on a hot air ballon ride with Pops! 🌅 Our FINAL Africa episode is available on YouTube and it’s our first-ever extended episode! See the Masai Mara Reserve from the air with breathtaking footage and recap the amazing animals Pops saw on his African safari in this show made for young children.

Would you ride in a hot air balloon?

Pictures from Pops’ hut during a stay at Elephant Bedroom on his African safari! Is this your camping style? 🐘⛺️🛖

We’re capping off our Africa series on YouTube with a VERY special extended episode on Sunday. Soar in a hot air balloon over the Masai Mara National Reserve to see breathtaking views and a recap of the amazing animals of Africa. You won’t want to miss it!

Our shows are made for children, but fun for the whole family! Let us know what you think by DMing us here or visit our website - popsonthetrail.com.

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See the animals of Africa in our latest show! 🐘🦒🦓🐆 This week’s show highlights some of our favorite scenes from Pops’ African safari!

With minimal voiceovers, this is a great episode to watch and see which animals your children and grandchildren can name on their own! When you see a favorite, check out the full length show for that animal. All our shows are 5-7 minutes long and include simple facts, perfect for young kiddos to learn and retain information about these amazing animals!

Thank you for coming on the adventure!

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Learn about the nomadic from our new friend, Joseph! 🌍 This is one of our FAVORITE episodes from Pops’ Africa series on YouTube! Your children will see how the Samburu tribe lives, from inside their hut to beautiful songs performed women and children of the tribe.

Watch the short video for kids on Pops on the Trail on YouTube today! Pops on the Trail videos are made for young children, with simple voiceovers and beautiful visuals. Our goal is to teach and encourage children to be curious about nature. And our videos are intentionally short (5-7 minutes long) to make it easy to choose a couple and easy to turn it off after a short time.

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See zebras and rhinoceros on our recent Pops on the Trail show (plus a cameo from another species!)! 🦓🦏 We’re in the midst of a series on Africa on our children’s YouTube channel and it’s been so much fun sharing the continent’s amazing animals! 🌍

🦓 DID YOU KNOW? 🦓

• Zebra stripes are unique, similar to our fingerprints. No two zebras have the same pattern!

• A herd of zebras is also known as a dazzle or zeal.

• Zebras can run at speeds up to 40 mph. (Interestingly, rhinoceros can also run 30-40 mph!)

• Zebras often sleep standing up, which makes it easier to escape predators.

Catch all TEN of the Pops on the Trail episodes in our Africa series so far! And there’s a new show each Sunday on our YouTube channel!

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